Civil Liberties

Woonsocket: Council President Ward Applies The Brakes? On Controversial Valerie Gonzalez Money Grab

  Woonsocket City Council President weighed in last night (Friday January 5) on the burgeoning Warming Center Controversy. With the Mendon Road Deal still fresh in the minds of well, everyone, Mr. Ward brought attention to the advise/consent provided, in Charter, by the Woonsocket City Council. Of interest? Potential issues[Read More…]

by January 6, 2024

Rhode Island’s OpenDoors Opens New Supportive Housing Program for Women & Children

  Fresh off the success of their recently opened 24 Hour “Warming & Cooling Center” in Pawtucket, Nick Horton, Co-Executive Director of OpenDoors brings word of a new facility designed to meet the exploding needs for shelter, as well as transitional housing in Rhode Island. Editorial Note: The Coalition would[Read More…]

by December 31, 2023

ACLU Lawsuit Challenges Landlord’s Retaliatory Conduct Against Tenants Seeking to Organize with Tenant Civil Rights Advocates Reclaim RI

From the RI ACLU: Attorneys for the R.I. Center for Justice and the American Civil Liberties Union of RI today filed a lawsuit on behalf of four low-income tenants in Pawtucket and West Warwick who have been threatened with eviction for associating with Reclaim RI, a non-profit agency that organizes[Read More…]

by December 30, 2023

The Mendon Road Land Deal: The Documents From The Disgraced Administration of Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt

  A Few Notes: In order to get this information to our community, we have presented this raw data “dump”. Allow time for larger files to load. Patience is a virtue! This is a working document, so check back for updates! We will be working diligently to provide context and[Read More…]

by November 29, 2023

BLM RI PAC Statements Following Officer Daniel Dolan’s Resignation and Calls for Repeal of LEOBoR

Statement Issued by BLM PAC RI The BLM RI PAC commends the city of Pawtucket for reaching an agreement that led to the ultimate termination of Officer Daniel Dolan, however, this deal is a stark reminder that its’ necessity raises questions about the lack of confidence in the ability of[Read More…]

by November 23, 2023

Most Pawtucket School Teachers Remain Unpaid-Despite Assurances From The Pawtucket City Administration & Media

  Despite Pawtucket City Administration & Media assurances to the contrary, it appears that a wide swath of Pawtucket School Department Employees remains unpaid as of this writing, Saturday November 18th, at approximately 12:45.   Pawtucket City Hall normally closes on Fridays at 12:30. Teachers & Staff have been unable[Read More…]

by November 18, 2023

FLASH! IS A LEOBOR DEAL IN THE WORKS FOR PAWTUCKET POLICE OFFICER / CHILD SHOOTER PAWTUCKET POLICE OFFICER DANIEL DOLAN?

    FLASH! IS A LEOBOR DEAL IN THE WORKS FOR PAWTUCKET POLICE OFFICER / CHILD SHOOTER PAWTUCKET POLICE OFFICER DANIEL DOLAN? WILL HE BE ALLOWED TO RETIRE IN EXCHANGE FOR …. ?   WOULD A “RETIREMENT” or “RESIGNATION” ALLOW DOLAN TO WORK AS A POLICE OFFICER ELSEWHERE?   Rumors[Read More…]

by November 17, 2023

BLM RI PAC Stands in Solidarity with City Councilman Miguel Sanchez Following Unjust Termination

  BLM RI PAC Stands in Solidarity with City Councilman Miguel Sanchez Following Unjust Termination   The Black Lives Matter Rhode Island Political Action Committee (BLM RI PAC) vehemently condemns the unjust termination of City Councilman Miguel Sanchez by Governor Dan McKee. Since October 7, Councilman Sanchez has been a[Read More…]

by November 1, 2023

    The ACLU of Rhode Island issued the following statement today: We have received a number of inquiries about the legality of Governor McKee’s decision to fire Miguel Sanchez due to his expression on social media of his personal views about the ongoing war in the Middle East. The ACLU of[Read More…]

by November 1, 2023

Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange Returns November 24 at Rhode Island State House

    From Buy Nothing Day – Coat Exchange: The Buy Nothing Coat Exchange is back in full force this year to continue ensuring everyone who needs a coat this winter has one.   Scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 24 from 9 am–1 pm on the[Read More…]

by November 1, 2023