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Human Rights Watch: United States Border Program’s Huge Toll on Children

Human Rights Watch: United States Border Program’s Huge Toll on Children

  Data Analysis of ‘Remain in Mexico’ Shows Impact From Human Rights Watch: The United States and Mexican governments have subjected more than 20,000 children to the risk of serious harm under the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), commonly known as the “Remain in Mexico” program, Human Rights Watch said today based on analysis of new data. The United States sent at least 21,300 asylum-seeking children together with their[Read More…]

by — February 5, 2022 — 0 comments — Human Rights - The World
Lil Rhody! Another Glorious Round O' Making Of The Sausage At Halitosis Hall! (Credit Rudy Cheeks)

Lil Rhody! Another Glorious Round O’ Making Of The Sausage At Halitosis Hall! (Credit Rudy Cheeks)

  This Week In The Rhode Island General Assembly Speaker Shekarchi, Senate President Ruggerio help launch RIght Start agenda Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick), Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) and other legislative leaders, advocates and families came together to launch the 2022 RIght Start Agenda, a package of legislation and state[Read More…]

by — February 5, 2022 — 0 comments — Politics
Rhode Island Representative Cicilline Votes to Pass the America COMPETES Act

Rhode Island Representative Cicilline Votes to Pass the America COMPETES Act

  From The Office of Representative David Cicilline: Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) today voted with House Democrats to pass the America COMPETES Act. This bold and transformative package will boost American production of chips, strengthen U.S. supply chains and American manufacturing, advance U.S. scientific excellence and research, and position American interest and values to win on the world stage.[Read More…]

by — February 5, 2022 — 1 comment — United States Congress
McKee Extends Executive Orders: Extension of Executive Orders 21-87, 21-109, 22-01 and 21-06

McKee Extends Executive Orders: Extension of Executive Orders 21-87, 21-109, 22-01 and 21-06

  Breaking! Governor Daniel McKee, in the face of intense political opposition elected to extend a variety of Executive Orders until February 14. Interestingly, the Rhode Island State Senate elected to postpone a hearing on a resolution granting McKee additional powers to extend … more to come …  

by — February 3, 2022 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties
CDC Data Released Ahead of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

CDC Data Released Ahead of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Highlights Factors that Contribute to Continuing HIV Disparities in the U.S. From The Federal Centers For Disease Control & Prevention: Despite overall progress in reducing HIV transmission in the United States, HIV continues to affect some groups more than others due to longstanding and ingrained barriers. Black or African American (hereafter referred to as Black) people account for a higher proportion of[Read More…]

by — February 3, 2022 — 0 comments — Politics
Providence Pension Working Group Co-Chaired by Providence Foundation, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, RIPEC Submits Report to City of Providence

Providence Pension Working Group Co-Chaired by Providence Foundation, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, RIPEC Submits Report to City of Providence

Report follows six months of public meetings and presentations hosted by the Pension Working Group From The City of Providence: Mayor Jorge Elorza and the Providence City Council today received a detailed report from the Providence Pension Working Group, outlining the group’s findings, including a series of recommendations for how to most effectively address the City’s unfunded pension liability. The[Read More…]

by — January 31, 2022 — 0 comments — Politics
Will Rhode Islander's Continue To Accept A State Of Emergency That Limits Civil Liberties, Diminishes The General Assembly, & Allows For An Arbitrary & Capricious Executive Branch? Representatives Shekarchi Blazejewski Ackerman et al Seem To Think So.

Will Rhode Islander’s Continue To Accept A State Of Emergency That Limits Civil Liberties, Diminishes The General Assembly, & Allows For An Arbitrary & Capricious Executive Branch? Representatives Shekarchi Blazejewski Ackerman et al Seem To Think So.

Legislation has been filed, to be heard tomorrow evening, to extend the Executive Order employed by Governors Raimondo & Governor McKee to use Executive Orders to enforce arbitrary & capricious orders regulating nearly every aspect of everyday life, all under the guise of safety, during the Pandemic. Most states are currently rolling back these same regulations, recognizing the declining severity[Read More…]

by — January 31, 2022 — 1 comment — Civil Liberties
"Jungle Primaries" Is This The Solution To Rhode Island's Political Woes? "Doc" Corvese Thinks So. GOP Chair Cienki Reacts

“Jungle Primaries” Is This The Solution To Rhode Island’s Political Woes? “Doc” Corvese Thinks So. GOP Chair Cienki Reacts

  Are “Jungle Primaries” the answer to reform the calcified Rhode Island Electoral System? State Representative Arthur “Doc” Corvese (D-55) thinks so.  Rhode Island Republican State Chair Sue Cienki begs to differ. In a “Jungle Primary”, primary elections effectively create a runoff between the two candidates who receive the most votes, regardless of party affiliation. Proponent’s claim “Switching to an[Read More…]

by — January 31, 2022 — 0 comments — Politics
Hey Rhode Island! This Week At Halitosis Hall! (Credit Rudy Cheeks)

Hey Rhode Island! This Week At Halitosis Hall! (Credit Rudy Cheeks)

Recycling Meds. .. Penalties On Plastic Bags?.. No Sales Tax On Masks? Legalizing Brackets? It’s All Here! Rep. McNamara bill would create program to redistribute unused medications Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced legislation that would create a way to redistribute unused medication to aid people who cannot access or afford their prescriptions. This act (2022-H[Read More…]

by — January 30, 2022 — 0 comments — Politics
Longstanding Conditions Of Toxic Neglect & Abuse: DARE (Direct Action For Rights & Equality) Protest At Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institute

Longstanding Conditions Of Toxic Neglect & Abuse: DARE (Direct Action For Rights & Equality) Protest At Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institute

    From DARE-Direct Action For Rights & Equality On Monday the 27th, concerned community members will be calling for action to be taken around the longstanding conditions of toxic neglect and abuse at the ACI, as well as the current 23+ hour COVID lockdown. Formerly incarcerated people – one of whom was released this month – and family members[Read More…]

by — January 29, 2022 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties
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