Jesus' General: On the Seventh Day, He Repented

Jesus' General: On the Seventh Day, He Repented

Stopping Military Bulldozers Is A Good Thing: Support Ezra Nawi

Grace Paley, Harold, Rhett Jones and Marsha Z. West would all be supporting this man.

And my Bubbe, whose birthday is next week, would too.

Here's a short piece about Ezra Nawi.

And here's the Free Ezra site from Jewish Voice for Peace.

Oops! I just found a link to the Support Ezra site, which has more information and links....

Speaking English a Requirement for Motherhood? Reunite Cirila Baltazar Cruz with her Baby

Speaking English a Requirement for Motherhood? Reunite Cirila Baltazar Cruz with her Baby

WTF. Oy Vey. Providence Plans To Register Protesters

Good grief.

From the Providence Journal

Here's one response from Seth Yurdin.

Supporting Marriage Equality in Rhode Island

We've been invited by Representative Frank Ferri and his husband, Tony:

Host: REP FERRI & COALITION OF SUPPORTERS

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2009

Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Location: RI STATEHOUSE STEPS Providence, RI

Rhode Islanders who support Marriage Equality will meet on the steps of the Rhode Island State House.
(South side of Statehouse facing Prov Place Mall)
In a mass show of support, young and old alike will offer a positive message for change. We will encourage legislators to raise their hands in support of legislation that will make marriage and the rights and benefits that accompany marriage available to all Rhode Islanders who choose to marry.
A Coalition of supporters will be there and you should also. Brings family & friends.

Here's the facebook link; please spread the word and comment freely (even if you are not in or from Rhode Island)....

Rhode Island's Very Own Drug Dealing Military Recruiter

This is rich.

Here's an excerpt from Amanda Milkovits' article in The Providence Journal:

CRANSTON, R.I. -- A top recruiter for the Air National Guard is being held on numerous drug charges after state police and Air Force investigators seized illegal drugs and about $40,000 worth of prescription medication from his house in Coventry, his Dodge truck, and the recruiting office on Oaklawn Avenue.

Richard Flamand, 31, is accused of dealing drugs from his house and the Air National Guard recruiting office. He was arrested on Monday after investigators from the state police High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force and the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations seized cocaine, marijuana and several thousand types of prescription medication, including OxyContin, Suboxone, methadone and hydrocodone from his truck and his house at 33 Circle Drive, Coventry, according to the state police. Another 40 grams of cocaine was found at Flamand's office at the Air National Guard, the state police said. Flamand had $7,616, which the state police said was seized during the arrest.

There is a certain redundancy in this effort. Selling drugs, selling wars...

Here's the link to the article. This has all the trappings of a national story, complete with multiple late night references...

"Several thousand types of prescription medications."



Update:

I've just found the AP version, and it is quite sparse:

Air Guard recruiter charged with selling drugs

The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday Jun 2, 2009 13:59:14 EDT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A recruiter for the Rhode Island Air National Guard who authorities said kept cocaine in his government office faces drug dealing charges.

Tech. Sgt. Richard Flamand was scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday for possession of cocaine, marijuana and other drugs. He was arrested Monday by state police and federal agents.

Investigators searched Flamand’s recruiting office in Cranston and said they found 40 grams of cocaine.

A spokesman for the Rhode Island National Guard said Flamand has been suspended without pay. The Guard is investigating his contacts with recruits. He could face military discipline.

Flamand was held in jail after his arrest. It was unclear Tuesday if he had an attorney.

Reflecting on George Tiller

I never met George Tiller, but I am grateful to him for his immeasurable service as a doctor.

My heart is with his whole family.

The guest book on line has many incredibly moving comments.

One way to honor him is to contribute to WRAP or to
NNAF.

I know there are vigils in Boston and Washington and, of course, in his home state, but haven't heard of any in RI, but I'm sure there will be one.

There's a national organization, Medical Students For Choice, which has a local affiliate.