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As these things often do, it all started with a Tweet .. errrr …. X. Then the Hi Jinx ensued. The ongoing debate on the new House Speakah comes home to Lil’ Rhody! Statement from Rhode Island Democratic National Committeewoman Liz Beretta-Perik Regarding RI GOP Chairman’s Endorsement of Jim Jordan for Speaker of the[Read More…]
All Statements Are Credited To Representative Seth Magaziner: Statement from Rep. Magaziner on the Motion to Vacate the Speaker: “I voted — along with the majority of the House of Representatives — to change the leadership of the House because I do not believe that Rhode Islanders support the agenda of deep cuts to education and health care, criminalizing abortion,[Read More…]
From The Gerry Leonard Campaign: Today, retired U.S. Marine veteran and candidate for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District Gerry Leonard called upon members from both parties in the House to avoid a potential government shutdown and end the dysfunction that’s become business as usual in Washington. “This is simply not what our lawmakers were elected to do,” said Leonard.[Read More…]
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State New York City, New York Palace Hotel Remarks: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Brian, thank you very much. And good morning, everyone, and good morning, colleagues. Prime Minister, welcome. It’s very good to have everyone around this table in this moment, and I think it is a critical moment. We all know that the situation in Haiti is[Read More…]
From The Gabe Amo – Congress Campaign Today, Gabe Amo, candidate for U.S. Congress, announced that The Collective PAC has endorsed his campaign to represent Rhode Island in Congress. “The Collective PAC is eager to support Gabe Amo’s campaign for the United States Congress,” said National Political Director Tolulope Kevin Olasanoye. “A Pawtucket native, and Rhode Islander to his[Read More…]
The first, in what will sadly be a long list of individuals who personally enrich themselves “Helping The Poor”, or “Advocating For Human Rights” …. The Posts will be simple: Copies of documentation*** reporting their outrageous salaries, a few pictures, a brief statement. Please feel free to comment. Or? Better yet, reach out to the offending parties. The Coalition[Read More…]
The Pentagon Transcript July 7, 2023 STAFF: All right, good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to our in-person and virtual participants in today’s press briefing. To my left in the room, we are grateful to have the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Dr. Colin Kahl. We’ll have roughly 30 minutes today for our discussion, and we will endeavor to[Read More…]
Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson, led a discussion on Speaker McCarthy & President Tsai / The DPRK / The IDF & more! at The State Department in Washington, DC. The Transcript: MR PATEL: Hey, everybody. Good afternoon. Just some housekeeping. I do have a bit of a hard out today, so I ask that you keep your follow ups[Read More…]
Global Report Tracks New Use, Production of Widely Rejected Weapon Ukraine is the only country in the world where cluster munitions are being used today, Human Rights Watch said. Hundreds of Russian cluster munition attacks have been documented, reported, or alleged in at least 10 of Ukraine’s 24 regions, or oblasts. Preliminary data shows at least 689 civilian casualties from[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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