Commentary By Charles C. Haynes Director, Religious Freedom Education Project The revolutions sweeping across Northern Africa and the Middle East could mark the beginning of a historic advance for democratic freedom — ranking in significance with such milestones of liberty as the American Revolution of 1776 and the disintegration of[Read More…]
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Gov. Scott Walker’s Assault on Employee Rights is Wrong
Abita Springs, LA—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2011. The National Guard District Council (NGDC) of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) stands side-by-side with our brothers and sisters in Wisconsin, and in every other State where the rights of employees are being threatened. The events in Wisconsin are very near and[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO on U.S. Air Force Boeing Announcement
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2011. The following statement is attributed to AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka: Yesterday’s announcement that the U.S. Air Force will award Boeing a $35 billion contract to build 179 tankers is a huge boost to America’s workers and to President Obama’s goal of winning the future and creating[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka On Wall Street Bonuses
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2011. Yesterday’s Wall Street bonuses are just one more example of how shared sacrifice only applies to the middle class, not corporate CEOs. While executives on Wall Street fret over the size of their bonuses, the rest of the country is worried about how they will put[Read More…]
More Reasons To Be A Proud Park Forester
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski I sat down with one of our Vice Principals today, Jack Heneghan, a 32-year employee of Marian Catholic High School. My intention was to clarify my need for some time off on Thursday, but Jack had more to say to me. He had absolutely glowing things[Read More…]
We Are One: Sign Petition Showing Solidarity; Keep Fighting Back (Video Commentary)
Wisconsin Budget Repair Bill Protest from Matt Wisniewski on Vimeo. Video Commentary From the United Steelworkers Workers everywhere are under attack. It’s time to fight back. The incredible show of solidarity in Wisconsin has inspired all 14 Democratic members of the Wisconsin state Senate to leave in protest, indefinitely delaying[Read More…]
SEIU: House CR Is Disastrous for Our Economic Recovery and Our Communities
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2011. Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following statement upon passage of H.R. 1, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act 2011 on Saturday. A detailed list on how the cuts will impact the services provided by our members can be found[Read More…]
Audubon President Comments on America’s Great Outdoors Initiative
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2011. “It’s not fattening. It can change your mood in a heartbeat. And it’s romantic. Taking nature personally is as American as freedom — and nature doesn’t belong to a party,” said David Yarnold, President & CEO of Audubon. “Audubon has been celebrating our nation’s spectacular landscapes and[Read More…]
Sec. of State Hillary Clinton Misses The Mark On The Drug War (Video)
Commentary Recently, during an interview with Mexico’s Televisa, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton declared that the United States can’t legalize drugs "because there is just too much money in it." Apparently, Clinton doesn’t understand that there’s so much money to be made selling illegal drugs precisely because drugs are illegal.[Read More…]
AARP: Budget Would Protect Seniors’ Access to Doctors For Two Years, but Unfairly Cut Home Energy Assistance
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2011. AARP Executive Vice President Nancy A. LeaMond released the following statement in reaction to the Administration’s FY2012 budget request: “AARP recognizes that the large federal budget deficit provides many challenges that we must address as a nation. Our members believe it is important for the President and[Read More…]
