CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2017. The Drama Group is always pleased to present quality live theatre for children, schools and daycare. This season we bring you the beloved classic, ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ directed by Charlie Misoyve. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre on April 5,[Read More…]
Day: March 6, 2017
Senator Jeff Merkley Denounces New Trump Ban
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2017. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed a new executive order restricting travel from a number of Muslim-majority nations: “Just like the old ban, the new ban makes our country less safe. Giving ISIS[Read More…]
Carolyn Ciesla Named Associate Dean at Prairie State College
Carolyn Hensley Ciesla (Source: Prairie State College) CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2017. Prairie State College (PSC) recently named Carolyn Henley Ciesla interim associate dean of learning resources and assessment. Her new role on campus was announced at a recent meeting of the PSC Board of Trustees. In that role, Ciesla provides[Read More…]
Chicago Socialist Party, of the Socialist Party, USA Announces International Working Women’s Day Rally on Wednesday, March 8
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2017. The Chicago Socialist Party, of the Socialist Party, USA, is organizing a rally at James R. Thompson Center (100 W. Randolph St.) on March 8, at 6:00 pm, come rain or shine. This March 8th marks the 108th annual International Working Women’s Day. Join us for a[Read More…]
National Organization for Women is Going on Strike on Wednesday, March 8
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2017. Statement by NOW President Terry O’Neill: On March 8, International Women’s Day, women around the country will strike to demand gender equality. The National Organization for Women will proudly take action for human rights alongside them. Women do work of enormous economic value–for unequal or[Read More…]
Sierra Club Statement On Trump’s Second Executive Action Targeting Muslims
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2017. Today, Donald Trump issued his second executive order targeting immigrants and refugees from Muslim majority countries. In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement: “America was founded as a refuge for those seeking asylum from persecution and prejudice, a country that[Read More…]
Any Version of Muslim Ban Is Unconstitutional, Says Center for American Progress’ Michele Jawando
Protesters assemble at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Saturday, January 28, 2017, after two Iraqi refugees were detained while trying to enter the country. AP/Craig Ruttle Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2017. Today, the White House issued an immigration order restricting entry into the United States for nationals[Read More…]
Rights Attorneys Slam Trump’s Second Attempt at Muslim Ban Executive Order
New York –(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2017. In response to the release of Trump’s second attempt at a Muslim ban following the first’s many court tangles, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: The repackaging of Trump’s Muslim ban does nothing to undo its fundamentally repugnant character as an act[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIS, March 6, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria[Read More…]
Chicago’s Immigrant Communities Respond to Revised #MuslimBan Executive Order
DHS director also signed implementation memos last week, which greatly increase the number of immigrants subject to deportation Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2017. Donald Trump just today signed a revised #MuslimBan executive order, while last week, the DHS laid out a number of implementation memos. Organizations that have led the resistance[Read More…]