Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2017. On January 14, the Department of Defense announced the death of a soldier who was supporting U.S. Army Central. Spc. John P. Rodriguez, of Hemet, Calif., died Jan.12, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in a non-combat related incident. The incident is under investigation.[Read More…]
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ACLU Calls on Americans to Take ‘The People’s Oath’ and Pledge to Protect and Defend the Constitution (Video)
Launches Digital Campaign to Create Personalized Oaths to Coincide with Jan. 20th Inauguration NEW YORK —(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2017. Building on the sense of urgency and desire to take action that many Americans feel as we approach Donald J. Trump taking the Presidential Oath, the American Civil Liberties Union invites people[Read More…]
Oxfam Report: Just 8 Men Own Same Wealth as Half the World
Eight men own the same wealth as the 3.6 billion people who make up the poorest half of humanity, according to a new report published by Oxfam today to mark the annual meeting of political and business leaders in Davos. UK–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2017. Oxfam’s report, ‘An economy for the 99[Read More…]
January 16 Chicago Protest on MLK DAY NO TRUMP! NO KKK! NO FASCIST USA
MLK Day highlights the determined struggle of Black people against the many forms of hell they have been put through from slavery days, continuing right up to today. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 16, 2017. Chicago’s Daley Plaza, 50 West Washington, in Downtown Chicago, will be the site of a protest on Monday, January[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: The Honor of Serving You as President, Jan. 14, 2017 (Transcript & Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2017 This week, I traveled to Chicago to deliver my final farewell address to the nation, following in the tradition of Presidents before me. It was an opportunity to say thank you. Whether we’ve seen eye-to-eye or rarely agreed at all, my conversations with you, the American[Read More…]
South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Maintains #1 Ranking in the Country
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. The SSC Bulldogs Men’s Basketball Team maintained their #1 Ranking in the latest National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Poll. They also improved to 18-0 on the season with their 74-63 victory Tuesday night over #10 Parkland. They currently are on a 33-game[Read More…]
City of Chicago Signs Agreement in Principle with Department of Justice Following 13-Month Pattern and Practice Investigation
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson today announced that following the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) 13-month pattern and practice investigation, the City has signed an “Agreement in Principle” to negotiate a consent decree with DOJ. Below are the[Read More…]
DePaul University Humanities Center to Feature Ballet, Comedy and the Bible
Winter season includes film screenings, performances and scholarship Edward Watson, a principal in the Royal Ballet in London, will speak Feb. 16 at a DePaul University Humanities Center event. (Photo by Charlotte MacMillan) CHICAGO — (ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. Events featuring space exploration, improv comedy, Royal Ballet Principal Edward Watson and[Read More…]
Health Equity Study Compares Segregation, Low Birth Weight in Chicago and Toronto
Researchers collaborate at DePaul University and Rush University Medical Center The link can be broken between low birth weight and segregation, according to new research from the Center for Community Health Equity, a collaboration of DePaul University and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. (Image courtesy of iStock) CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January[Read More…]
Nationwide Resistance Assemblies Gain Momentum as Trump Inauguration Nears
“Start by resisting his agenda in your own community” WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. More than 500 resistance assemblies will be held nationwide Sunday with tens of thousands of people coming together in libraries, community centers, living rooms, churches and coffee shops to organize and plan resistance to President-elect Donald[Read More…]
