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A 71,700,000 Bond Issue. For In recent Rhode Island History, this type of referendum would seem to be a political slam dunk. Instant, easy passage, right? But it would appear to be anything but. In a lengthy, heart felt analysis, Policy Wonk (high praise if you “Get” The Coalition) Tom Sgouros leads a discussion in the flaws of our[Read More…]
What a difference a couple o’ days make! Just a few short days ago , (2/9/20) responding to a detail laden inquiry to GIW (Governor In Waiting) Dan McKee, asking for his stance on long rumored legislation re: The Second Amendment, McKee’s Communications Director Andrea R Palagi issued the following response: “In response to your question on various legislation: The[Read More…]
Brewed Awakenings, a Rhode Island based chain of Coffee Cafe’s, has, like many Rhode Island restaurants, seen their business ruthlessly challenged by the 1 2 punch of a Pandemic, followed by a seemingly endless, oft changing list of rules, infrastructure investments. and state imposed limitations on their ability to conduct business. Imagine, than, the reaction of Brewed Management when informed[Read More…]
In an important decision for the free speech rights of public employees, U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy ruled today that then-Johnston Police Chief Richard Tamburini violated the First Amendment rights of retired Detective James Brady when he was disciplined for speaking in his role as union president to a Providence Journal reporter on a matter of public concern. In her[Read More…]
In the wake of last Thursday’s Press Conference, with “Governor In Waiting” Dan McKee taking the dais for the first time, Coalition Reporter Pat Ford … focusing on the sudden announcement re: #38Soccer re: Tidewater Landing … messaged the following statement/questions .. Let’s talk about small business in Rhode Island: Over 100 Rhode Island companies are involved in the design,[Read More…]
Brenda Jacob Gives Us The Vision! We. Talk. The. Second. Amendment. It’s that time of the Year. When “Halitosis Hall”** conjures up all sorts of nightmare scenarios about your civil rights … The Second Amendment among them …. Brenda Jacob, 2A Super Activist joined The Coalition Talk Radio. We spoke about the Legislative Calendar .. The value of the[Read More…]
Blair Hopkins, Deputy Director SWOP Behind Bars Joined The Coalition! We Talked Super Bowl & The Sex Workers Outreach Project #DECRIM #FOSTA Stings & Economic Racism Recent Press Release: Coalition Rescues Marginalized Sex Workers from Police SWOP Behind Bars – in partnership with Woodhull Freedom Foundation, Metro Inclusive Health, LIPS Tampa and Big John’s Bail Bonds – has set[Read More…]
Coalition Rescues Marginalized Sex Workers from Police SWOP Behind Bars – in partnership with Woodhull Freedom Foundation, Metro Inclusive Health, LIPS Tampa and Big John’s Bail Bonds – has set up a bail and legal assistance fund for sex workers detained by “anti trafficking” stings around this year’s Big Game. Already 71 people have been arrested. Widely reported as[Read More…]
Speaker Shekarchi, Senate President Ruggerio, my fellow Rhode Islanders: We come together tonight, united by the love we share for our great state and our belief that our best days are ahead. Each year, we gather in this chamber with the General Assembly, General Officers, judges, cabinet members, local leaders, and so many others. I am missing these colleagues tonight[Read More…]
“In what can only be categorized as disappointing yet expected, Attorney General Peter Neronha revealed his 4th quarter contributors to his re-election campaign. The list of donors and groups giving to his campaign reads like a “Who’s Who” list of Rhode Island political royalty. From influential lobbyists, many who work on behalf of the heavily-regulated marijuana industry, to long-time politically[Read More…]
He’s baaaack! Although, truth be told, did he ever really go away? Now Former Woonsocket City Council Chair John Ward made good on his promise to stay involved in Woonsocket affairs … albeit as a private citizen, today, with the release of his formal objection to the “reclassification” of Woonsocket’s RISE Academy from Mayoral Academy to Charter School status. Citing,[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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