Articles by: Pat Ford

Human Rights Watch: Iraq & Iran! Executions & Civilian Attacks

From Human Rights Watch:     Iran: 2 Detainees Executed, 11 Await Imminent Execution Authorities Targeting Ethnic Minorities in Death Penalty Spree Iranian authorities have recently escalated executions at an alarming rate, including those of Farhad Salimi and Mohammed Ghobadlou on January 23, with at least 11 people at imminent risk, many of them from[Read More…]

by January 24, 2024

ACLU OF RI RELEASES REPORT ON PUBLIC COMMENT POLICIES OF CITY & TOWN COUNCILS, SCHOOL COMMITTEES (Report Included)

  From The Rhode Island Chapter of The American Civil Liberties Union: (ACLU Report at Bottom of Page)   The ACLU of Rhode Island released a report today detailing the written public comment policies of every city and town council and school committee across the state, finding that, while most council and[Read More…]

by January 23, 2024

Statement From Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence on the Murder of Jocelyn DoCouto

  Michael J. Fernandes, of Knowles Street in Pawtucket, is charged in the brutal murder of Jocelyn DoCouto, just weeks after being issued a No Contact order in a Rhode Island District Court. Ms. DoCouto, a successful entrepreneur, community activist & leader was shot & killed Friday January 19th, near[Read More…]

by January 23, 2024

Rhode Island Representative Statements on Roe v. Wade Anniversary!

Rhode Island Congressmen Gabe Amo& Seth Magaziner issued the following statements in observance of the 51rst Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Decision:   Congressman Amo’s Statement on the  51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade     Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) released the following statement: “Today marks the 51st Anniversary of the Supreme[Read More…]

by January 22, 2024

Human Rights Watch: Kyrgyzstan Lebanon Indonesia

  Kyrgyzstan: Charges, Raids Against Independent MediaJournalists Detained, Equipment Confiscated, Censorship The Kyrgyz authorities should drop criminal cases of “war propaganda” and “calls to mass disorder” initiated against several independent media outlets, eight human rights groups said today in a joint statement.The groups facing charges include 24.KG, Temirov Live, Ayt Ayt[Read More…]

by January 16, 2024

Human Rights Watch World Report 2024: Human Global Rights Crises Deepen as World Leaders Shy Away

Principled Diplomacy Critical to Uphold Human Rights Framework     From Human Rights Watch: Global leaders have failed to take strong stands to protect human rights during 2023, a year of some of the worst crises and challenges in recent memory, with deadly consequences, Human Rights Watch said today in[Read More…]

by January 14, 2024

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Announces Formation of the Connecticut Interagency Council on Homelessness

    From The Office of Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is establishing a panel of agency heads within his administration that will be known as the Connecticut Interagency Council on Homelessness and will be responsible for collaborating on a multi-agency approach that strengthen[Read More…]

by January 14, 2024

Woonsocket City Council Nixes Councilwoman Gonzalez VIDA Church Money Grab-Approves Community Cares Emergency Shelter Portion!

In a unanimous vote, with Councilwoman Vice Chair Valerie Gonzalez forced to recuse, the Woonsocket City Council approved a “pass through” grant to Woonsocket service provider Community Cares, funded by the State of Rhode Island, for funds dedicated to providing weather emergency shelter.     The Resolution was seemingly structured[Read More…]

by January 11, 2024

The Rhode Island Democratic Womens Caucus: Resolution for an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

The Rhode Island Democratic Womens Caucus Issued The Following Statement: Resolution for an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza WHEREAS, the ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in immense civilian casualties, including a disproportionately high number of women and children, causing widespread human suffering and displacement. WHEREAS, this conflict has further exacerbated[Read More…]

by January 8, 2024

Woonsocket Gonzalez Cash Grab: Councilman Thompson Weighs In … Emphatically

In an email to Planning Director Michael Debroisse, framed as a response to an email chain discussing the controversial Councilperson Gonzalez Money Grab/Warming Center, Woonsocket Councilman Brian Thompson did not mince words. Focusing on the process issues that led to the Mendon Road Debacle, and ultimately, the political demise of[Read More…]

by January 7, 2024