CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2015. Kimberly Wasserman, an environmental organizer in Chicago’s Little Village and a winner of the international Goldman Environmental Prize, will speak on challenges local communities face in making positive environmental change at 4 p.m. Nov. 11 at Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The organizing and strategy[Read More…]
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Muslim-Catholic Dialogue at DePaul University to Focus on Sub-Saharan Africa
Muslim and Catholic leaders engaged in interfaith dialogue will be on DePaul University’s Lincoln Park Campus Nov. 12 to discuss theological resources for peace in sub-Saharan Africa. (Image by Anna Kreutz) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2015. Muslim and Catholic leaders engaged in interfaith dialogue will be on DePaul University’s Lincoln Park[Read More…]
Men Encouraged to ‘Get Whacked for Wildlife’ on World Vasectomy Day
World Vasectomy Day Highlights Role of Men in Family Planning, Environmental Protection “Get Whacked for Wildlife” T-shirt. TUCSON, Ariz.—(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2015. In honor of World Vasectomy Day on Friday, the Center for Biological Diversity is encouraging men around the country to “get whacked for wildlife” to highlight the pressure human[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton, In New Ad, Touts Plan to Make College More Affordable
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2015. As a generation of young Americans struggles to deal with the crushing burden of student debt, Hillary for America’s latest TV ad, “Compact,”highlights Hillary Clinton’s plan to reduce the cost of college. Clinton’s “New College Compact” would guarantee that students do not need to borrow to pay[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: Administration and Fire Chiefs Around the Country Take Action to Reduce the Risk of Wildfires in the Wildland Urban Interface Exacerbated by Climate Change
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2015. President Obama has made clear that climate change is one of the greatest threats facing our country and our planet. With a changing climate comes more extreme weather, including droughts and wildfires. The increase in wildfires is particularly dangerous in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI), where houses,[Read More…]
Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. Voluntarily Recalls Limited Production of Kitty Yums Chicken Recipe Cat Treats
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2015. Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. is voluntarily recalling a limited production of Blue Kitty Yums Chicken Recipe Cat Treats that may contain low levels of propylene glycol, which is not permitted by the FDA for use in cat food. Cats reacting to high doses of propylene[Read More…]
Religious Leaders Urge United Nations to Stand by Their Call for Decriminalization of Drug Use and Possession
Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Interdenominational Network of African American Congregations and Clergy to Mobilize in Support of Decriminalization Leading up to 2016 UN Meeting NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2015. The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc. (SDPC) is urging the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to stand by their call[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse to Present ‘Harpeth Rising’ on Saturday, November 14
Photo by Da Ping Luo Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2015. On Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse will proudly present ‘Harpeth Rising.’ Tickets are $15 per person. ‘Harpeth Rising’ chose to name themselves after a river[Read More…]
Nominations Being Accepted for 2016 Park Forest Hall of Fame Class
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2015. The Park Forest Historical Society will be accepting nominations for the Park Forest Hall of Fame until December 30, 2015. The official form, which must accompany the nomination, is available at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road on Wednesday and Saturday from[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Delivers Keynote Address to South Carolina Equality
SOUTH CAROLINA—(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2015. In a keynote address to SC Equality, Hillary Clinton spoke about her support for the LGBT community and her plan to continue to fight for equality for LGBT families and young people in the across the nation. Please see the full remarks below: “Thank you. Wow. [Read More…]
