WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2014. To ensure a full assessment of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline’s environmental impacts, the Center for Biological Diversity filed a pair of Freedom of Information Act lawsuits today demanding the release of federal documents confirming the endangered status of the northern swift fox. The suits assert that[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Endangered Species Act Protection Sought for Seven Rare Amphibians and Reptiles in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas
Lizards, Turtles, Toads and Salamanders Face Extinction Albuquerque, N.M.–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2014. The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal notice of intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today seeking Endangered Species Act protection for seven Southwest amphibians and reptiles. The Center petitioned for these species —[Read More…]
U.N. Asks Vatican Hard Questions on Widespread Sexual Violence Against Children
Vatican Representatives Try to Relegate Issue to the Past Geneva—(ENEWSPF)—January 16, 2014. Today, the Vatican was summoned before the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child to report on its record in addressing widespread sexual violence within the Catholic Church. Members of the Survivors Network of those Abused[Read More…]
200 Groups Call on Obama to Keep Campaign Pledge: Label GMOs
Members of Congress hold press conference urging President to support mandatory labeling Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2014 —More than 200 organizations and businesses called on President Barack Obama today to uphold his 2007 campaign pledge to require the labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods. Congressional champions for GE labeling, led by[Read More…]
‘Metaphorical’ Exhibit Begins at Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery on February 10
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 16, 2014. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting “Metaphorical,” from Feb. 10 through March 6, in the Christopher Art Gallery, located on the PSC main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The exhibit features paintings, photographs, prints, and sculpture by artists Renee McGinnis, Ana Fernandez,[Read More…]
The Theatre School at DePaul Presents ‘A Free Man of Color’
Previews set for Jan. 29, Jan. 30; opens Jan. 31 The Fullerton Theatre stage will be home to performances of “A Free Man of Color” beginning Jan. 31. (Photo by Jeff Carrion) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2014. The Theatre School at DePaul University will present “A Free Man of Color” on the[Read More…]
Voting Rights Act Bill: Critical First Step to Improve Elections
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2014. Today, members of Congress introduced a bill to strengthen the Voting Rights Act after the Supreme Court eliminated key protections last year. The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law released the following statement from President Michael Waldman: “The Supreme Court gutted the core[Read More…]
Welding Open House Coming to South Suburban College on January 28
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 16, 2014. South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for their new Welding Lab on Tuesday, January 28th from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in Room L-275 on their Main Campus in South Holland. The public is invited to join SSC for[Read More…]
Facebook Memes Can Evolve Like Genes
A diagrams showing the spread of the “No one should” meme on Facebook. Each node represents a different version, and each edge connects a version to the most likely ancestor variant. Nodes are colored by timing prompt: rest of the day (blue), next 24 hours (red), or other (purple), showing[Read More…]
Parent-teen Involvement Deters Hispanic Youth from Substance Use, Risky Sexual Behaviors
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2014. Without parental guidance, Hispanic youths are at increased risk of contracting HIV because they are more likely to engage in substance abuse and risky sex behaviors, a new University of Michigan study found. But parent-child communication and parental involvement—which are examples of family functioning—may reduce these[Read More…]
