New analysis by the Worldwatch Institute examines global trends in solar power Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. The year 2013 saw record-breaking growth for solar electricity generation as the photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) markets continued to grow. With over 39 gigawatts installed worldwide, the PV solar market represented[Read More…]
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ACLU Supports Senate NSA Reform Bill
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) introduced a bill today that would scale back the NSA’s surveillance powers by requiring a specific phone number or other “selector” before the NSA can collect certain records, provide for greater transparency to prevent abuse, and create a public advocate to represent privacy[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Condemns Ruling Against Physicians’ Right to Counsel on Firearm Safety
Ruling by Appellate Court threatens physicians’ ability to counsel parents about firearm safety, putting children’s lives at risk ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL—(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014 — The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to uphold a “physician gag law” in Florida violates the First Amendment rights of pediatricians and threatens their[Read More…]
Senate Bill Would Prohibit ‘Bulk Collection’ of Americans’ Records; Other Programs Still Await Reform
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. Today, U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) introduced a revised version of the USA FREEDOM Act. The bill, which would prohibit bulk collection of Americans’ business records and increase transparency and accountability in surveillance, has the best chance of any stand-alone bill of becoming law in this session[Read More…]
SEIU’s Second Round of Ads Stress Shameful GOP Record & Rhetoric on Immigration
SEIU Launches New Radio Ads Urging Latinos to Register to Vote, Targeting Republican Party and Congressmen Gardner, Coffman, Valadao and Heck WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. At the height of a national debate where Republican members of Congress have veered to extremist tactics and rhetoric to address immigration and the children[Read More…]
Why the New York Times’ Editorial Series Calling for Marijuana Legalization Is Such a Big Deal
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2014. The New York Times editorial board made history Sunday, as the first major national paper to call for an end to marijuana prohibition. And how they did it is half the story — with rare flash and panache, as well as the intellectual and moral substance[Read More…]
Report Finds NSA Surveillance Harming Journalism and Law
Government Spying Undermines Media Freedom and Right to Counsel, ACLU-Human Rights Watch Shows WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2014. Large-scale U.S. surveillance is seriously hampering U.S.-based journalists and lawyers in their work, the American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Watch said in a joint report released today. Surveillance is undermining media freedom[Read More…]
Addressing the Real Impact of Native Mascots and Team Names on American Indian and Alaska Native Youth
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2014. Today, the Center for American Progress released a report highlighting the impact of native mascots and team names on American Indian and Alaska Native, or AI/AN, youth and proposed key steps that federal, state, and local governments can take to address these effects. The report explores[Read More…]
Veterans to Deliver Letter to Israeli Ambassador – Stop the Slaughter of Palestinian Civilians in Gaza
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2014. Members of Veterans For Peace will deliver a letter to Israel’s Embassy, 3514 International Dr. NW, Washington, D.C. 20008, at 1:30 pm Monday afternoon, July 21. The letter calls on the government of Israel to immediately halt the bombing of Palestinian civilians and to withdraw all its troops and[Read More…]
Poll: Six Out Of Ten Americans Support Retail Marijuana Sales In Colorado
Denver, CO-(ENEWSPF)- More than six out of ten Americans – including majorities of self-identified Democrats, Independents, and Republicans – support the regulation and retail sale of marijuana in Colorado, according to the findings of a nationwide HuffPost.com/YouGov poll released on Tuesday. Colorado voters in 2012 approved a statewide initiative legalizing the personal[Read More…]
