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In a case that highlights the difficulties and discrimination that women continue to face in the workplace, the ACLU of Rhode Island charged today that a professional cleaning service terminated an employee who had just been hired immediately after learning she was pregnant. In a lawsuit filed in R.I. Superior Court today on behalf of Bristol resident Julia Schultz, ACLU of[Read More…]
Over 100 Bodies Found Dumped in Canal in East From Human Rights Watch: Taliban security forces have summarily executed and forcibly disappeared alleged members and supporters of an Islamic State offshoot in eastern Afghanistan, Human Rights Watch said today. Since the Taliban took power in August 2021, residents of Nangahar and Kunar provinces east of Kabul have discovered the bodies[Read More…]
From The Office Of Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien: For a number of years Mayor Donald R. Grebien has been visiting local businesses through his Mayor’s Outreach program in order to get to know more and more businesses across the city and their specific needs by meeting them where they are: their facilities. Most recently, Mayor Grebien has visited All[Read More…]
From Governor Dan McKee: Today, Governor Dan McKee, members of the General Assembly, and the Children’s Cabinet celebrated historic investments in children and youth at a meeting of the Children’s Cabinet hosted by the Genesis Center. The FY23 Budget recently signed by Governor McKee includes important policies and programs for children and families that will increase access and equity in education, child[Read More…]
A Providence Councilperson endorses a Mayoral Candidate … Another Councilperson grows his team … A new Head Honcho at The Rhode Island Council On The Arts! … a major Union Endorsement for a Gubernatorial Candidate … Read on Vo Disland! Ward 2 Councilwoman Helen Anthony Endorses Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune to be Providence’s Next Mayor Team Nirva is proud to[Read More…]
Today, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association issued the RIPCA School Safety Committee Report. From their opening remarks …. School shootings have an enormous impact on our communities and our children. These events and the impact on our communities often lead to calls for school administrators and law enforcement officials to “do something” quickly to protect our children in school.[Read More…]
Retired Navy Chaplain Worked Tirelessly Through 2 Election Cycles To Represent Liberty Republican Ethos In The United States Congress From The Robert Lancia Campaign: Retired Navy Chaplain and Republican Congressional Candidate, Robert “Bob” Lancia, comments on his Second Congressional Campaign: “The past three years running for the Rhode Island Congressional District 2 office has truly been an honor and such[Read More…]
Liz Tanner is “In!” Recently resigned Stefan Pryor, fresh off his appearance at yesterday’s Rhode Island Democratic Convention, as a Candidate for Treasurer is “Out”! Her first battle? Tonight? As the McKee Administration works desperately to bail out a highly flawed Tidewater Landing proposal From The Office of Governor Dan McKee Governor Dan McKee today announced the appointment of Elizabeth[Read More…]
In a scheduling move that has even the most cynical Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) observer shaking their head, the Agenda for the influential Council on Elementary & Secondary Education was posted on 5:20 this evening (Friday) to include a review of the controversial application to transition Woonsocket based RISE Mayoral Academy to Charter School status. The Hearing will[Read More…]
Sudan: One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach Investigations into Deliberate Aid Obstruction, War Crimes Needed As global and regional leaders meet in Paris to spotlight Sudan and mark the one-year anniversary of the country’s brutal conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), they should make clear that those responsible for ongoing atrocities and other[Read More…]
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