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Democracy comes to Bonnet Shores Fire District

“…while I was denied a ballot, thousands of people who did not live in Bonnet Shores were declared eligible to vote there by virtue of property ownership,” write Bonnet Shores resident Melissa Jenkins....

Criminal defense association: Comments by mayor and police commissioner a direct attack on the Constitution
February 16, 2022

Criminal defense association: Comments by mayor and police commissioner a direct attack on the Constitution

“Executive leaders, especially those with a background in the law like Mayor Elorza, should refrain from attacking...
Federal class action suit filed in Providence seeks to establish constitutional right to an adequate education
January 19, 2020

Federal class action suit filed in Providence seeks to establish constitutional right to an adequate education

“Most people think that students have a right to an adequate education under the United States Constitution,”...
Resuscitating Love at the Heart of Our Democracy
March 2, 2020

Resuscitating Love at the Heart of Our Democracy

[This keynote address was delivered at the tenth annual Fighting Poverty with Faith Interfaith Vigil at the...
10th Annual Fighting Poverty with Faith Vigil unveils its 2018 legislative agenda
March 2, 2020

10th Annual Fighting Poverty with Faith Vigil unveils its 2018 legislative agenda

“Standing here surrounded by more than 60 clergy persons reminds me that faith leaders participated in the...
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