Occupy Providence Setting up More Permanent Camp in Burnside
From the notes posted on the Occupy Providence community page on Facebook, it appears that the movement is building an encampment that they hope will last the winter. Hopefully their legal defense will hold up as long as their physical encampment, as they have reportedly hired Miriam Weizenbaum (of DeLuca and Weizenbaum,the firm where Taveras [...]
Occupy Providence to Be Evicted Sunday Evening, October 30, 2011
A notice has been given to Occupy Providence members and has been posted around Burnside Park: they have 72 hours to vacate or they will be evicted. Given that so many other groups have expressed solidarity with the Occupy movement, it is unclear how this is going to play out. My hope is that it [...]
High Stakes Gambling, Anyone?
I would be okay with state retirees making over a certain amount being forced to give up their COLA’s, at least until the economy picks up, but when you look at these numbers for people at the lower end, you can see why state workers are scared. The state is about the roll the dice [...]
RICLAPP hosts Third Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser
Hear ye, hear ye! The Rhode Island Center for Law and Public Policy (of which I am a board member and treasurer) is having its Third Anniversary Fundraiser and Celebration on Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The party will take place at Waterplace Restaurant, One Finance Way, Providence. There will [...]
News from Steve Stycos, Cranston City Council Ward One
Some important updates from Steve Stycos: OPENNESS IN GOVERNMENT In my first months on the City Council, I have pushed for more openness in handling of claims against the city and hearing of tax assessment appeals. Upon the recommendation of Assistant City Solicitor Evan Kirshembaum, the Claims Committee approved a proposal by Ward Four Councilman [...]
Bob Walsh Responds to Mayor Taveras on Teacher Terminations
Mayor Taveras asked on Facebook for people to respond to his decision to send out the termination notices to Providence teachers, and NEA Executive Director Bob Walsh replied: Since you asked: I think the terminating rather than laying off teachers is not only a violation of the law, it is a violation of the trust [...]
All You Need is Love….And Unions
Just read this long piece by Kevin Drum about why unions improve life not just for union members, but for the entire middle class. The ultimate fact, as research in Drum’s article shows, is that politicians don’t do things for the middle class or the working class. We like to think Senators Whitehouse and Reed [...]
Donate to RICLAPP’s End-of-Year Fundraising Drive
I just donated to the Rhode Island Center for Law and Public Policy. I am the treasurer of this organization and I challenge all of my friends to make a donation, because I know for a fact that RICLAPP is doing great work and contributing to a better community. Donate at http://riclapp.org/. If you enjoy [...]
Harassing Anita Hill
For the past two decades, Dr. Anita Hill has led a quiet life as a writer and law professor, far removed from her brief notoriety when she testified before Congress at the confirmation of Judge Clarence Thomas. Clarence Thomas is also leading a quiet life, likely to set a record for reclusiveness on the bench [...]
Three Supreme Women
Elana Kagan is confirmed by Congress to serve on the Supreme Court. Judge Sandra Day O’ Connor was the first woman to serve, and Elena Kagan will be the fourth in all of US history. This will be the first time that three of the nine Supremes are women. It takes over thirty years to [...]
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