Category: Around Rhode Island

August 12, 2025

Human Rights Watch (HRW): United States Military Deployment in Washington, DC Unwarranted, Dangerous

From Human Rights Watch: United States President Donald Trump on August 11, 2025, announced the deployment of US National Guard troops in Washington, DC, claiming that “rising violence in the capital now urgently endangers public servants, citizens, and tourists, disrupts safe…

August 6, 2025

Kelly Morris Salvatore Continues to Show Up … Everywhere. That Is, Wherever the Blood Money Lies.

A shout out to my fellow Cumberlandites? Cumbys? In a manner not unlike a cross over episode of The Brady Bunch and The Partridge Family … guess who is the attorney for arguably one one of the most…

August 6, 2025

Activist Harrison Tuttle Issues Statement to Pawtucket City Council on Morley Field

Community Leader Harrison Tuttle penned a letter to the embattled Pawtucket, Rhode Island City Council … in anticipation of tonight’s landmark meeting on the future of the much-villified Tax Stabilization Agreement with Long Island based JK Equities, on the…

August 4, 2025

Narragansett GOP Chair Calls for “Bounty Hunters” to Pursue “Illegal Aliens”. The Rhode Island Republican Party Responds

Imagine our surprise, when a screen shot, depicting a call for “illegal immigrant bounty hunters” was sent to the Facebook account of the Coalition Radio not once, not twice, but 3 times? Embattled Narragansett GOP Chair…

July 31, 2025

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…

July 25, 2025

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…

July 24, 2025

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…

July 21, 2025

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…

July 12, 2025

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…

July 7, 2025

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…

July 6, 2025

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“…

July 6, 2025

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,…

July 1, 2025

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…

June 18, 2025

Rhode Island ACLU Update: Files Lawsuit-Stop Trump From Imposing Unlawful Restrictions on Department of Justice/Office on Violence Against Women Grants Plus! RIDOC/ACI Suite Defending Native American Prisoners’ Religious Freedom

CHALLENGING NEW FEDERAL GRANT REQUIREMENTS, ACLU OF RI, LAWYERS’ COMMITTEE FOR RI AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS SUE ON BEHALF OF RI COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, NATIONAL COALITIONS (Statements Issued by the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union)…

June 7, 2025

Committee to Protect Journalists: CPJ & Global Media Leaders Call for Urgent, Unrestricted Access to Gaza for Journalists

A Statement From The Committee to Protect Journalists: CPJ & Global Media Leaders Call for Urgent, Unrestricted Access to Gaza for Journalists More than 130 global leaders of news and press freedom organizations called on world leaders, governments,…

June 3, 2025

Rhode Island Republicans / GOP House Minority Leader Chippendale Express Disgust/Revulsion at Passage of “Assault” Weapons Ban in Rhode Island Legislature

Statements are directly from the respective organizations. RI GOP Chairman Joe Powers Condemns Passage of Gun Ban in House Judiciary Committee: “This is a Full-Frontal Assault on Your Rights” The Rhode Island Republican Party, under the leadership…

May 30, 2025

Let’s Cut Those Electric Bills! The Rhode Island Republican House Minority Caucus Media Briefing: A Discussion of Legislative Efforts to Create Energy Reform & Cost Savings for Rhode Island Ratepayers

Members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives House Minority Caucus addressed the media, Thursday, May 29, presenting a markedly different perspective on the factors underlying ballooning utility prices. With Rhode Island Energy Disconnect/Shut Off notices recently issued, the…

May 23, 2025

Wait, What? Cash-Starved RIPTA Is Providing Shuttle Services to Rhode Island FC Matches … For How Much?

As part of its ongoing review of all things Tidewater Landing … Rhode Island Football Club … Centreville Bank Stadium, The Coalition Radio Network decided to do a deep dive into the RIPTA-enable transportation grid connecting the ……

May 20, 2025

Cumberland Solicitor Kelley Morris Salvatore Responds to Initial Lodge at Diamond Hill APRA Request … Sort Of?

Cumberland Solicitor Kelley Morris Salvatore, responded promptly to an APRA Request from the Coalition Radio Network … yet managed to miss the point. While providing the barest of information regarding bookings, with the “Lodge Blue Ribbon Cutting Event” &…

May 15, 2025

A Community Response to Homelessness in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Is It Enough?

