Democratic Candidates Makeup the Strongest Environmental Ticket in History Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2016. On Friday, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Secretary Hillary Clinton announced Senator Tim Kaine as her running mate. In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement: “Secretary Clinton’s selection of Senator Tim[Read More…]
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Retired Marine General John R. Allen Endorses Hillary Clinton
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2016. Retired Marine General John R. Allen is endorsing Hillary Clinton for President, citing his trust in her ability and experience to keep our country safe and secure. Allen, who retired as a 4-star General after 37 years in uniform, was Deputy Commander of U. S. Central[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Statement on the Resignation of Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2016. Following today’s resignation of Debbie Wasserman Schultz from her role as Chair of the Democratic National Committee, Hillary Clinton issued the following statement: “I want to thank my longtime friend Debbie Wasserman Schultz for her leadership of the Democratic National Committee over the past five years.[Read More…]
NOW: Senator Tim Kaine will Fight for Women
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2016. Statement by NOW President Terry O’Neill: From day one, Tim Kaine will be a vice president who will work to break down the barriers that hold women and marginalized communities back. Women will face difficult and far-reaching challenges during the next four years, and Tim Kaine[Read More…]
Study: Car Sharing Stalls Under Tax Burdens, Competition
A new study from DePaul University finds that car sharing companies, including Zipcar, are heavily taxed, which may be deterring drivers from buying memberships. (iStock/Susan Montgomery) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2016. Hefty taxes on car-sharing services, such as Zipcar, may be stopping some drivers from getting behind the wheel. Researchers[Read More…]
Independent Fact Checkers Review Trump’s Convention
“Here, at our convention, there will be no lies. We will honor the American people with the truth, and nothing else.” – Donald Trump. 7-21-16 NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2016. The GOP convention has ended and it’s clear that while the Republican party is divided over their nominee, they are united[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Trump Speech “Silent on the Rising Climate Crisis Threatening American Communities”
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2016. Donald Trump just delivered an acceptance speech which was leaked earlier tonight. Despite soaring, record temperatures and a deepening climate crisis, his speech does not even mention the word “climate” a single time. In Response, Sierra Club Political Director Khalid Pitts Released the Following Statement:[Read More…]
North Carolina Governor McCrory Issues Statement on the NBA’s Decision to Relocate 2017 All-Star Game
NORTH CAROLINA–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2016. Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on the NBA’s decision about the 2017 All-Star Game: “The sports and entertainment elite, Attorney General Roy Cooper and the liberal media have for months misrepresented our laws and maligned the people of North Carolina simply because most people[Read More…]
Center for American Progress’ Laura E. Durso on the NBA Moving the All-Star Game Due To LGBT Discrimination in North Carolina
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2016. Laura E. Durso, the Senior Director of the LGBT Research and Communications Project at the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement after the National Basketball Association, or NBA, announced that it would move the 2017 NBA All-Star Game from North Carolina as a[Read More…]
Hillary for America Chair John Podesta Statement on Donald Trump’s Acceptance Speech
OHIO–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2016. Hillary for America Chair John Podesta released the following statement on Donald Trump’s acceptance speech: “Tonight, Donald Trump painted a dark picture of an America in decline. And his answer – more fear, more division, more anger, more hate — was yet another reminder that he is[Read More…]
