NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2013. In his State of the City speech today, Mayor Bloomberg announced a new police policy: those arrested for marijuana in New York City will no longer have to spend a night in jail. The Mayor said: “But we know that there’s more we can do to[Read More…]
Commentary
American Federation of Teachers on President Obama’s Early Childhood Education Proposals
Washington–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2013. AFT President Randi Weingarten’s statement on President Obama’s early childhood education proposals. “Investing in early childhood education is among the best investments we can make in a young child’s life. This one investment has the potential to boost graduation rates, ensure that children build a sound foundation[Read More…]
NOW and One Billion Rising Call Attention to Violence Against Women
Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2013. Today, women and men around the world are rising and dancing to end violence against women and girls. The National Organization for Women is a proud partner in the One Billion Rising actions organized by Vagina Monologues author and global[Read More…]
Center for American Progress: President Obama’s Commitment to Veterans Must Remain a Second-Term Priority
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. In last night’s State of the Union address, President Barack Obama reaffirmed his commitment to the men, women, and families who have carried the burdens of a decade of war, and today the Center for American Progress released “President Obama’s Commitment to Veterans Must Remain a[Read More…]
Robin Kelly Statement on State of the Union Address
Kelly Attends Address in Washington as Guest of Rep. Bobby Rush Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013 – Robin Kelly released the following statement after attending President Obama’s State of the Union address in Washington, DC. Kelly was invited as a guest of Rep. Bobby Rush, who along with Rep. Danny Davis,[Read More…]
NOW Salutes Senate Vote on Violence Against Women Act Calls on House to Follow Lead and Pass Inclusive VAWA
Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. The National Organization for Women lauds today’s Senate vote to pass an inclusive and long-overdue reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Despite efforts by a handful of misguided Republicans to undermine the bill’s important provisions, the Senate reauthorized[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance: Say It, Mr. President
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—February 12, 2013. By Ethan Nadelmann: Executive Director, Drug Policy Alliance I firmly believe that at some point during his second administration President Obama is going to address the issue of mass incarceration in America. What I fear is that he is going to wait so long, and ultimately[Read More…]
Center for American Progress on Pentagon Decision to Extend Benefits to Same-Sex Military Spouses
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Today the Pentagon announced 20 new benefits to be available to gay service members and their families. In response the Center for American Progress released the following statement from Senior Fellow Lawrence J. Korb: The Pentagon’s announcement today that it would extend a number of benefits to[Read More…]
LCWR Statement on Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI
Silver Spring, MD-(ENEWSPF)- The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), which represents 80 percent of the Catholic sisters in the United States who have been under scrutiny by Rome, released the following statement regarding the announcement that Pope Benedict XVI will resign his office effective February 28, 2013: The Leadership[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Responds to Statement by Catholic Bishops Re: Birth Control Coverage under the Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2013. Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards decried the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ continued objection today to the Affordable Care Act’s birth control benefit. The revised accommodation, released last week, will ensure that women can access birth control with no co-pay as part of basic[Read More…]
