IRAQ–(ENEWSPF)–22 August 2017 – The Iraqi Government must ensure that the thousands of women and girls who survived sexual violence by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) terrorist fighters receive care, protection and justice, and that children born because of such violence do not face a life[Read More…]
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The American People Deserve More Answers on Afghanistan, Center for American Progress Column Says
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2017. President Donald Trump owes the American people more direct answers about what his new strategy for Afghanistan includes—and what it hopes to achieve—before sending more young men and women into battle, according to a new column from the Center for American Progress. Unfortunately, Trump’s way[Read More…]
Center for Constitutional Rights Condemns Trump Afghanistan “Plan”
New York –(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2017. In response to Trump’s address on Afghanistan last night, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: Donald Trump’s remarks on Afghanistan promised little but more death and endless war. Lacking specificity about timeline and troop levels, it’s perverse to respond to racism and[Read More…]
Federal Court Allows ACLU Lawsuit Challenging Civil Asset Forfeiture to Proceed
A Win in the Fight Against Policing for Profit PHOENIX –(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2017. On Friday, a federal court ruled that a far-reaching lawsuit challenging the profit motive at the core of Arizona’s civil asset forfeiture law can move forward because the plaintiff has properly asserted that policing for profit violates[Read More…]
Methamphetamine Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled
Unprecedented seizure of over 66 pounds of methamphetamine confiscated, along with cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, marijuana and 17 firearms Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced the dismantling of a drug trafficking organization that brought unprecedented quantities of illegal drugs into the Indianapolis community. Ten defendants were charged by[Read More…]
Outdoor Light at Night Linked with Increased Breast Cancer Risk in Women
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2017. Women who live in areas with higher levels of outdoor light at night may be at higher risk for breast cancer than those living in areas with lower levels, according to a large long-term study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The link[Read More…]
Trauma Study: History Of Marijuana Use Associated With Decreased In-Hospital Mortality
Tucson, AZ–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2017. Trauma patients who test positive for marijuana upon their admission to the intensive care unit are less likely to die during hospitalization than are age-matched controls, according to data published online ahead of print in The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. A team of[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Dedicates New Public Artwork Along Chicago Riverwalk
Paintings by Candida Alvarez and other temporary art on view through Fall 2017 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and Department of Fleet and Facility Management on Friday joined local artist Candida Alvarez to dedicate four paintings displayed along the Chicago[Read More…]
Love Music? Ensembles Open to Students and Community at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2017. The Prairie State College (PSC) Music Department invites students and community members to participate in PSC’s music ensembles this fall. Ensembles explore a variety of music styles and are open to the college community, whether participants are majoring in music or not. Beginning Sept. 9, the[Read More…]
New Center for American Progress Column Highlights Interior Secretary Zinke’s Contradictory Pardon Process
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2017. A new column from the Center for American Progress says Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is treating the country’s national parks and monuments like contestants on a reality show. As Secretary Zinke gets closer to announcing his plan to close or shrink some of the sites, he’s[Read More…]
