Construction workers in the West Bank settlement of Ariel. Such Israeli settlements have expanded in recent years. Photo: Annie Slemrod/IRIN (file) NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 March 2017 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today reiterated his support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, voicing concern about the latest decision to[Read More…]
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Planned Parenthood: Group of Male Politicians, Led By Mike Pence, Vote to Claw Back Critical Health Care Protections for 4 Million Title X Patients
This comes less than a week after GOP retreat on the ACA Repeal Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2017. Less than a week after Republican Congressional Leadership faced a stunning rebuke on their bill to repeal the ACA and block access to care at Planned Parenthood health centers nationwide, anti-women’s health[Read More…]
The Theatre School at DePaul University Presents ‘Wig Out!’
The Theatre School at DePaul University will present Tarell Alvin McCraney’s “Wig Out!” with director Nathan Singh. (Image by Grip Design) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2017. The Theatre School at DePaul University will present Tarell Alvin McCraney’s “Wig Out!” with director Nathan Singh on the Fullerton Stage, 2350 N. Racine Ave.[Read More…]
Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer Death Rates Continue to Decline
Special section on survival finds significant improvement for all but two cancer sites. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2017. Overall cancer death rates continue to decrease in men, women, and children for all major racial and ethnic groups, according to the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer,[Read More…]
New Center for American Progress Report Sheds Light on Investment in College Accrediting Agencies
Students walk between classes on a campus in New York on February 1, 2017. AP/Bebeto Matthews Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2017. A new first-of-its-kind analysis from the Center for American Progress finds that the nation’s 12 major college accrediting agencies—gatekeepers to billions of dollars in federal student aid—do not have[Read More…]
People of Faith Are Increasingly Supportive of Transgender Justice
Members and allies of the transgender community rally on the steps of the Texas Capitol, on March 6, 2017. AP/Eric Gay Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2017. Friday, March 31, marks the Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual celebration of the accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender-nonconforming people. Despite incremental[Read More…]
Michigan Residents Ask Supreme Court to Review Law That Led to Flint Water Crisis
Case Challenges Michigan “Emergency Manager” Law Flint, MI –(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2017. Today, a coalition of Michigan residents, organizations, and civil rights attorneys asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case challenging Michigan’s controversial Emergency Manager Law. The law allows the State to replace all local elected officials and elected[Read More…]
U.S. to Expand Fire Support of African Union Mission in Somalia
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2017 — President Donald J. Trump has approved a Defense Department proposal to provide additional precision fires in support of African Union Mission in Somalia and Somali security forces operations to defeat al-Shabab in Somalia, Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said today in a statement. “This authority[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq, March 31, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 18 strikes consisting of 66 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments[Read More…]
Tuesday, April 4: Fight for $15, Movement for Black Lives to Protest Nationwide in Call to ‘Fight Racism, Raise Pay’
Photo Source: fightfor15.0rg Rallies Across 24 Cities to Culminate in Massive March on Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., Marking Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Assassination; Nation’s Two Most Powerful Social Movements to Join Forces, Vow to Resist Efforts by GOP Politicians to Crack Down on Protestors WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–March 31,[Read More…]
