Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. Seventh graders who are exposed to alcohol ads on TV, and who say they like the ads, may experience more severe problems related to drinking alcohol later in their adolescence, according to a study in the February 2013 issue of Pediatrics, “Exposure to Alcohol[Read More…]
Opinion
Pot Prohibition, Regulation and Danger to the Young
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2013. Wall Street Journal, Letters to the Editor Pot Prohibition, Regulation and Danger to the Young, January 28, 2013 http://online.wsj.com/public/page/letters.html The defenders of the status quo say that we can’t end marijuana prohibition because it “sends the wrong message to the kids” and will increase teen drug[Read More…]
ACLU Says Roadmap to Citizenship Must Protect Civil Liberties
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. The framework released by the “Gang of Eight” rightly includes the creation of a roadmap to citizenship, but also includes provisions that endanger everyone’s civil liberties and do nothing to reverse the recent extraordinary and unwarranted increase in wasteful spending on border security. Roadmap to Citizenship. “The Gang of Eight[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Endorses Senator Feinstein Legislation to Ban Assault Weapons
The time has come for serious debate about guns in America Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) endorses the Assault Weapons Regulatory Act of 2013, and commends Senator Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) for her tireless leadership on this important issue. “Children deserve to be safe in their[Read More…]
Parents Numb to Misuse of Narcotic Pain Meds by Youth, New Poll Shows
Only 1 in 5 parents say they are very concerned about children, teens misusing narcotics, according to U-M’s National Poll on Children’s Health EN ESPAÑOL ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. Despite data on rising rates of abuse and overdoses of narcotic pain medicines across all age groups, in a new[Read More…]
US: DC Police Mishandle Sexual Assault Cases
Independent Oversight Needed to Ensure Proper Investigation Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. Victims of sexual assault in Washington, DC, are not getting the effective response they deserve and should expect from the district’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Sexual assault cases are too[Read More…]
Friends of the Earth: A greener day at State Department?
Kerry expected to lead on tar sands pipeline, global climate policy Friends of the Earth: Obama’s nominee must live up to inaugural pledge WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. As Senator John Kerry’s confirmation hearing opens today, President Obama has set high expectations for his nominee to lead the State Department with[Read More…]
Center for American Progress’ Tanden and Korb on Lifting Ban on Women Serving in Combat
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta today lifted the ban on women serving in combat, and the Center for American Progress released the following statements from CAP President Neera Tanden and Senior Fellow Lawrence J. Korb: “Today marks one more critical step for advancing equality for all[Read More…]
ACLU: Defense Department Will Lift Policy Excluding Women from Combat
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. “We are thrilled to hear Secretary Panetta’s announcement today recognizing that qualified women will have the same chance to distinguish themselves in combat as their brothers-in-arms, which they actually already have been doing with valor and distinction,” said Ariela Migdal, senior staff attorney with the ACLU[Read More…]
Brennan Center Highlights New Proposal to Modernize Voting System, Bill Introduced Today
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Following a presidential election marred by long lines and confusion at the polls, the Brennan Center for Justice highlighted a proposal today to modernize voter registration and bring America’s election system into the 21st century — just days after President Obama mentioned voting reform in his[Read More…]
