INDIANAPOLIS–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana signed a law today that singles out the Planned Parenthood Lafayette Health Center, mandating medically unnecessary structural changes. The law would force the center, which provides family planning services and abortions by medication, to alter its physical structure as though it provided surgical[Read More…]
Opinion
President Obama to Visit Mexico and Central America as Drug Prohibition-related Violence Wreaks Havoc in Region, with 70,000 Deaths in Mexico Alone
Statement from Ethan Nadelmann: Presidents Obama and Peña Nieto Should Have “Real Conversation” About Alternatives to Drug Prohibition in order to Reduce Violence, Improve Public Safety and Health NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2013. As President Obama departs for a three-day trip to Mexico and Central America to meet with several regional[Read More…]
Despite Court Order to Make EC Available for Women of All Ages, FDA Approves Plan B One-Step Only for Women 15 Years Old and Older
New drug approval only applies to one brand of emergency contraception, ignores clear and challenging barriers for women of all ages NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Yesterday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Plan B One-Step to be sold over-the-counter and without a prescription to women ages 15 and[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Says FDA Decision on Emergency Contraception is ‘Important Step Forward’
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards released the following statement in response to today’s decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on emergency contraception: “While there are still practical questions to resolve, this is an important step forward to expand access to emergency contraception[Read More…]
FDA’s Ruling to Hinder Accessibility of Plan B; NOW Calls For Implementation of Judge Korman’s Ruling
Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Yesterday’s ruling by the FDA to restrict access to Plan B One Step to those 15 years and older does not go far enough to allow access to emergency contraception to women of all ages. Millions of women need access[Read More…]
ACLU Statement on President’s Guantánamo Comments
NEW YORK –(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. At a press briefing today, President Obama restated his belief that the prison at Guantánamo should be closed. Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, responded to the president’s comments by detailing immediate actions the president could take. “We welcome the[Read More…]
Op-ed by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden on Fortune.com: Businesses Must Hire More Vets
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. The following op-ed by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden appeared this morning on Fortune.com http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2013/04/30/michelle-obama-jill-biden-vets/ Michelle Obama, Jill Biden: Businesses must hire more vets Two years ago, we launched Joining Forces, a nationwide campaign to rally all Americans to support our veterans and[Read More…]
Blowing the Whistle on Bad Behavior Takes More Than Guts
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. Our work environments play a bigger role than previously thought when it comes to reporting unethical behavior, according to University of Michigan researcher. “Our findings contradict conventional wisdom that the personal characteristics of an employee drive his or her decision to speak up,” said David Mayer,[Read More…]
Sun-Times: Ex-Crestwood water department head guilty on all 11 counts
Since news first broke of tainted well water in Crestwood finding its way to consumers — for 22 years — I have been baffled by the possible motivations. Verdict today? Guilty. From Casey Toner at the Chicago Sun-Times: The former Crestwood water department head accused of lying to investigators about[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka On Workers Memorial Day 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. On Workers Memorial Day, we come together to recognize the inherent dignity and value of every person and to remember all those who have perished on the job. As a third-generation coal miner, I’ve known firsthand the uncertainty of whether my loved ones would return home[Read More…]
