Let’s Talk Month Encourages Parents to Replace “The Talk” with Ongoing Conversations New York, NY—(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2014. October marks Let’s Talk Month, aimed at getting families talking about sexuality and relationships, and this year Planned Parenthood is encouraging parents to go beyond “the talk” and have ongoing conversations throughout their[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
D.C. Marijuana Legalization Initiative Receives Endorsement of Major Labor Organizations
D.C. Working Families, SEIU, and UCFW Endorse Initiative 71; Labor Groups Point to Elimination of Discriminatory Enforcement and Opportunities to Advance Worker Rights Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2014. Today, the Service Employees International Union, United Commercial Food Workers, and D.C. Working Families endorsed Initiative 71, D.C.’s marijuana legalization initiative. Initiative 71,[Read More…]
In Their Own Words–Nation’s Top Retailers Deeply Worried About Stagnant Wages and Middle-Class Weakness, New CAP Report Shows
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2014. As politicians in Washington and state capitals debate raising the minimum wage, a new report from the Center for American Progress gathers new evidence showing that the United States’ top retailers are deeply concerned that stagnant wage growth and middle-class weakness are holding the economy back.[Read More…]
Study Ties Pollinator Declines to Increased Global Malnutrition
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2014. Though pollinators only account for about 10% of the production of food crops worldwide, pollinator decline could play a disproportionate role in affecting human health in regions that are already facing food scarcity, according to a new study. Global malnutrition overlaps with pollinator-dependent micronutrient production, published[Read More…]
Arizona Agrees to Major Improvements in Prison Health Care, Crucial Limits on Solitary Confinement in Landmark Settlement
PHOENIX–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2014. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Arizona, the Prison Law Office, and co-counsel today filed a settlement agreement in their class-action suit on behalf of more than 33,000 prisoners in Arizona’s state prisons. Under the settlement, the Arizona Department of Corrections must fix a broken[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Joins 1871 to Open Major Expansion of Chicago’s Digital Startup Hub
25,000-Square-Foot Expansion Will Allow Tech Hub to Continue to Grow and Create Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by 1871 CEO Howard A. Tullman to officially open a major expansion of the innovative digital startup hub. The $2.5 million expansion, funded by the Illinois Department of[Read More…]
Press Briefing by Secretary Hagel in Peru, Oct. 13, 2014
Peru–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2014. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: First, I want to thank Father Carlos for allowing me an opportunity to come visit this spectacular church. Franz, thank you for all you have done to assure the renovation of this historic and magnificent church. I very much appreciate the opportunity[Read More…]
South Suburban College Adult Volunteer Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Offering Free Services, Oct. 14, 2014
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2014. South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills[Read More…]
Governors State University’s Theatre & Performance Studies Program Presents ‘A Raisin in the Sun’
University Park, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2014. The classic Lorraine Hansberry play, “A Raisin in the Sun,” comes to life on stage at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts on November 6 & 8 at 7:30 p.m. and November 9 at 2 p.m. This is the fourth production by the[Read More…]
City Budget Hearings: Chicagoans Have Questions About Chicago Police Militarization & Misconduct
Community organizers ask aldermen, media to get answers at Chicago Police budget hearings, likely to take place this week. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2014. Organizers with We Charge Genocide (WCG), a group fighting police violence and militarization, are asking their alderpeople and the media to give voice to Chicago’s communities during the[Read More…]
