CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 6, 2011. The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) Chicago is having a second meeting for arrestees this Sunday 11/6 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at the Loyola School of Law (25 E Pearson in room 1103) If you were arrested on October 16th or October 23rd and have questions about charges, court dates, or the terms of your[Read More…]
Day: November 6, 2011
Occupy Chicago: Health Care is a Human Right for All
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 6, 2011. When: Sunday, November 6, 2011 – 4:30pm to 6:00pm Location: Plaza next to the Chicago Board of Trade (corner of Lasalle and Jackson, between Jackson and Van Buren) Facilitator: Helen Redmond, a founding member of Chicago Single-Payer Action Network (CSPAN) and a medical social worker. Over[Read More…]
Occupy Chicago Stands with Seniors to Challenge Essential Social Program Cuts
Monday Nov. 7: Occupy Chicago Stands with Seniors to Challenge Essential Social Program Cuts CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 6, 2011. On Monday, November 7, Occupy Chicago will stand with a diverse coalition to pressure Illinois Senators to halt slashes to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and Housing and Urban Development programs. Standing beside advocacy[Read More…]
OccupyDallas Stands in Solidarity With the People of Syria
March Scheduled at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 Starting at Pioneer Plaza Dallas, TX–(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2011 — Members of OccupyDallas watched online early Sunday morning as tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Mourat al Nouman, Syria to show their support for the local movement. Protesters held signs, written[Read More…]
Congressman Jackson on the ALNAC Airport from Washington, D.C. (Video and Text)
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congressman Jackson reports: “In case you missed me on the House floor last night, I’ve just posted the prepared portion of my remarks. You can also check out C-SPAN to see video of the entire address. My speech starts at 8:17:22!”
UN Security Council Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Nigeria
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 November 2011. The Security Council has strongly condemned yesterday’s terrorist attacks in Nigeria which led to numerous deaths and injuries, and underlined the need to bring those responsible to justice. At least 65 people were killed in the north-eastern cities of Damaturu and Potiskum, according to media reports,[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Hajj and Eid al-Adha
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2011. Michelle and I extend our greetings for a happy Eid al-Adha to Muslims worldwide and congratulate those performing Hajj. Thousands of Muslim Americans are among those who have joined one of the world’s largest and most diverse gatherings in making the pilgrimage to Mecca and[Read More…]
Off-duty Officer Instigates Violence at OccupyDallas Protest
Dallas, TX—(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2011 OccupyDallas has secured video footage of off-duty officer Jay Hollis, badge #6896, after he shoved a protester while moonlighting security for Bank of America. The events which followed, leading to several arrests, were instigated by Hollis when he pushed his way through protesters outside of[Read More…]
Just Paid My Latest Comcast Bill (No TV), And I Still Think I Pay Too Much
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Last month, I had a reactivation fee from Comcast, because I unwittingly thought I had signed up for automagic payments. I had, but then canceled them. So deduct $5.00 from these figures. My Comcast bill this month is $72.22. I do not have cable TV. I[Read More…]