Civil Liberties

The Barrington 3 Teachers Sue Teachers Union NEA RI!

    Brittany DiOrio, Stephanie Hines, & Kerri Thurber … known within these pages as “The Barrington 3”, have formally filed suit against Labor Union NEA RI, according to Counsel for the Plaintiffs, Gregory Piccirilli. As stipulated by Plaintiff Diorio:   Per Attorney Piccirilli, National Education Association of Rhode Island[Read More…]

by May 25, 2023

Video & Program: Providence Police Department Annual Peace Officers’ Memorial Service & Wreath Laying Ceremony

      The motto of the members of the Department is “SEMPER VIGILANS,” a term in Latin that is defined as “Always Vigilant.” This belief is not only displayed on the patch of the Providence Police, but is exemplified in the Department’s commitment to Community Policing, and its immersion[Read More…]

by May 13, 2023

Vindication! Justice For The Barrington 3! Complete Capitulation By Barrington School Department

  The Barrington School Committee, and Plaintiff Representative Attorney Gregory P. Piccirilli, briefed the public on a landmark settlement on the ongoing case of what the Coalition has coined The Barrington 3, Stephanie Hines, Kerri Thurber, and Brittany DiOrio.  Following countless evidentiary hearings, School Board “Trials” that at times had[Read More…]

by May 11, 2023

BLM RI PAC Responds to Several Solitary Confinement Related Deaths at the ACI

Note:  Stop The Suicides, Reform Solitary Confinement! Rally Outside the Statehouse at 2:45 PM, Tuesday May 9th Will Be Held By The Reform Solitary Confinement Coalition From The BLM RI PAC: The recent and tragic deaths of several prisoners at the Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institutions have highlighted the need[Read More…]

by May 8, 2023

DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa & Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

Reveals That Social Media Platforms Play Significant Role in Cartels’ Ability to Get Fentanyl and Methamphetamine into American Communities Statement From The United States Justice Department – Drug Enforcement Agency Today, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced the results of a year-long national operation, “Operation Last Mile,” targeting operatives, associates,[Read More…]

by May 6, 2023

ACLU JOINS LONG-RUNNING LAWSUIT CHALLENGING DCYF’S WIDESPREAD FAILURE TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF FOSTER CHILDREN

  ACLU of Rhode Island cooperating attorneys today joined a national organization’s long-standing federal class action lawsuit that requires the Department for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to implement systemic reforms to improve its treatment of children in its care and custody. The lawsuit was filed more than a decade[Read More…]

by April 27, 2023

BLM RI PAC Issues Statements On Officer Lugo Reinstatment / Providence Budget / Calls for Friday LEOBOR Repeal Rally

BLM RI PAC Statements Following The Decision of Jeann Lugo’s LEOBoR Hearing   Today, Jeann Lugo, a Providence Police officer and former candidate for RI Senate District 29, received a 10-day suspension following his LEOBoR hearing concerning an altercation at an abortion rights rally at the State House on June[Read More…]

by April 27, 2023

Should 16 Year Old Vote For School Boards? A Rhode Island Legislator & Young Democrats Say Yes! (Video Testimony & Legislation Included)

  A Young Democrats of Rhode Island Board Member (We’ve reached out to Rep Ackerman for proper id)  rose in favor of  Cumberland State Representative Mia Ackerman’s Legislation allowing 16 & 17 year old teenagers to participate, as voters, in School Board elections. Republican  Representative Brian Newberry & Independent Rep[Read More…]

by April 20, 2023

Maj Toure-Black Guns Matter: A Whirlwind Political Tour of Rhode Island

Maj Toure – Rhode Island General Assembly House Testimony Video Maj Toure, founder of Black Guns Matter, visited Rhode Island on April 17, 2023. Following a whirlwind schedule, Maj appeared in television interviews on Rhode Island ABC 6, & NBC 10 .. The Matt Allen Show on AM630. Appearing as[Read More…]

by April 19, 2023

Mayor Brett P. Smiley & Colonel Oscar L. Perez Announce Providence Police “Community Response Team” dedicated To Combat The Operation of Illegal Vehicles on City Streets!

  From The City of Providence: Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Colonel Oscar L. Perez today announced the implementation of a Providence Police Community Response Team to combat illegal ATV and dirt bike riding throughout the City. Under his administration, Mayor Smiley has made it a priority to address quality-of-life[Read More…]

by April 5, 2023