Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2016. Just over 50 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared an “unconditional war on poverty.” Today, the Department of Health and Human Services is releasing a report demonstrating the increasing impact of safety net programs in lifting families and children out of poverty, while also documenting[Read More…]
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Congressional Mens Rea Proposals Could Allow White-Collar Criminals to Escape Prosecution
A gavel sits on a desk inside a courtroom. Source: AP/Brennan Linsley Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2016. According to the Center for American Progress, proposals for default mens rea standards in the bills currently making their way through the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate would significantly[Read More…]
Ahead of Zubik v. Burwell, Center for American Progress Examines How A Win for Zubik Would Undermine Religious Liberty, Harm Women’s Health
People stand on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court on February 13, 2016, in Washington, D.C. Source: AP/Jon Elswick Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 206. On March 23, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for Zubik v. Burwell, a consolidation of seven cases challenging the government’s accommodation for[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Assigns Teams to Monitor March 15 Elections
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today that 179 teams of assistant attorneys general and investigators from her office will be monitoring elections throughout Illinois on Tuesday, March 15, to ensure that voters’ rights are protected and polling places are accessible. Madigan urged voters to call her[Read More…]
Justice Department Announces Resources to Assist State and Local Reform of Fine and Fee Practices
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2016. The Department of Justice today announced a package of resources to assist state and local efforts to reform harmful and unlawful practices in certain jurisdictions related to the assessment and enforcement of fines and fees. The resources are meant to support the ongoing work of state[Read More…]
Diplomacy or Denialism: World Leaders Heading Towards Monumental Failure in Tackling Global Drug Problem at UN Summit
VIENNA–(ENEWSPF)–14 March 2016 — Over 200 civil society groups from all over the world have today released a statement condemning governments for failing to acknowledge the devastating consequences of punitive and repressive drug policies as they prepare for a UN summit on the issue next month. In April 2016, world[Read More…]
TODAY: Black Chicago Activists will Fly ‘Chicago Stands with Laquan, Hillary Stands with Rahm’ Banners Across City Skyline
Planes Tow Messages Pegging Hillary Clinton to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, State’s Attorney Anita Alverez, and Slain 17-Year-Old Laquan McDonald; 16 Banners in Remembrance of the 16 Shots That Killed McDonald. Chicago, IL —(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2016. Today from 11am to 3pm CT, on the eve of the Illinois democratic primary[Read More…]
Awareness Voluntary Recalls Boost Tea Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2016. Awareness Corp. of Mesa, AZ, is recalling its 7.4 ounce container of Boost Tea because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy[Read More…]
Chicago and Cook County Building and Construction Trades Council Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 14, 2016 The Chicago and Cook County Building and Construction Trades Council is proud to represent the most highly skilled and productive craft workforce in the Chicago area. We work to establish and protect wage and benefit standards that ensure careers in the construction industry are a path to[Read More…]
Rally for Arrested Trump Protesters
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 13, 2016. On Friday night, young black and brown organizers successfully shutdown a Trump Rally at UIC. They were met with violence and hate from Trump supporters and the Chicago Police Department (CPD). Fights ensued between mainly white Sanders supporters and Trump supporters and yet the CPD, in large[Read More…]
