Obama Administration’s Fight for American Jobs Pittsburgh–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2012. The United Steelworkers (USW) today welcomed the decision of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to side with the United States in a major trade dispute covering China’s imposition of illegal antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of grain oriented flat-rolled electrical[Read More…]
Opinion
New Report Notes Gains in Voting-Machine Technologies, But Warns They Could be Cancelled Out by Errors Introduced Through Mail, Internet Voting
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. –(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2012. When it comes to the integrity and accuracy of voting systems in the United States, the good news is that widespread technological upgrades have largely eliminated the voting-machine problems that were so evident when Florida’s disputed recount determined the 2000 presidential election. The bad news[Read More…]
Labor and Management Back Chicago Charter School Staff’s Decision to Unionize
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2012. Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy has become the latest Chicago charter school to unionize. The Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board certified the Chicago Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff (Chicago ACTS), an American Federation of Teachers affiliate, as the bargaining agent for the 52 teachers, certified paraprofessionals,[Read More…]
Mitt Romney Debuts False Ad Regarding His Stance on Abortion Rights
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2012. Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, criticized Mitt Romney for his new campaign ad that paints him as a moderate on reproductive rights. “Once again, Mitt Romney is trying to reinvent himself as a moderate on the issue of choice,” Keenan said. “Romney’s[Read More…]
Appeals Court Strikes Down Discriminatory DOMA, Congress Should Repeal It
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2012. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals today ruled that section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, which prohibits the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages sanctioned by the states, is unconstitutional. Michael Keegan, President of People For the American Way, issued the following statement: “Every[Read More…]
A Message From Bruce Springsteen on the November Elections
NEW JERSEY–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2012. Dear Friends: The election is coming up on all of us and we all have strong feelings about it. I’ve been getting asked a lot about where I stand, so for those who are interested, here goes. This presidential election is different than the last one[Read More…]
On Its 40th Birthday, the Clean Water Act Needs More Love
Nation’s leaders must renew commitment to clean water, strengthen clean water protections, defend basic right to clean water Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2012. The following statement is from Trip Van Noppen, president of Earthjustice, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act: “Today we celebrate 40 years[Read More…]
Why Do You Want To Run For Office?
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Why do you want to run for office? Why not? This may or may not surprise some of you, but I first took seriously the possibility that I might run for office after reading Michael Moore’s Stupid White Men …And Other Sorry Excuses for the State[Read More…]
NOW: Women’s Issues Addressed in Debate, Decision Clearer than Ever
Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2012 Last night’s presidential debate finally got around to tackling women’s rights issues, and the candidates’ answers were telling. But first, NOW applauds moderator Candy Crowley for “going rogue” by daring to ask President Obama and Mitt Romney clarifying questions, trying[Read More…]
New Report Shows District-by-District Impacts of Ryan Budget on Seniors
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2012. The House Republican Budget makes a number of significant changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and numerous other programs that benefit seniors. Their budget principles are simple: Make seniors pay much more for much less while enriching private insurers and drug companies; and put greater financial burdens on seniors.[Read More…]
