Report shows parole boards failing to release these prisoners, despite years of rehabilitation and evidence that they pose no risk to society NEW YORK —(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2016. In a new report analyzing parole for prisoners who committed serious crimes as youth, the American Civil Liberties Union found that parole boards[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Nov. 28, 2016
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest. Source huffingtonpost.com Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2016 – 1:08 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to see you all. Hope you had a pleasant Thanksgiving holiday with your families. Q And you. MR. EARNEST: Thank you. I do not have any comments[Read More…]
Journalist Jamie Kalven Petitions Court to Investigate Wrongful Convictions
Jamie Kalven — Source: twitter.com Exoneration Project Seeks Appointment of a Special Master CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2016. Today attorney Joshua Tepfer of the Exoneration Project filed a petition on behalf of journalist Jamie Kalven requesting that the Circuit Court of Cook County appoint a special master for the purpose of identifying[Read More…]
National Education Association on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Accountability Regulations
Lily Eskelsen García: Let’s remember the early promise of ESSA and double down on WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2016 – Earlier today the U.S. Department of Education released final accountability regulations for the Every Student Succeeds Act. The following can be attributed to National Education Association President Lily Eskelsen García. “Since[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Second Annual Inclusive Leadership Conference on January 20
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2016 – Governors State University is pleased to announce its second annual Inclusive Leadership Conference scheduled for Friday, January 20, 2017. The conference is designed to help GSU’s campus and surrounding community create an understanding and appreciation for multiple identities through self-awareness while encouraging them to[Read More…]
Chicago College of Performing Arts Music Education Major Selected as Top College Senior at Roosevelt University
Alice Beals, CCPA Music Education major CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2016. When Alice Beals arrived at Roosevelt University in 2013, she knew no one and found herself very much on her own in building connections that would lead this month to her being selected as Roosevelt’s top senior and prestigious Illinois student[Read More…]
Student Art Now on Display at South Suburban College
Pictured: Student artwork from the 2015 exhibit at South Suburban College. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2016. The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to announce that their Biannual Student Art Exhibit will be on display December 2nd through December 8th 2016. More than 300[Read More…]
Consuming High Amounts of Saturated Fats Linked to Increased Heart Disease Risk
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2016. Consuming high amounts of four major saturated fatty acids—found in red meat, dairy fat, butter, lard, and palm oil—may increase risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Their findings also suggest[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report Details How To Help Children Through Divorce, Separation
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2016. Pediatricians can support children whose parents are going through a divorce or separation by identifying the need for intervention and maintaining positive, neutral relationships with both parents, according to a new clinical report released by the American Academy of Pediatrics. More than 1 million[Read More…]
New American Academy of Pediatrics Report Encourages Safer Participation In Martial Arts
Nation’s pediatricians offer guidance on injury risks among various forms of martial arts, including mixed martial arts Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2016. Karate, taekwondo, judo and other martial arts can boost fitness, motor skills and emotional development for the estimated 6.5 million youth participants in the United States. But[Read More…]
