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Superintendent Palazzo – Glocester School Superintendent – Responds to Rhode Island ACLU Calls on Student Book Access Restrictions

    The Coalition News has received a copy of the response from Glocester School Superintendent Dr. Renee Palazzo to the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union call to halt “arbitrary restrictions on student access to books”. …

Flash! Bermudair to Fly from Rhode island T. F. Green International Airport to Bermuda

Biweekly Flights to Start on May 22, 2025   News Release: From The Rhode Island Airport Corporation   Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) welcomed today’s news that BermudAir, the flag carrier airline of Bermuda, will begin offering…

Press Release: BLM RI PAC Calls Out Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency for Lack of Transparency & Financial Mismanagement

Statement: Harrison Tuttle-BLM RI PAC Black Lives Matter Rhode Island PAC (BLM RI PAC) is calling attention to the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency’s (PRA) failure to comply with public records laws after withholding financial documents requested over two weeks ago. The requested…

Statement: Robert J. Chiaradio Responds to the RI ACLU Statement on Student Access to Books

Robert J. Chiaradio, Jr., writes in response to: ACLU Calls on Glocester School District to Halt Arbitrary Restrictions on Student Access to Books It is the policy of The Coalition Radio Network & Coalition News to give individuals/organizations the opportunity…

ACLU Calls on Glocester School District to Halt Arbitrary Restrictions on Student Access to Books

  In the ongoing debate on access to children’s literature, via School Library, the Rhode Island ACLU is “urging” Foster Glocester School Superintendent to walk back directives to district librarians. At the center of the controversy? The Tug of War…

DaVinci Center Open Tonite! Saturday February 1: City of Providence Extends Overnight Warming Center in Response to Extreme Cold Weather 

City of Providence Extends Overnight Warming Center in Response to Extreme Cold Weather  The DaVinci Center Will Remain Open as a Temporary Warming Center Saturday Night  From The City of Providence, Mayor Brett Smiley:    Mayor Brett P. Smiley and…

The Economic Progress Institute: Rhode Island Standard of Need Research Day Points to the Difficulties of Rhode Islanders Meeting Basic Needs — and the Solutions

  Legislators, Economists & Subject Matter Experts Join to Discuss the Challenges Facing Rhode Islanders   From The Economic Progress Institute: The Economic Progress Institute (EPI) joined today with legislative champion Rep. Arthur Handy and Dr. Christopher West, Executive Director of the African…

Press Release: ACLU Slams Brown University’s Ongoing Suspension of Pro-Palestinian Student Group; Calls For Immediate Reinstatement

  From The Rhode Island Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU):   In a letter sent today to Brown University President Christina Paxson and other members of the University administration, the ACLU of Rhode Island and its student…

Black Lives Matter Rhode Island PAC President Tuttle Urges Pawtucket Compliance with RIACLU Proposed Immigration Protection Ordinance

  Harrison Tuttle, President of Black Lives Matter RI PAC, addressed Pawtucket, Rhode Island Mayor Donald Grebien, and the Pawtucket, Rhode Island City Council today, in a letter urging the adoption of the ACLU Proposed Immigration Protection Ordinance. Per Mr….

Press Release: In Light of Trump Threats, ACLU Calls on Rhode Island in Light of Trump Threats, ACLU Calls on Rhode Island

  From The Rhode Island Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU):   In response to the Trump Administration’s various attacks aimed at immigrants during the President’s first week in office, the ACLU of Rhode Island today urged municipal officials to…

Mayor Brett Smiley & Joe Wilson, Jr.: The Report-Life at Night in the Creative Capital (Speech & Report)

    Providence Mayor Brett Smiley & Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism introduced a landmark analysis of the Capital City’s “5-9” economy, before a packed house at Crib, a nightclub on North Main Street.   From the Office…

#FREED ROSS! He’s Free! A. Full. Pardon! Libertarian Party’s Promise Fulfilled: President Trump PARDONS Ross Ulbricht 

President Trump Honors Commitment Made to Libertarian Party at National Convention A First Day Commutation Turns into A Second Day Pardon From The Libertarian Party: Washington DC, January 21, 2025 — President Donald Trump made a promise to the Libertarian…

Rhode Island Federal Delegation News: Congressman Gabe Amo to Serve as Vice Ranking Member of House Committee on Foreign Affairs

In a move that signaled his increasing influence on Capitol Hill, and within the Foreign Policy Community, Rhode Island Congressman Gabe Amo was elected to the office of Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, for the…

Infante Green Weighs In on RISE Academy Charter Change! Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Adds RISE Academy Question to Agenda

  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…