Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2015 Number of Uninsured Americans over 55 Drops to Lowest Point Ever New data released by the Census Bureau this week showed that 8.8 million fewer people are uninsured compared to last year. The percentage of people over 55 who are uninsured has dropped to less than[Read More…]
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Pope Francis’ Challenge + Week of Moral Action for Climate Justice
Oak Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015 By: David Holmquist John Boehner, the Republican Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, is a devout Catholic. He has invited the last three Popes to address a joint session of Congress, and his longstanding wish has now been fulfilled. Pope Francis accepted Speaker[Read More…]
From the Fields of Delano to the Halls of Congress: Latinas Leading the Charge for Justice
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015 By: Jerónimo Saldaña A half-century ago this week, Dolores Huerta and the United Farm Workers voted to join Larry Itliong and Filipino farmworkers’ in commencing the Delano Grape Strike. Their fight for justice would serve as a catalyst for the Latino civil rights movement and mark[Read More…]
Mi Gente: Drug Policy Alliance Celebrates Latino Drug Policy Reformers
The Drug Policy Alliance Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month with Blog Series that Honors Latino Drug Policy Leaders NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2015. This week, the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) will launch a month-long online tribute to Latino drug policy reformers. As the nation reflects upon the history, cultures and contributions of[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Releases New Tools as Part of Know Before You Owe Mortgage Initiative
Tools Provide Additional Shopping Help for Consumers as New Mortgage Disclosure Rule Takes Effect WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is releasing new online tools as part of its Know Before You Owe initiative aimed at helping consumers navigate the mortgage process. The tools[Read More…]
Thursday, Sept. 17: Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) to Rally to Demand Superintendent McCarthy and Police Board Fire Detective Servin
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2015. On Thursday, September 17th at 7 p.m., theBlack Youth Project 100 (BYP100) Chicago Chapter in coordination with Black Lives Matter Chicago, We Charge Genocide, and Rekia Boyd’s family, will lead a public rally outside of Chicago Police Department (CPD) Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Ave., to demand[Read More…]
Booker T. Jones In Concert At Freedom Hall
Booker T. Jones. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Friday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m., the opening performance for the 2015 Freedom Hall Series will feature legendary musician, Booker T. Jones. It can be argued that it was Booker T. Jones who set the cast for modern soul music and[Read More…]
Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Student Voices Contest by Honoring the Countless Lives of Victims Lost to Gun Violence Since 1995
Special Event will Feature “The Unforgotten” Exhibit at ART WORKS Projects CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2015. The Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence (ICHV) will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Student Voices Contest, and honor the countless number of lives lost to gun violence by featuring decades of student artwork, poetry and[Read More…]
Meeting of the Chicago Southland for Bernie Sanders on Tuesday, September 15
FLOSSMOOR—(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2015. The Chicago Southland for Bernie Sanders group will meet on Tuesday, September 15 at Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery, 1035 Sterling Avenue. Meet committee chairs and get plugged into actions that you can start on doing such as working Social Media, phone banking, fundraising / event planning,[Read More…]
Unitarian Universalist Community Church to Screen Documentary Film ‘Hot Coffee’ on Friday, September 25
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2015. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host the screening of the documentary film ‘Hot Coffee’ on Friday, September 25 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the screening. Have you heard about the case of the woman who sued[Read More…]
