Trump’s actions, and the heartless, racist values that underlie them,diminish our standing in the world and make us less safe – not more.” WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2017. President Trump’s executive order Friday, calling for “extreme vetting,” suspends refugee admissions to the U.S., and shuts the door on Syrian refugees and[Read More…]
Commentary
No Better Description Of This Ungrateful, Angry Monster Has Ever Been Written
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017 By Verbalpaintball Sometimes, you read something that just nails it. For months, I’ve been trying to explain to those who would hear why I believe Donald Trump is the worst possible option as the leader of the free world. Why his entire entitled life is the[Read More…]
Our Revolution Statement on Trump’s Executive Action on Immigration and Refugee Admissions
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017. James Zogby, Our Revolution Board Member and President of the Arab American Institute, on Wednesday released the following statement in response to the latest executive orders signed by President Trump: “The executive order issued today by President Trump is wrong on so many levels. “President Trump’s[Read More…]
Here’s What’s Psychologically Wrong with Donald Trump
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017 By Karen Wehrstein With all the talk of Donald Trump’s mental health status, I’ve decided to do something I’ve put off for a while: write a diary that shows he is a textbook case of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), and spell out what that means in[Read More…]
Sierra Club Statement on Trump’s Border Tax Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017. Yesterday, a White House spokesperson announced Donald Trump wants to impose a 20% tax on imports from Mexico to help pay for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. In response, Ilana Solomon, director of the Sierra Club’s Responsible Trade Program released the following statement: “Donald Trump has[Read More…]
Brennan Center for Justice Statement on Donald Trump’s Call for Voter Fraud Investigation
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017. The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law released the following statement from President Michael Waldman: “The President swore to uphold the Constitution just five days ago. That includes the right to vote. That is what the highest officials in the land should preserve, protect,[Read More…]
Major General (Ret.) Paul Eaton on Reports of Trump Administration’s Return to Torture
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2017. In response to news that the Trump administration is looking to restore secret interrogation “black sites” and torture of detainees, retired Major General Paul D. Eaton, senior adviser to VoteVets, put out the following statement: “In recent weeks, it seemed that, perhaps, General Mattis, a[Read More…]
Grassroots Collaborative Statement on Governor Rauner’s 2017 State of the State Address
As Violence Soars, Governor Continues to Pursue Personal Political Agenda Over Needs of Residents Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2017. On Wednesday, Governor Rauner delivered his third state of the state address without having successfully passed a budget. The following is a statement from Amisha Patel, Executive Director of Grassroots Collaborative.[Read More…]
People’s Action: Trump’s Orders Desecrate Values of Equality, Justice, and Religious Freedom
We stand with immigrants and refugees, who have always been part of the fabric of our country. WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2017. Donald Trump signed executive orders today to build a wall along the southern border, create a deportation force, and exact retribution against sanctuary cities. Trump is also expected to[Read More…]
Immigrant Communities Respond to Executive Actions Banning Refugees and Attacking Sanctuary Cities
Chicago, IL — (ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2017 Update Donald Trump issued an executive order today that directs federal agencies to start building a U.S.-Mexico border wall and institute a crackdown on immigration. Video below is Wednesday’s OCAD Press Conference. Earlier Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders Wednesday targeting sanctuary cities[Read More…]
