Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of increased threats from terrorist groups throughout Turkey and to avoid travel to southeastern Turkey. This replaces the Travel Warning dated March 29, 2016. Foreign and U.S. tourists have been explicitly targeted by international and indigenous terrorist organizations. As[Read More…]
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Leader of Human Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Exploiting Guatemalan Migrants at Ohio Egg Farms
OHIO–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. The leader of a human trafficking organization and a co-defendant were sentenced to prison today for their roles in luring Guatemalan minors and adults to the United States under false pretenses and then using threats of physical harm to compel them to work on egg farms in[Read More…]
Senator Wyden: Women Have a Constitutionally Protected Right to Make Choices about Their Bodies
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Texas state law known as HB-2, which would have placed burdensome requirements on health care clinics and doctors who offer abortion care: “In the United States, women have[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Statement On Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion Access
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a woman’s right to choose: “Today’s decision is an important victory for women, and I am relieved that one of the most harmful attacks on women’s health has been overturned. The decision today[Read More…]
City of Chicago Marks July 1 Change in Smoking Age to Protect Health of Chicago Youth
Chicago Moves Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21 to Decrease Smoking Among Youth, Boost Health, Save Lives CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. Friday, July 1, 2016 will mark an early Independence Day for thousands of Chicago youth, due to changes in Chicago’s tobacco laws that will allow them to face a future with[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Kicks Off 2016 One Summer Chicago with Visit to Youth Workers
City’s Largest Youth Jobs Program to Serve More than 30,000 Youth, With Nearly 2,000 Youth Participating in Mayor’s Infrastructure Program this Summer CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today kicked off the 2016 One Summer Chicago program by visiting youth working on a viaduct transformation project. The youth jobs program—which[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez on Supreme Court Decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt
“The decision is a silver lining to the dark clouds cast by two other rulings this month…” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued the following statement in reaction to the announcement of a 5-3 decision against Texas House Bill 2 in the case of Whole[Read More…]
Edes Prize Winner to Create Ambitious Art Installation
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016 By: Mary Abowd Eric Watts, MFA’12, uses a video installation to provide viewers a layered experience that is at once intellectual and rooted in the body. “My work is heavily research-oriented,” Watts said, “then there’s the more experiential realm, where viewers walk around and have a bodily[Read More…]
New Prince Ea Music Video Makes the Case to President Obama Why Weed Should Be Legal
This epic 10-minute video is both a history lesson and an advocacy tool. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016 By: Tony Newman Prince Ea — hip hop artist, activist and founder of Make SMART Cool — has just released a remake of his brilliant music video urging President Obama to end our[Read More…]
USDA Reminds Americans to Avoid Foodborne Bacteria on the Fourth of July
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016 – No matter where you find yourself on the Fourth of July, you will probably see lots of food, beverages and grass-stained sneakers. Whether you’re enjoying a barbecue in the great outdoors, traveling to see family or friends, or spending time at home, the U.S. Department of[Read More…]
