Japan Disaster has Global Consequences
Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:47:30 +0000
This post was researched and written by our news blog writer and pro bono attorney, James Ryan McNelis, J.D., M.P.A. On March 11th, an 8.9 magnitude devastated northeastern Japan, but the true impact of the damage may take months to realize.  The quake was the 5th largest in recorded history, and was so powerful, that it [...]

Is 2011 the new 1848?
Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:20:50 +0000
This post was researched and written by our news blog writer and pro bono attorney, James Ryan McNelis, J.D., M.P.A. In 1848, the “Year of Revolution” began as unrest in France which toppled the royal government and created the Second French Republic.  This caused a cascading domino effect that stirred up revolutions, protests, and reforms across [...]

All Providence Teachers Issued A Pink Slip
Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:27:46 +0000
This post was researched and written by our news blog writer and pro bono attorney, James Ryan McNelis, J.D., M.P.A. On February 23rd, the Providence School System issued 1,926 dismissal notices to every teacher within the school system due to concern of a looming budget crisis.  “This is beyond insane,” Steven Smith, the Providence Teacher’s Union President [...]