Posts Tagged ‘protests’
When protests against terrorizing communities, terrorize communities
In Providence, there seems to be no concern about loud demonstrations happening at locations that have nothing to do with the issue being demonstrated about. They wear their First Amendment rights as a steel shield. Anything goes. Or does it? One such event happened on Thursday when a group identifying themselves as the RI Party…
Read MorePatriotism. By the people, for the people. – by Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer – commentary Patriots? How dare you call yourself patriots? Patriots do not rally around a man, they rally around an ideal. They rally around a threat to decency, courage, compassion, service, pride and freedom. Patriots do not wrap themselves in flags with another person’s name on it, they carry the…
Read MoreOur shame seen round the world
Photo: Protester in Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi’s office Updates in Italics Rioters broke into the US Congress building after a speech by members of the Trump family and President Trump. VP Pence was called upon to make a definitive statement about not accepting the electoral college votes, and just before Congress went into…
Read MoreProvidence says “NO” – not Federal Hill.
Photo: Rhody Reports, Twitter feed Providence Police have tried a community presence of interaction with protesters. They’ve tried an informal blocking of streets. They’ve tried to stand back and “observe”. Night after night their tactics have been different. Last night they said no more. Dressed in protective gear, they turned back protesters estimated to be…
Read More“I don’t want my son’s name behind what’s happening right now….”
A protest planned by groups including Black Lives Matter RI, turned ugly in Providence last night. The protest was against the Providence Police and their potential role in the accident that put motor bike rider, Jhamal Gonsalves, in the hospital, after suffering a head injury. As the early morning hours came, 19 arrests were made,…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: This is My Brave – by Dr. Mari Dias
by Mari Dias, contributing writer Photo: The Peace Monument, Turkey I am no stranger to protests. The recent ones associated with Black Lives Matter have brought back memories that I feel compelled to share with you today. Sometimes memories lay dormant, but these memories are now alive and well, having been given a voice and…
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