“…a stark and sobering reminder that hatred of Jews is not history, it is a current event…” New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2016 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today issued its top 10 list of manifestations of anti-Semitism that have afflicted Jewish communities across the United States and around the world[Read More…]
Analysis
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending Dec. 24, 2016
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 29, 2016 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending December 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 265,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 275,000. The 4-week moving average was 263,000, a decrease of 750 from the previous week’s unrevised[Read More…]
In Every State, Minimum Wage Falls Far Short of a Living Wage
“In urban and rural states across the country, the living wage is consistently far higher than the minimum wage, and higher than most people would guess.” WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2016. Workers in some cities and states will be getting a raise next week as annual minimum wage increases go into[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Dec. 27, 2016
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—December 27, 2016. On Dec. 26, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes coordinated with and[Read More…]
As Solar Installations Hit Record High in 3rd Quarter, Senators Merkley and Markey Call for 100% Renewables by 2050
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 27, 2016 By Meteor Blades Source: Solar City As of last month, there were some 1.1 million residential rooftop solar power systems keeping the televisions, refrigerators, computers, stoves, and lights on throughout the United States. In California, the solar leader, about 600,000 homes have installed such systems. And here, as[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It — Huffington Post: 2016: Historic Victories And Devastating Setbacks In Fight Against Failed Drug War
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2016 By: Tony Newman, Director of Media Relations, Drug Policy Alliance For the last seven years I have written an end-of-year piece about the top stories of the year in the fight to end our disastrous war on drugs. 2016 has been a strange, difficult year. We’ve[Read More…]
Putin Involved in Election Hack and Trump May Have Known
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2016 By Egberto Willies This story is getting bigger, and it would not surprise me if it ultimately becomes the 21st century Watergate. There are just too many Russian and Vladimir Putin connections. CIA evidence continues to point to Putin’s involvement in the 2016 election hack. Worse,[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending Dec. 10, 2016
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 15, 2016 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending December 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 254,000, a decrease of 4,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 258,000. The 4-week moving average was 257,750, an increase of 5,250 from the previous week’s unrevised[Read More…]
The Government and Private Sector Should Partner to Combat Seafood Slavery
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2016. Recent in-depth investigations have exposed horrific and widespread human rights abuses in the global fishing industry. According to reporting by the Associated Press, The New York Times, and other major news outlets, much of the fish that winds up on U.S. tables is caught and[Read More…]
New Study Determines Opening a Supervised Injection Facility for People Who Inject Drugs Could Save Millions
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC— (ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2016. For the first time, researchers have determined the potential cost and benefits of opening a supervised injection facility for people who inject drugs in the United States. The study, released today, found that a single facility in San Francisco could generate $3.5 million[Read More…]
