Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2011. If you believe we are in a revenue crisis and income inequality is unjust and destructive, join the Lakeview Action Coalition (LAC) and allies from across Chicago and the country to tell big banks and corporations to ‘Pay U.S. Back!’ The day of action will be[Read More…]
Day: October 2, 2011
New Bottom Line Schedule of Upcoming Direct Actions Demanding that Wall Street ‘Pay US Back’
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2011. The New Bottom Line, a new nationwide coalition representing more than 1,000 faith-based and community organizations that seek to hold Wall Street accountable and find solutions for struggling and middle-class families. “Wall Street and the Big Banks are making record profits at the expense of the[Read More…]
On the Occupy Wall Street ‘Media Blackout’
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2011 – 4:18 pm (EST) Among those part of and concerned with the Occupy Wall Street movement, it’s very common to hear complaints about the lack of mainstream media coverage. There’s even a sign at the occupation’s media center that says, “Welcome to the media blackout.” To a[Read More…]
Statement by Rev. Al Sharpton Re: Governor Rick Perry’s Texas Hunting Spot
New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–Sunday, October 02, 2011. “The Washington Post story revealing that Texas Governor Rick Perry hunted and hosted lawmakers at a hunting camp called Niggerhead is alarming and displays a new height in racial insensitivity in national politics. Mr. Perry should immediately fully explain how his family rented from[Read More…]
Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs to Celebrate World Habitat Day!
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2011. In recognition of World Habitat Day October 8th, 2011, Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs is joining affiliates around the world to address the dire need for decent, affordable workforce housing. In south suburban communities, the needs are even more pronounced. The State of Illinois[Read More…]
Why Do You Occupy? Interviews with the Boston Occupiers
BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2011. The Matthew Filipowicz Show came by and talked to some of the 99% camped out on Dewey Sq. Want to know why we’re here? Listen. Source: www.occupyboston.com
Ohio Firm Recalls Chef Salads Containing Meat and Poultry
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2011 – Greencore USA, Inc., a Cincinnati, Ohio, establishment, is recalling approximately 57 pounds of salad products containing meat and poultry, because the grape tomatoes used in these products may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The[Read More…]
Thorntons Recalls Garden Salad and Chef Salad Because of Possible Health Risk
Louisville, KY –(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2011. Thorntons, Inc. is recalling its 6 oz Garden Salads and 5.6 oz Chef Salads because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the Human Rights Campaign’s Annual National Dinner
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1 2011 – 7:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. It is great to be back. (Applause.) I see a lot of friends in the house. I appreciate the chance to join you tonight. I also took a trip out to California last week, where I[Read More…]
Occupy Wall Street Day 13, October 2, 2011
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October , 2011. Close to 300 bodies lay haphazardly all over the ground. Some were wrapped in taps, others were simply laying on cardboard. The most eerie of these sights was those bodies wrapped in blanket and then in plastic as though they were corpses wrapped for the morgue.[Read More…]