Washington, DC —(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015. Yesterday morning many GOP Presidential candidates commented on the recent tragedy in Colorado for the first time — condemning violence while in the same breath repeating the same hateful rhetoric repeated by the shooter after he was arrested for a horrific act of violence[Read More…]
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SEIU President Henry: Working Families Worldwide Need Bold Commitments from Global Leaders at U.N. Climate Conference
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015. Mary Kay Henry, International President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following statement on today’s opening of the United Nations Climate Conference in Paris (COP21). “As part of the largest healthcare and service sector union in America, SEIU members, including the delegation of members[Read More…]
NRDC President: Paris Climate Agreement Must be Ambitious
PARIS –(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015 – President Obama today addressed leaders from more than 150 nations on the opening day of landmark climate talks in Paris that seek to reach a new and durable international agreement to curb the worst impacts of climate change. Following is a statement from Rhea Suh,[Read More…]
Sierra Club: President Obama Calls For Continued Climate Action At COP21 Climate Negotiations
PARIS, FR –(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015. During the opening day of the UNFCCC international climate negotiations in Paris– COP21 — President Barack Obama delivered opening remarks that outline the U.S. climate commitment and urged leadership, transparency, and financial support to vulnerable nations. In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Response to Colorado Springs Attacks
Denver, Colorado —(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2015. In response the Colorado Springs attacks, Vicki Cowart, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, released the below statement. Statement from Vicki Cowart, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Rocky Mountains: “The heart of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains (PPRM) is[Read More…]
NARAL Responds To The Shooting At Planned Parenthood in Colorado
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2015. Statement from Ilyse Hogue, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America: “While violence and arson are far too common at abortion clinics across America, today’s events in Colorado are shocking and sad escalation of this violence. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by this[Read More…]
Statement by NOW President Terry O’Neill on the Shootings in Colorado Springs, CO
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2015. NOW extends our heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed, and our wishes for the healing and well-being of those wounded in the assault on the Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs. Let’s be clear: this was an act of domestic terrorism. NOW calls[Read More…]
The Police Execution of Laquan McDonald
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2015 By: Frank Chapman, Field Organizer, Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression On October 20, 2014, 17 year old Laquan McDonald was murdered (shot 16 times) by Chicago police officer Craig Van Dyke. A police car dashboard camera video-recorded the shooting. After Chicago city officials saw the[Read More…]
SEIU President: “Clinton Plan for Investments in Caregiving Economy Will Improve Lives for Caregivers and Those in Their Care”
Washington—(ENEWSPF)—November 23, 2015. Today, SEIU President Mary Kay Henry released the following statement in support of Hillary Clinton’s plan to address the care economy vital for America’s seniors and people with disabilities. “Our nation’s home care providers make it possible for our seniors and those with disabilities to continue living[Read More…]
Robert Redford: World Leaders Should ‘Take Bold Action’ in Paris Climate Agreement
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2015 – With a crucial climate summit beginning soon in Paris, Robert Redford has released a video kicking off a citizen petition drive calling on world leaders to “take bold action” to avoid the damaging impacts of climate change. “We’re running out of time. But as a husband,[Read More…]
