Charlotte, N.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2012. American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, Secretary-Treasurer Lorretta Johnson and Executive Vice President Francine Lawrence, as well as more than 100 AFT members and leaders, will be in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week as delegates to the Democratic National Convention.[Read More…]
Opinion
Democratic Party Platform Stands Up for Democracy, Supports Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2012. People For the American Way today applauded the announcement that the Democratic Party platform will contain support for a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC. “Since the Supreme Court handed down its Citizens United decision, Americans across the political[Read More…]
New Report Details How No Child Left Behind Waivers Impact English Language Learners
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2012. A new paper from the Center for American Progress outlines some of the ways the U.S. Department of Education is encouraging states to address the needs of English language learner students as they seek relief—in exchange for reforms—from certain No Child Left Behind Act requirements. The[Read More…]
Three Issues NOT Being Discussed by Republicans or Democrats: the Drug War, Poverty in America, and Money in Politics.
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2012. The HuffPost Shadow Conventions 2012, is a series spotlighting three issues that are not being discussed at the national GOP and Democratic conventions: The Drug War, Poverty in America, and Money in Politics. Today the HuffPost is taking a comprehensive look at America’s failed war on drugs[Read More…]
Mitt Romney Vows to Do Away With Advancements in Women’s Health
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2012. Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, blasted Mitt Romney for his call to repeal the Affordable Care Act during his acceptance speech for the Republican Party’s nomination. “Once again, Romney vowed to repeal Obamacare, one of the greatest advancements for women’s health in a generation,[Read More…]
African American Ministers Leadership Council Applauds Restoration of Early Voting Rights in Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2012. Ohio members of the African American Ministers Leadership Council (AAMLC) applauded a federal court’s decision today to restore early voting rights for all Ohioans in the three days before November’s election. In 2008, 93,000 Ohioans cast their votes in the three days before the election. Last[Read More…]
Wyoming Wolves Face a Dangerous Delisting Decision
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service drops federal protections in favor of Wyoming’s “Shoot on Sight” wolf plan LIVINGSTON, Mont.–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2012 – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that it is lifting federal protections for gray wolves in Wyoming. An unprecedented act by Congress removed wolves from the[Read More…]
SEIU’s Henry: Romney speech ‘Driven by a Platform That is Completely Detached From the Reality of Working People’s Lives and Driven by Divisiveness’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2012. Following is a statement by Mary Kay Henry, president of SEIU, regarding Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s acceptance speech tonight. “Mitt Romney’s acceptance speech capped off an RNC driven by a platform that is completely detached from the reality of working people’s lives and driven by[Read More…]
FACT CHECK: Romney’s Tenure At Bain Was Defined By Layoffs, Bankruptcies, Outsourcing
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2012. Mitt Romney told the story about his tenure as a corporate buyout specialist as if he was just a typical small business owner. But Romney balked at the offer to run Bain Capital until he was guaranteed that there “was no professional or financial risk,” and that[Read More…]
FACT CHECK: Romney Would Slash Veterans’ Benefits
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2012. Mitt Romney appropriately praised veterans in his speechlast night, but has suggested the privatization of veterans’ health care, breaking the promise to our men and women in uniform. The Romney-Ryan budget – if cuts were made across the board – could cut the funding for Veterans’ Affairs[Read More…]
