Some of the damage in Kathmandu Valley caused by the devastating earthquake which rocked Nepal. Photo: UNDP Nepal/Laxmi Prasad Ngakhusi GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–28 April 2015 – In response to severe devastation caused by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and many strong aftershocks that have hit Nepal since 25 April, the United Nations Emergency[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Court Declares Vermont’s Genetically Engineered Food Labeling Law Constitutional
Ruling Denies Big Food’s Preliminary Injunction Motion Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2015. Yesterday, Center for Food Safety (CFS) hailed the just-issued federal court decision from the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont affirming the constitutionality of Vermont’s genetically engineered food labeling law, Act 120. The ruling fully denied the[Read More…]
Chicago Family Business Council to Welcome Gov. Rauner, Honor Centennial Companies
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2015. The Chicago Family Business Council at DePaul University will welcome Gov. Bruce Rauner and present the inaugural Centennial Company Awards at this year’s annual Family Business Day on May 5. As the final event of council’s 20th anniversary year-long celebration, Family Business Day will honor its[Read More…]
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced in New York to Expedite Access to Medical Marijuana for Critically Ill Patients
Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard N. Gottfried and Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Join as Co-Sponsors; Patients & Families Rally in Albany to Demand Emergency Access Before More Loved Ones Die Albany–(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2015. Patients, family members and activists stood with legislators today as they announced the introduction of[Read More…]
Teacher Leadership Is the Foundation of Common Core Success, New Center for American Progress Report Shows
New CAP Report Highlights Teachers Who Are Driving Common Core Success in School Districts Across the United States Teachers in California’s Poway Unified School District meet to discuss a Common Core-aligned math curriculum. SOURCE: CAP/Andrew Satter Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2015. While the Common Core started as a local, collaborative[Read More…]
In Original Essays, Political Leaders Call for End to Mass Incarceration
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2015. With a new essay collection from a bipartisan group of prominent public figures, criminal justice reform has entered the center of American political discourse ahead of the 2016 election. Released today by the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, the book offers a first-of-its-kind preview[Read More…]
Professor Salaita Attorneys Comment on American Association of University Professors Report on His Firing
Following Investigation, Group Finds UIUC and Chancellor Violated Academic Freedom and Due Process New York –(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2015. In response to a report issued today by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) on the firing of Professor Steven Salaita, his attorneys at the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) issued[Read More…]
Chipotle Removes Genetically Engineered Food from Its Menu
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2015. Beginning this week, Chipotle Mexican Grill will stop serving food containing genetically engineered (GE) ingredients. The restaurant’s announcement is the first of any major fast food chain, and fits with the company’s long-held mission of providing its customers “food with integrity.” In 2013, Chipotle also became[Read More…]
ACLU Statement on Freddie Gray and Police/Community Conflict in Baltimore
MARYLAND—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2015. The following can be attributed to Susan Goering, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland: As every wisdom tradition recognizes, violence begets more violence. We as an organization stand for interrupting that cycle of violence. The tragic destruction and violence that Baltimore suffered yesterday[Read More…]
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Cases Challenging Marriage Bans for Same-Sex Couples
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2015. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments today in cases that challenge laws in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee barring same-sex couples from marrying and recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed out of state. Today’s hearing sets the stage for final resolution of the debate[Read More…]
