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Rhode Island Department of Health Medical Director Dr. James McDonald Testimony in Rhode Island Superior Court, October 19, 2021 Raw Testimony: Tue October 19 Part 1 Richard Southwell et al v. Daniel McKee et al – PC-2021-05915 Raw Testimony: Tue October 19 Part 2 Richard Southwell et al v. Daniel McKee et al – PC-2021-05915 Raw Testimony: Tue October 19[Read More…]
Next week, on October 27 and 28, the final extradition hearing will happen at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, to determine whether Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, will be extradited to the US to face charges under the Espionage Act for leaking classified information. If convicted, Assange could face a sentence of 175 years. This is the[Read More…]
Given the “Issues” Facebook has presented us in the last few days, we’ve taken the step of collating all the videos related to Friday’s events in one source. Including interviews with Governor McKee, the Protestors, and subsequent actions. We are Outrage Porn Free, Civilly Disobedient Media! Independent Media relies on the generosity of viewers & sponsors. In this chaotic year,[Read More…]
After viewing the raw, unedited video of last night’s protests on the street outside the Governor’s home, I will say that as a candidate for Attorney General, I am concerned with the overwhelming show of force used by the State Police for what appeared to be Constitutionally protected free speech and protest. While I have respect for all[Read More…]
On Friday October 8, 2021 at approximately 7:50pm the Rhode Island State Police responded to a disturbance outside Governor McKee’s residence. During the disturbance two people were arrested. Tyler Bonin, age 32, of East Providence was charged with 1.)Disorderly conduct, 2.) Obstruction, 3.) Resisting arrest. Joshua Joseph, age 38, of Woonsocket was charged with 1.)Disorderly conduct, 2.) Obstruction, 3.) Resisting arrest. Both[Read More…]
The Committee to Protect Journalists congratulates journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov, who were awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize today. Their award comes at a time of unprecedented attacks on journalists in the form of sweeping crackdowns, digital surveillance, and an erosion of public trust in journalism. “Dmitry Muratov and Maria Ressa personify the values of press freedom[Read More…]
Rhode Island State Representative David J. Place offers the following statement regarding his denial to participate in tonight’s General Assembly Reapportionment Commission Hearings (redistricting): “My concerns regarding vaccine passport mandates are well documented in my public comments, in anti-vax passport legislation I submitted, and in bipartisan anti-vax passport legislation I co-sponsored. Upon receipt of the meeting schedule for the Redistricting[Read More…]
In an unprecedented effort to achieve justice in the killing of journalists, three leading press freedom groups have established a People’s Tribunal to investigate their murders and hold governments accountable. The Tribunal, a form of grassroots justice, relies on investigations and high-quality legal analysis involving specific cases in three countries. An opening hearing will be held on November 2 in[Read More…]
The Committee to Protect Journalists today joined 61 organizations in a joint statement urging the European Commission to strengthen its annual Rule of Law report. The Rule of Law report, published in July, which provides a basis for the annual rule of law dialogue among European Union officials and member states, includes summaries of areas of concern among EU members and calls on[Read More…]
The ACLU of Rhode Island today filed a court brief seeking to beat back an effort to overturn a state law that protects an individual’s right to an abortion. The filing comes amidst an organized campaign across the country by opponents of reproductive freedom to restrict access to the procedure and overturn Roe v. Wade. In 2019, the R.I. General[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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