New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013–The far-reaching Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) should be a force for improving health outcomes for the more than half a billion people in twelve countries affected by the pact, but instead negotiators are moving towards finalizing a deal that in fact would restrict access to affordable medicines[Read More…]
Commentary
Center for Constitutional Rights Applauds City Council for Overriding Mayor Bloomberg’s Community Safety Act Veto
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. Today, in response to the New York City Council’s override vote on the Community Safety Act, the Center for Constitutional Rights released the following statement: We applaud the New York City Council for overriding Mayor Bloomberg’s ill-advised veto of the Community Safety Act. The people have[Read More…]
‘Wholehearted’ Support for Chelsea Manning from Center for Constitutional Rights
New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. In response to Chelsea Manning’s announcement today of her gender identity, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: The Center for Constitutional Rights once again applauds the courage of Chelsea Manning, first for being willing to risk her own freedom in service to her[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Experts on President Obama’s Plan to Lower College Costs
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. Higher education experts from the Center for American Progress today released the following reactions to President Barack Obama’s proposals aimed at making college more affordable: Carmel Martin, Executive Vice President for Policy at the Center for American Progress: The president is right to call for an[Read More…]
ACLU Comment on Bradley Manning Sentence
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. A military court-martial today sentenced Pfc. Bradley Manning to 35 years in prison for giving classified material to WikiLeaks. Ben Wizner, director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s Speech, Privacy & Technology Project, had this reaction: “When a soldier who shared information with the press and[Read More…]
The Incredible Impact Of Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s Medical Marijuana Special
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2013. The Huffington Post, The Incredible Impact Of Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s Medical Marijuana Special By: Tony Newman, August 20, 2013 A little over a week ago, Dr. Sanjay Gupta aired a one hour CNN special on medical marijuana. The impact of his special and an op-ed that[Read More…]
Follow-Up Story: Who Are These People Using Medical Marijuana, August 20, 2013
The truth about medical marijuana. (Photo: iStockPhoto) OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2013. First, I would like to thank our eNews readers for the positive feedback I’ve been getting about my recent commentary with my experience with the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (see: https://enewspf.com/opinion/commentary/45441-coming-out-of-the-closet-my-experience-with-the-oregon-medical-marijuana-program.html). I also want to thank our friends from the[Read More…]
Coming Out of the Closet: My Experience with the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program
The truth about medical marijuana. (Photo: iStockPhoto) OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2013. This past week saw groundbreaking events take place in the drug policy reform movement. Most notable were Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s documentary CNN ‘Weed;’ Attorney General Eric Holder’s announcement of plans to change to the federal sentencing guidelines that could reduce[Read More…]
Advocates Applaud Sensible and Compassionate Action by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Easing Restrictions on Medical Marijuana Program
Trenton, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2013. Gov. Chris Christie drew praise from medical marijuana advocates as he announced he would remove certain restrictions from the state’s medical marijuana program. In a conditional veto of Senate Bill 2842 the Governor approved the lifting of the three strain limit on the types of medical[Read More…]
Center for Constitutional Rights Statement on City’s Decision to Appeal Stop and Frisk Ruling
New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013. In response to news that the City plans to file their first appeal in the Floyd v. City of New York class action tomorrow, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: “We are very disappointed that the City has signaled it will continue to[Read More…]
