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Attorney Greg Piccirilli files lawsuits against Rhode Island medical corporations Lifespan, Care New England, and Chartercare on behalf of healthcare workers fired over the 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The cases, supported by the Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity, challenge government overreach and signal future legal actions to protect constitutional rights.
The Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity released a report on Thursday, criticizing the state’s policies for undermining the well-being of working-class families. Titled “The Government’s Assault On Ocean State Families,” the report presents a detailed argument that state policies have hindered residents’ ability to achieve the American Dream.
During this period of national cultural chaos, it is more important than ever to stand up for our religious beliefs and to be tolerant of and respect the faith of others. This simple attitude can help re-unite Americans.
Yet our own state government continually has practiced – or allowed others to practice – alarming levels of religious intolerance.
The Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity has joined nonprofit organizations nationwide in opposing a proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule that could threaten local volunteer fire companies. The new “Emergency Response Standard” aims to replace the existing “Fire Brigades Standard” (29 CFR 1910.156), potentially imposing significant financial and operational burdens on volunteer fire departments.
The Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity is calling on parents of K-12 and college students to take action by July 15 to exempt their schools from changes to Title IX regulations. The changes, implemented by the Biden Administration’s Department of Education, are criticized for threatening women’s sports, weakening due process, infringing on parental rights, and violating First Amendment rights.
The Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity has announced a joint effort with the RI Coalition for Israel (RICI) to promote an upcoming online event aimed at shedding light on the grim reality of sexual violence in times of war. Scheduled for this Sunday, April 7th at 2:00 PM EST the Zoom-based event titled “The Reality of Sexual Violence in War” will feature keynote addresses from two globally recognized Jewish figures, Nitsana Darshan-Leitner and Susan Seely.
Discover shocking revelations of state agencies, URI, & DHS colluding to censor conservative media & Christian values via Courageous RI. Join the call to halt governmental support for this Orwellian initiative. Stenhouse and Newberry warn of First Amendment violations, urging immediate termination of affiliations.
In November 2023, two lawsuits were filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island by embattled father Joshua Mello, whose story has been previously covered by the Current. Mello alleges that his constitutional rights were violated in criminal proceedings stemming from a 2021 arrest where he was found guilty of disorderly conduct and carrying prohibited weapons other than a firearm. The claims made by Mello are being denied by the defendants, school officials and police officers, who have called for the case to be dismissed.
Amid falling snowflakes, pro-life activists including Rhode Islanders rally post Roe v. Wade at the the 51st March for Life. Coach Jim Harbaugh’s unexpected speaks in support and a movement at a crossroads. Does polling reveal how conservative politicians can use the abortion debate to win elections?
Join the Chariho Forgotten Taxpayers’ Speaker Series Fundraiser featuring Ramona Bessinger, an experienced ELA educator. Discover the concerns surrounding changes in school curricula including racial hostility and Antisemitic sentiments. Bessinger’s insights, featured on major news outlets, highlight the urgent need for parental awareness.
Last Friday, the Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity celebrated a monumental achievement at its 2023 Freedom Banquet held in Warwick. The event, which brought together over 200 attendees, marked a significant milestone in the Center’s fundraising efforts, raising over $43,000 in total receipts.
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