Articles by: Pat Ford

Cumberland Superintendent Drops The Hammer! You WILL Take RICAS!

    FLASH! We’ve Updated The Story! Parents! Have you received this Email?  We will be discussing the legality of this, and other RICAS related issues on The Coalition Talk Radio .. Know Your Rights & Stay Tuned! From: Cumberland School Department <no-reply@cumberlandschools.org> Date: 3/26/2021 4:03:49 PM Subject: Superintendent’s Communication[Read More…]

by March 29, 2021

Rhode Island Judge Refuses To Dismiss Lawsuit Challenging Archaic State Law That Deems Inmates Serving Life Sentences “Civilly Dead”

A federal judge today refused to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a 100-year-old statute that declares inmates serving life sentences at the ACI to be “dead in all respects” with respect to “all civil rights.” The lawsuit, filed two years ago by ACLU of Rhode Island cooperating attorneys[Read More…]

by March 29, 2021

Latino Policy Institute Releases Poll of Providence Latino Parents Regarding COVID-19 Impacts on Local Education

  Including Virtual Learning, Ongoing COVID-19 concerns, Providence Public School Turnaround, Expanding and Charter Schools.  The Latino Policy Institute (LPI) has released the results from a recent poll which surveyed 261 Providence Latino parents conducted in February 2021 by Change Research regarding the experiences and views of local parents on issues around[Read More…]

by March 29, 2021

Raytheon Anti War Campaign/Massachusetts Citizens Send Message To Biden: Honor Your Promises – End All US Support For The War In Yemen

  This weekend represents the 6th Anniversary of the start of the Saudi Bombing & Blockade of Yemen. For 6 years the United States has provided the Bombs, Jet Bombers, Shared Intelligence, Diplomatic Cover, as well as the advanced Strategic & Logistical Support necessary to kill thousands.  Additionally, the genocidal[Read More…]

by March 28, 2021

Rhody Sen Gordon Rogers Joined The Coalition! We Talk 2A ..Covid ..The Senate #ShallNotBeInfringed

  Rhode Island State Senator Gordon Rogers (R 21) Joined Pat Ford on The Coalition Talk Radio! Everything was on the table .. a discussion of his families long record of community service .. pending Second Amendment / Gun Rights legislation .. The Climate Bill .. The very conduct, by[Read More…]

by March 27, 2021

Chas Calenda: The Right To Bear Arms-Young V. Hawaii A Conversation.

Flash! Attorney Chas Calenda joined The Coalition Talk Radio Tonite! to discuss 9th Circuit 2A Madness! Did Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha use Rhode Island Taxpayer resources to file a “Friend Of The Court Brief”? “Born and raised in Rhode Island, Charles “Chas” Calenda has always heard the call[Read More…]

by March 25, 2021

Cicilline Applauds President Biden’s Commitment to the Assault Weapons Ban (Cicilline Legislation Enclosed)

U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) released the following statement after President Biden called for the Assault Weapons Ban during a White House speech this afternoon: “Assault weapons, like the AR-15, have been the weapon of choice for so many of our nation’s most horrific shootings. These weapons of war[Read More…]

by March 23, 2021

US Supreme Court To Hear Oral Arguments RE: RI Search/Seizure Case Caniglia V Strom RIACLU Amicus Brief Included

Tomorrow, March 24, 2021, at 10Am, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Caniglia v. Strom, a major 4th Amendment search & seizure case based in Rhode Island From the Rhode Island ACLU (1/25/21) “The case, dating back to 2015, involves Cranston resident Edward Caniglia, whose two[Read More…]

by March 23, 2021

Introducing The Rhode Island Yes We Cannabis Coalition!

From https://www.yeswecannabisri.com/vision: Our partners in the Yes We Cannabis – RI coalition believe Rhode Island must address the harmful legacy of cannabis prohibition and its racially-biased enforcement. Specifically, we urge state lawmakers to pass legislation that: Automatically expunges past cannabis convictions; Encourages people from disproportionately impacted communities to own and[Read More…]

by March 22, 2021

Congressman David Cicilline American Dream and Promise Act: Remarks As Delivered 3/18/21

  David N. Cicilline American Dream and Promise Act March 18, 2021 Remarks As Delivered Mr. Speaker, Dreamers are American citizens in every sense of the word. For most, America is the only home that have ever known. Despite what my colleagues on the other side of the aisle argue,[Read More…]

by March 21, 2021