BURLINGTON, Vt. –-(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2015. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders stated today that the United States needs major reforms to our broken criminal justice system, and that a good step forward would be to end the practice of prisons in America being run by private corporations. He will soon introduce legislation[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
8 Key Reactions to Clinton’s Plan from Leading Campaign Finance Reform Advocates
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2015. Today, Hillary Clinton announced a set of proposals to restore integrity to American elections by overturning Citizens United, ending secret money in politics and amplifying the voices of ordinary Americans. Clinton’s plan sharply contrasts with the positions of many Republican candidates, who continue to defend secret[Read More…]
Amara Enyia: New Vision in 7th Congressional District
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2015. Envisioning stronger communities forged by better opportunities, greater investment in people, and strong, energetic leadership, Amara C. Enyia filed with the FEC today to establish an exploratory committee for the 7th District U.S. Congressional seat. “Now is the time for bold, servant leadership that empowers the residents[Read More…]
Governors State University Addiction Studies Alumni Club to Host Recovery Walk on September 12
University Park, Illinois –(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2015. In celebration of National Recovery Month, the Governors State University Addictions Studies Alumni Club will sponsor their fourth annual Walk for Recovery on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Governors State University. The Walk for Recovery is designed to honor individuals in recovery or who are seeking[Read More…]
Close to 8,000 People Killed in Eastern Ukraine, Says UN Human Rights Report
Five-year-old Nikita, whose father was killed during shelling while returning home from work, stands at his window in a district in the city of Pervomaysk in Donetsk Oblast (December 2014). Photo: © UNICEF/NYHQ2014-3507/Volpi GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–8 September 2015 – Close to 8,000 people have lost their lives in eastern Ukraine since mid-April[Read More…]
Refugees Have to be Dealt with as Human Beings, Stresses Senior UN Official
Children stand near the reception centre near the town of Gevgelija, in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on 4 September 2015, after crossing the border from Greece together with their families. Photo: UNICEF/Christopher Tidey GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–8 September 2015 – Refugees have to be dealt with as human beings, and the[Read More…]
Fossil, Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show at Prairie State College Oct. 17 and 18
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2015. The Prairie State College (PSC) Natural Science Department is hosting the South Suburban Earth Science Club Fossil, Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18, in the Prairie Center Gym on PSC’s main campus at 202[Read More…]
Prairie State College Names Two to Administrative Positions
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) recently named two new administrators on campus. Gregory Kain was named executive director of information technology resources, and George Pfotenhauer was named chief of police. As executive director of information technology[Read More…]
Forum on Illinois’ Failing Prison Healthcare System at Roosevelt University on Sept. 12
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2015. Disturbing stories about lack of care and inattention to prisoners’ health inside the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) will be shared by prisoners and their families during a Sept. 12 public forum on prison healthcare injustice. (Photo above is from Pew Charitable Trusts). Formerly incarcerated men and[Read More…]
More Than Half of Asian Americans with Diabetes are Undiagnosed
New statistics also show rising prevalence of diabetes among all groups Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2015. More than half of Asian Americans and nearly half of Hispanic Americans with diabetes are undiagnosed, according to researchers from the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Their results[Read More…]