This past week, intrepid Coalition Reporter Pat Ford addressed the Cumberland, Rhode Island Town Council. That’s right, Town. Not City. On the Agenda? A question, originally proffered by Woonsocket City Council Members & Residents: Just what is Cumberland doing to…

May 15, 2025

Per our conversation on the phone yesterday morning, I am providing an outline of services, suggestions, and funding provided to assist individuals experiencing homelessness. While this is an overview, I will say that every situation is…

May 12, 2025

The RIPTA, Rhode Island Football Club, & Centreville Bank Stadium Menage a trois: Who is Footing the Bill? The Coalition Submits an APRA

As the saying goes, there ain’t no thing as a free lunch. But is there a free bus ride? When we (The Coalition Radio Network) saw the big media outlets pontificating about free bus transportation, with all the poobahs, coat…

May 12, 2025

Flash! Rhode Island House Speaker Shekarchi to McKee’s Big Raises: NO. Among the Rejects? Some Guy Named Alviti

The Speaker Speaketh: REJECT “Resolved, That a majority of each House of the General Assembly voting therefor ….. REJECT the eleven (11) proposed salary increases … ” Source: The Rhode Island Current Department of Administration Director Jonathan Womer…

May 11, 2025

Allens Avenue Lane Closures Projected: City of Providence Announces Reinstallation of Fox Point Hurricane Barrier Gates

Partial Lane Closures on Allens Avenue Will Be in Effect from May 12 to June 13, 2025, for Fox Point Hurricane Barrier Gate Re-Installation From the Office of Providence Mayor Brett Smiley: Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the…

May 3, 2025

Human Rights Watch (HRW): Repeal The Alien Enemies Act

1798 Law Incompatible with Human Rights, Refugee Law From: Human Rights Watch The Trump administration is the first in US history to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 outside a context of a declared war. The…

April 28, 2025

Support of Efforts to Repeal ’21 Act on Climate Blowback: Climate Action Rhode Island Opposes Senator Ciccone as Senate Majority Leader or Senate President

Support of efforts to repeal the 2021 Act on Climate are costing longtime Democratic stalwart Senator Frank Ciccone dearly in the race to take control of the Rhode Island Senate … Statement – From Climate Action Rhode Island:…

April 24, 2025

ACLU Advises Rhode Island Colleges & Universities on Legal Limits on ICE’s Authority

From the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island has shared this week with the presidents and general counsel of Rhode Island’s colleges and universities a detailed letter…

April 21, 2025

Human Rights Watch (HRW): Haiti-Escalating Violence Puts Population at Grave Risk

Urgent International Action Needed as Transitional Government Loses Control From: Human Rights Watch Increasing violence in Haiti by criminal groups and clashes with “self-defense” groups are contributing to the dangerous insecurity facing the country’s population, Human Rights Watch said today….

April 21, 2025

Four State ACLU Affiliates File Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Terminated Student Status of Students in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, & Puerto Rico

From the ACLU of New Hampshire: Four ACLU affiliates and law firm Shaheen & Gordon filed a federal class action lawsuit today seeking to represent over 100 students in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Puerto Rico who had…

April 18, 2025

The City of Woonsocket Resumes Its War on the Homeless: Proposes Ordinance “Prohibiting Camping on Public Property”

City Ordinance Effectively Criminalizing Poverty Proposed By City Councilmen Cournoyer, Dubois & Gendron Just days after the City of Woonsocket appeared to have taken a major step forward in addressing the City’s Homeless challenges, with significant conversations surrounding…

April 11, 2025

A War of Words: Despite Positive Overtures From the Smiley Administration, the Rhode Island Department of Education “Won’t Back Down” (Apologies to Tom Petty)

The release of a comprehensive plan for the return of Providence Public Schools to local control appears to have reignited a war of words surrounding a turf battle that exhibits no sign of relenting. The theme and tone of…

April 11, 2025

Vartan Gregorian Elementary School Principal Named 2025 Outstanding First Year Principal by Rhode Island Association of School Principals

Vartan Gregorian Principal Matthew Brown was recognized as Outstanding First Year Principal Award by the Rhode Island Association of School Principals (RIASP) today at Vartan Gregorian Elementary School. Rhode Island Department of Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Rhode Island House Majority Leader Christopher R….

April 11, 2025

Rhode Island Environmental Groups Praise New Legislation Tackling Litter & Plastic Waste

Two Bills Establishing a “Bottle Bill” Introduced Today in RI General Assembly Today, four of the state’s largest environmental organizations – Save the Bay, Clean Water Action, Audubon Society of Rhode Island, and Just Zero – praised…

April 3, 2025

West Greenwich, Rhode Island Town Council Unanimously Passes Resolution in Opposition to Rhode Island 2025 Gun Control Legislation

The Town of West Greenwich Town Council passed, by a 5-0 unanimous vote, a Resolution declaring their Opposition to the current spate of gun control legislation currently under consideration at the Rhode Island Legislature. Citing, among other issues, Constitutional…

April 2, 2025

Dismissed Pawtucket Schools Superintendent Sues The Valley Breeze for Defamation: “Minimum Potential of Economic Damage Assessed at $2 Million Dollars”

“In fact, the Valley Breeze, in publishing these false statements, acted with serious doubts about the truth about many statements, or worse, intentionally lied in publishing these statements” – Patricia Royal, Plaintiff v. Valley Breeze Former…