Multiracial and multi-faith group joined by elected officials to express solidarity with of Muslim and Arab, immigrant, LGBT, Jewish communities and with those with disabilities Morton Grove, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2017. The day after Chicagoans shut down O’Hare Airport to force the release of detained refugee families and resist President Trump’s ongoing[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly Celebrates Stay of Trump’s Reckless and Unconstitutional Executive Order
Matteson, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement regarding news that a federal judge ordered the government not to deport immigrants currently held at airports based on President Trump’s Executive Order barring individuals from certain Muslim-majority countries: “I am inspired by and agree with Judge Donnelly’s decision[Read More…]
Department Of Homeland Security Response To Recent Litigation on Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2017. The Department of Homeland Security will continue to enforce all of President Trump’s Executive Orders in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the American people. President Trump’s Executive Orders remain in place—prohibited travel will remain prohibited, and the U.S. government retains its[Read More…]
People’s Action: Extinguishing the Lamp Beside the Golden Door
Trump’s actions, and the heartless, racist values that underlie them,diminish our standing in the world and make us less safe – not more.” WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2017. President Trump’s executive order Friday, calling for “extreme vetting,” suspends refugee admissions to the U.S., and shuts the door on Syrian refugees and[Read More…]
IKEA Recalls Beach Chairs Due to Fall and Fingertip Amputation Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017 Recall Summary Name of product: MYSINGSÖ beach chairs Hazard: The beach chairs can collapse, posing fall and fingertip amputation hazards. Consumer Contact: IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on Press Room at the bottom of the page, then on Product Recalls[Read More…]
New Models Suggest U.S. Harvests Will Suffer From Climate Change
Estimated yields of certain crops could fall as much as 50 percent CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017. Some of the most important crops risk substantial damage from rising temperatures. To better assess how climate change will likely impact wheat, maize and soybean, an international team of scientists has run an unprecedented set[Read More…]
Our Revolution Statement on Trump’s Executive Action on Immigration and Refugee Admissions
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017. James Zogby, Our Revolution Board Member and President of the Arab American Institute, on Wednesday released the following statement in response to the latest executive orders signed by President Trump: “The executive order issued today by President Trump is wrong on so many levels. “President Trump’s[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Responds to Trump’s Attacks on Chicago
Chicago, IL – (ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement: “In recent days, President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to ‘send in the Feds’ to address the ongoing violence in Chicago. These tweets and comments show a complete ignorance to reality. First, ‘sending in the Feds’ violates the[Read More…]
FDA Confirms Elevated Levels of Belladonna in Certain Homeopathic Teething Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that its laboratory analysis found inconsistent amounts of belladonna, a toxic substance, in certain homeopathic teething tablets, sometimes far exceeding the amount claimed on the label. The agency is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets containing belladonna[Read More…]
Honouring Holocaust Victims, UN Chief Guterres Pledges to Battle Anti-Semitism, All Forms of Hatred (Video)
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–27 January 2017 – The world has a duty to remember that the Holocaust was a systematic attempt to eliminate the Jewish people and so many others, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said today, noting that building a future of dignity and equality for all will honour the victims[Read More…]
