Washington, D.C —(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2018 By: Sam Hananel Americans overwhelmingly reject the idea that improving the nation’s infrastructure should come at the expense of protections for air, water, wildlife and natural places, a new poll finds. Ninety-four percent of Americans, including 92 percent of people who voted for President Donald Trump,[Read More…]
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NOW: Donald Trump is a Racist and Hurting Women
Women and Children are Three-Quarters of Immigrants in U.S. Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2018 By: Emily Imhoff Statement of NOW President Toni Van Pelt Donald Trump’s repellent complaint about too many immigrants from “s-hole” countries is more than a window into his racist soul. His hate speech must be heard[Read More…]
Earthjustice: Trump’s Call For $18 Billion Border Wall Funding Is A Reckless Waste Of Taxpayer Money
In a time of steep budget cuts, financing a wall is senseless Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 9, 2018 By: Raul Garcia The Trump administration is asking Congress for nearly $18 billion to build more than 700 miles of border wall along the southwest, news reports unveiled this week. Reportedly, the Trump administration[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Analysis: Infrastructure Plan Must Not Undermine Endangered Species Act
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—January 9, 2018 By: Ryan Richards and Kyle Cornish As President Donald Trump prepares to announce his version of an infrastructure plan, lawmakers must reject any proposal that presents a false choice between environmental protection and infrastructure investment. The president’s plan will be good for large developers but[Read More…]
Video: Oprah’s Speech Accepting The Cecil B. Demille Award #GoldenGlobes
ENEWSPF- Wow. Just, wow. In case you missed @Oprah’s #GoldenGlobes speech: “A new day is on the horizon.” (Courtesy @GoldenGlobes) pic.twitter.com/nqKgVo1WTz — CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) January 8, 2018
California Officials Respond to Jeff Sessions
CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2018 By: Amber Iris Langston If you are in the cannabis industry, you probably heard the news yesterday which sent waves of fear and confusion throughout the country for every player in the marijuana market. Cannabis stocks took a dive, and everyone called their lawyers looking for hope[Read More…]
Voter Purges Prevent Eligible Americans from Voting, Center for American Progress Fact Sheet Says
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2018 By: Danielle Root and Liz Kennedy Next week, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether Ohio can remove people from voters rolls simply because they didn’t vote in previous elections. A new fact sheet from the Center for American Progress outlines how these voter[Read More…]
Jeff Sessions’ Attack on Legal Marijuana Draws Fierce Bipartisan Opposition
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2018 By: Tony Newman Yesterday, Jeff Sessions made worldwide news when he rescinded the Obama-era “Cole Memo” that allowed states to move forward with marijuana legalization, with limited federal intrusion. The blowback has been fast and furious, with dozens of Republican and Democratic lawmakers speaking out in[Read More…]
Trump Attorney General Jeff Sessions Wants to Stifle the Cannabis Legalization Movement. He’s Only Made Us Stronger.
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2018 By: Anthony Johnson, Director, New Approach Oregon Attorney General Jeff Sessions was opposed by cannabis legalization supporters for good reason as he’s had a long history of supporting Reefer Madness policies. Despite Donald Trump’s campaign promise to respect states’ rights to implement their own marijuana laws, Sessions[Read More…]
Congressman Blumenauer Statement on Reports that AG Sessions to End Policy on State Marijuana Laws
Portland, Ore. – (ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018. Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, today released the following statement on reports that Attorney General Jeff Sessions will rescind the “Cole Memo”—guidance established by the Obama Administration in 2013 to allow states to implement responsible marijuana laws without federal[Read More…]
