SEIU’s Henry: “With President Obama’s continued leadership, working people will know that America is moving forward, that we are on the right path, and that our country’s best days are still to come.” CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2012. The following is a statement by SEIU President Mary Kay Henry in advance[Read More…]
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Video: Sandra Fluke Addresses The DNC In Primetime
PBS: Attorney and Women’s Rights Activist Sandra Fluke addressed the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night, talking about her media-covered experience testifying for Congress and the need to support women’s rights to choose their needs.
American Federation of Teachers Statement in Support of Chicago Teachers Union
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2012. Statement of American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten in support of the Chicago Teachers Union. “Yesterday, on a call with her fellow AFT executive council members, including the union’s three national officers, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis reported on the status of the CTU’s[Read More…]
International Pressure Key to Comprehensive Agreement Between the Sudans
JUBA, South Sudan–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2012. As Sudan and South Sudan enter the final round of negotiations, the international community must pressure both countries to resolve all outstanding issues to secure sustained peace between the Sudans, according to a new Enough Project brief. During the last round of negotiations, the two[Read More…]
Video: Mitt Romney’s Mom Says his Dad was ‘Refugee from Mexico’ on Welfare ‘For Years’
Commentary So it’s okay for the Romneys to come from Mexico, take "our" jobs — or fire us, depending on the narrative — and get on Welfare. Different rules for some?
Steelworkers Who Lost Jobs: Romney is Wrong for ‘Making Money Without a Moral Compass’
NORTH CAROLINA–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2012. Steelworkers Randy Johnson and Dave Foster shared with the world their personal and painful stories of losing their jobs and seeing their communities suffer because of Mitt Romney’s Bain Capital. Watch and share this important testimony about Romney’s real business record: Source: http://www.usw.org
Exceptional Upward Mobility in the U.S. is a Myth, International Studies Show
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2012. The rhetoric is relentless: America is a place of unparalleled opportunity, where hard work and determination can propel a child out of humble beginnings into the White House, or at least a mansion on a hill. But the reality is very different, according to a[Read More…]
Greed and Debt: The True Story of Mitt Romney and Bain Capital (Rolling Stone)
Commentary Get to know Mitt Romney via footwork from Rolling Stone: Last May, in a much-touted speech in Iowa, Romney used language that was literally inflammatory to describe America’s federal borrowing. "A prairie fire of debt is sweeping across Iowa and our nation," he declared. "Every day we fail to[Read More…]
Rolling Stone: The Federal Bailout That Saved Mitt Romney
Commentary Get to know Mitt Romney. From Rolling Stone: Mitt Romney likes to say he won’t "apologize" for his success in business. But what he never says is "thank you" – to the American people – for the federal bailout of Bain & Company that made so much of his[Read More…]
Excerpts of SEIU President Mary Kay Henry’s Convention Remarks
Ms. Henry will focus on what’s at stake for working people this election and the stark difference between President Obama’s inclusive vision for America and Mitt Romney’s plan to continue failed policies of the past. Charlotte, NC–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2012. On behalf of SEIU’s 2.1 million members and other working men[Read More…]
