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Month: July 2025

Morley Field! Pawtucket City Council Hero Clovis Gregor Posts Missive to City Council Citing Severe Risks of Environmental Contamination

Morley Field! Pawtucket City Council Hero Clovis Gregor Posts Missive to City Council Citing Severe Risks of Environmental Contamination

        In anticipation of a seminal August 6 Pawtucket City Council Meeting, Morley Field Activist/Stalwart/Pawtucket City Councilman has submitted the follow letter to Pawtucket City Council President Terrence “Terry” Mercer, specifically addressing the now infamous Tax Stabilization…

ACLU: RI Judge Grants Motion to Block Trump-Vance Administration’s Unlawful Restrictions on Funding for Critical Services for Survivors, LGBTQI+ Youth, & Unhoused Communities

ACLU: RI Judge Grants Motion to Block Trump-Vance Administration’s Unlawful Restrictions on Funding for Critical Services for Survivors, LGBTQI+ Youth, & Unhoused Communities

The Rhode Island Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) continued its relentless assault on the news cycle with yet another victory, in the courts and the legislative halls … in this case blocking the Trump Administration from attempting…

Woonsocket Flash! ACLU of RI Settles False Arrest Suit Of Woonsocket’s Mack Blackie for $550,000

Woonsocket Flash! ACLU of RI Settles False Arrest Suit Of Woonsocket’s Mack Blackie for $550,000

Another expensive lesson from the Baldelli Hunt “Reign of Terror”. In combination with the Sosa LEOBOR failure, the City of Woonsocket has spent over $1 Million Dollars in penalties for police misconduct. I know a School District that could have…

ACLU of Rhode Island: Broad Nationwide Coalition Sues in Rhode Island to Block Trump Administration’s Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants

ACLU of Rhode Island: Broad Nationwide Coalition Sues in Rhode Island to Block Trump Administration’s Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants

From The Rhode Island Chapter of the Amercian Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) New Certification Requirements Threaten Critical Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, LGBTQI+ Youth, and Unhoused Communities Local Woonsocket-Based Non Profit Community Care Associates Is a Plaintiff…

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Preparations for Hurricane Season and Extreme Weather

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Preparations for Hurricane Season and Extreme Weather

City Officials Share Important Safety Tips and Highlight Providence’s Proactive Investments to Mitigate Impacts of Extreme Weather  From the Office of Providence, Rhode Island Mayor Brett P. Smiley     Mayor Brett P. Smiley joined Councilwoman Helen Anthony and Providence…

ACLU RI Update! Smithfield School District! RI Latino Arts on Gender Ideology!

ACLU RI Update! Smithfield School District! RI Latino Arts on Gender Ideology!

Settlement Reached In Smithfield School District Social Media Censorship Lawsuit The ACLU of Rhode Island today announced the favorable settlement of a federal lawsuit that challenged, as a violation of the First Amendment, Smithfield School District’s actions in blocking a…

ICYMI: Amo Joins MSNBC’s ‘The Weekend’ to Ring Economic Alarm About Trump’s Tariffs and Big, Ugly Bill

ICYMI: Amo Joins MSNBC’s ‘The Weekend’ to Ring Economic Alarm About Trump’s Tariffs and Big, Ugly Bill

In an appearance on MSNBC’s ‘The Weekend’, Rhode Island Congressman Gabe Amo sounded off to ring the Economic Alarm about Trump’s Tariffs and the “Big, Ugly Bill”.  “Amo shared how Rhode Island manufacturers are hurt by Trump’s dangerous economic policies“…

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Should Press US on Immigration Policies-Human Rights Watch

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Should Press US on Immigration Policies-Human Rights Watch

  90 Rights Groups Write Soccer Leaders Over Rights Risks For 2026 World Cup FIFA, the world soccer governing body, should press the Trump administration to reverse immigration policies that create serious human rights risks around the 2026 World Cup,…

Opinion: The City of Providence v Sgt Joseph Hanley – An Activist Speaks Out

Opinion: The City of Providence v Sgt Joseph Hanley – An Activist Speaks Out

A Note From Coalition News: We live in an era where opinions are dangerous. Having a “Take” can get your fired … doxed … the object of retaliation. “Free Speech” is on life support. Accordingly, at the request of the…

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