Denver, Colorado —(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2015. In response the Colorado Springs attacks, Vicki Cowart, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, released the below statement. Statement from Vicki Cowart, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Rocky Mountains: “The heart of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains (PPRM) is[Read More…]
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NARAL Responds To The Shooting At Planned Parenthood in Colorado
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2015. Statement from Ilyse Hogue, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America: “While violence and arson are far too common at abortion clinics across America, today’s events in Colorado are shocking and sad escalation of this violence. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by this[Read More…]
Statement by NOW President Terry O’Neill on the Shootings in Colorado Springs, CO
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2015. NOW extends our heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed, and our wishes for the healing and well-being of those wounded in the assault on the Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs. Let’s be clear: this was an act of domestic terrorism. NOW calls[Read More…]
The Police Execution of Laquan McDonald
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2015 By: Frank Chapman, Field Organizer, Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression On October 20, 2014, 17 year old Laquan McDonald was murdered (shot 16 times) by Chicago police officer Craig Van Dyke. A police car dashboard camera video-recorded the shooting. After Chicago city officials saw the[Read More…]
To The Editor: Empowering Small Donors through Campaign Finance Reform
To The Editor: We would like to think that the strength of our voice is not dependent on the size of our wallets. Today, however, money speaks louder than votes. For instance, a recent Politico investigation found that the 67 biggest donors to the current election have given more than[Read More…]
SEIU President: “Clinton Plan for Investments in Caregiving Economy Will Improve Lives for Caregivers and Those in Their Care”
Washington—(ENEWSPF)—November 23, 2015. Today, SEIU President Mary Kay Henry released the following statement in support of Hillary Clinton’s plan to address the care economy vital for America’s seniors and people with disabilities. “Our nation’s home care providers make it possible for our seniors and those with disabilities to continue living[Read More…]
What Presidential Campaigns Reveal About Effective Marketing
DePaul University’s Bruce Newman discusses the newest trends in political marketing Pictured is the White House in July 2015. (Photo by Wendy Smit) CHICAGO — (ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2015. The 2016 presidential election is less than a year away, and candidates are turning to technology more than ever to effectively brand, advertise[Read More…]
Robert Redford: World Leaders Should ‘Take Bold Action’ in Paris Climate Agreement
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2015 – With a crucial climate summit beginning soon in Paris, Robert Redford has released a video kicking off a citizen petition drive calling on world leaders to “take bold action” to avoid the damaging impacts of climate change. “We’re running out of time. But as a husband,[Read More…]
Sierra Club: World Trade Organization Puts Dolphins At Risk
GENEVA –(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2015. Today, the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled against the dolphin-saving U.S. labeling program for tuna, calling it a “technical barrier to trade.” Mexico brought the case against the U.S. Since 1990, the United States has maintained a “dolphin-safe” labeling program for tuna that allows consumers to[Read More…]
Paris Attacks Amplify the Need to Defeat ISIS in the Middle East
Kurdish fighters take up positions to fight ISIS militants in Kobani, Syria, on November 1, 2014. Source: AP/Jake Simkin Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2015. In recent weeks, the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, or ISIS, has shown that it is capable of conducting terrorist activities outside of[Read More…]
