Updates from Human Rights Watch: UN Rights Council: Renew Iran MandatesMaintain Special Rapporteur and Fact-Finding Mission The United Nations Human Rights Council should renew the mission of the UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Iran and the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission, 43 Iranian and International organizations including Human Rights Watch[Read More…]
From The Rhode Island Coalition Against Deadly Violence (RICADV): We are filled with grief over the devastating loss of a young child in Warwick, Rhode Island, whose life was taken yesterday by a horrific act of violence with a firearm. The child was killed by his father, who also[Read More…]
Civilians Reported Killed, Dozens Injured; Some Still Under the Rubble From: Human Rights Watch: On March 19, 2024, Houthi authorities detonated a house with explosives in Radaa in al-Bayda governorate, reportedly killing civilians and injuring dozens. Among those killed were children and nine members from one family, according to media reports. More[Read More…]
Dear Superintendent Royal: This morning (3-18-24) we confirmed RI Department of Education (RIDE) has processed a payment through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network to Pawtucket in the amount of $3,277,337. The description and agency notation on the statement denotes the $3.2M is a Housing Aid distribution. Please be[Read More…]
Despite Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien’s cheerful prognostications, the City of Pawtucket is suspending payments to School Construction Contractors, most notably the Baldwin School Project. It is expected, based on background conversations, that Baldwin construction will cease immediately. The Coalition has consistently maintained, given the behavior of the City, that the[Read More…]
RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Start of Early Voting Period for Presidential Preference Primary Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters that early voting begins tomorrow, March 13, 2024, and continues through April 1.Eligible voters[Read More…]
Jewish Organization Pledges to Mobilize Jewish Voters to Win Elections 3 Southern New England Congressmen, Jake Auchincloss, (MA-04), Gabe Amo, (RI-01), and Seth Magaziner, (RI-02) were among 30 House Representatives & Senators to receive formal endorsements for re-election from SuperPAC The Jewish Democratic Council of America this[Read More…]
Sudan’s war has shattered millions of lives and created the world’s largest displacement crisis. Now this catastrophe also risks becoming the world’s largest hunger crisis, unless fighting stops, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director Cindy McCain warns today as she concludes a visit to South Sudan,[Read More…]
From Amnesty International: A near total communication blackout in Sudan following all network and internet shutdowns in early February poses serious risks to the coordination of emergency assistance and humanitarian services to millions of people caught up in the conflict, Amnesty International said today. The continued shutdown has[Read More…]
On March 7, 2024, the Kingdom of Sweden formally entered the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), with Sweden presenting United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken the “Instruments of Accession”. From Byjus.com: An instrument of accession is a formal document that acknowledges a state’s consent to an existing[Read More…]
FLASH! Providence Mayor Smiley Announces Tax Amnesty Program for Motor Vehicles & Tangible Taxes 
Boardroom Videos & Termination Letter: The Sad Final Day of RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian’s Tenure 
Human Rights Watch & The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Sudan-One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach (Video-UNHCR: 1 Year Since War Has Broken Out) 
Rhode Island Democratic Socialists Celebrate Formal Designation of Rhody Democratic Convention Delegate As “Uncommitted” 
Breaking! Smiley Administration: City of Providence, Providence Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3 Reach Tentative Five-Year Agreement 
Sixty-Day Amnesty Program Waives Interest for Eligible Taxpayers Residents of La Prov! An opportunity to “get right” with those fine folks at Providence City Hall. And yes, we’ve got questions. We’ll be reaching out to Mayor Smiley’s Office to get additional details …. From The Office of[Read More…]
On March 26, members of RIBLIA: The Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus met in the Rhode Island Senate “Lounge”, to announce priorities surrounding the “reformation” of the Law Enforcements Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) and set forth an Agenda for the[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[Read More…]
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