Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill on the Supreme Court Decision Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt Deep in the heart of Texas, the sneak attack on abortion care has been rebuked by the Supreme Court today. This decision puts the focus back on the constitutional rights[Read More…]
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NAACP: Shelby v. Holder – Three Years Later
The Invisible Face of Voter Suppression: Our Youth BALTIMORE, MD – (ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016. Three years ago tomorrow, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Shelby v. Holder, nearly dismantling the centerpiece of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The court ruled that 16 states no longer needed to pre-approve[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It: The Arizona Republic: Hillary Clinton: Immigration Needs Reform, Not Trump’s Bigotry
ARIZONA–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016 By: Hillary Clinton When Josie Mata was 7 years old, she learned that her mother was undocumented. From that moment on, Josie went to school every day afraid that she might return home to find her mom gone forever. The Matas live, work and pay taxes in[Read More…]
Transcript: Jake Sullivan, Jennifer Palmieri Criticize Trump’s Egomaniacal Brexit Response
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016. Below is a transcript of today’s press call with HFA Senior Policy Adviser Jake Sullivan and Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri: JAKE SULLIVAN: Thanks everybody for joining. We wanted to take a few minutes to talk about the implications of the UK’s vote to leave the European[Read More…]
On Day That Ends In ‘Y,’ Republicans Criticize Trump
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016. Donald Trump has spent years spouting hateful rhetoric and dangerous policies that will do serious harm to working families and put America’s security at risk, and Republicans are taking note. He may have attempted to run away from his floundering campaign to Scotland this week, but[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Statement on Supreme Court Split Decision on Policies Protecting Immigrant Children
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016 “Today’s 4-4 decision in U.S. vs Texas blocks implementation of President Obama’s attempt to keep immigrant parents and their children together without the fear of deportation. It is a profoundly disappointing setback for immigrant children, youth and families across the country who came here[Read More…]
Sierra Club Statement on Volkswagen’s Emissions Scandal Settlement
OAKLAND, CA –(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. Today, Bloomberg reported compensation that will be included in Volkswagen’s settlement for using emissions cheating devices in their so-called “clean diesel” vehicles. According to the report, the settlement amounts to about $10 billion and includes payment for owners of the polluting cars up to[Read More…]
NARAL on House Zika Response: ‘Pro-Life’ GOP Proves it Cares Llittle for Actual People’s Lives
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, released the following statement on the House GOP’s cynical response to the Zika crisis. The House GOP approved a bill last night that restricts funding for women’s health clinics and fails to provide adequate resources to combat the Zika[Read More…]
NEW VIDEO: Ahead of Scotland Trip, Great Britain Tees Off on Trump
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. In preparation for the long flight overseas, Hillary for America is releasing a new web video today for in-flight viewing as Scotland prepares for the return of Trump. His trip to highlight his extensive foreign policy experience building failing golf courses and angering some of our[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It: Washington Post — Trump’s Top Example of Foreign Experience: A Scottish Golf Course Losing Millions
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. Donald Trump is traveling to Scotland tomorrow, where his development of a golf course in Aberdeen was described as a “failure” by locals, according to the Washington Post. Highlights of the story include: Trump promised to create 6,000 – 7,000 jobs with the project. He delivered[Read More…]
