Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2017. When it comes to countering violent extremism in the Middle East, the Trump administration should abandon its harmful rhetoric and focus instead on thoughtful strategies that uphold American values of pluralism and inclusivity, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress. The[Read More…]
Opinion
Western Environmental Law Center Statement on Charlottesville Violence, Hate in America
Silence, crisis of leadership must change Taos, NM –(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. Today, we acknowledge our responsibility to stand in solidarity with all people and communities of good conscience who oppose hatred and discrimination. Heather Heyer’s murder at the hands of a white nationalist in Charlottesville, Virginia last weekend was an[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance Blog: Why a Drug Policy Organization Needs to Speak Out Against White Supremacy
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017 By: Megan Farrington The drug war is a tool of racial oppression. We see this in racial disparities in arrest and incarceration rates for drug offenses that exist even though white people and people of color use and sell drugs at about the same rates. We[Read More…]
Demonstration Tuesday, August 15: Democracy Under Assault Donald Trump is the Commander in Chief of White Supremacist Terrorism
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2017. Organizations working together for peace, social justice, equality and human rights will lead a demonstration today, Tuesday, August 15 at 5 p.m. at the Federal Building Plaza, Dearborn and Adams Streets in downtown Chicago. The murder and attempted murder of anti-racist demonstrators Saturday in Charlottesville, VA, by[Read More…]
Sessions’s Leak Warning To Journalists Misguided, Misplaced
Commentary By Gene Policinski (ENEWSPF)- A threat from the Trump administration, apparently aimed at journalists as part of a larger campaign to prevent widespread government “leaks” that have enraged the president, is the wrong message delivered by the wrong messenger. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, only a few days removed from[Read More…]
For Charlottesville: The People We Are Supposed to Be
Article contains resources for parents and educators that may help you help children in this frightening time Washington, DC – August 14, 2017 By: Lily Eskelsen García, president of the National Education Association I am struck by the pictures I’ve seen on the news. I am struck by the faces[Read More…]
NOW: Charlottesville White Supremacists Are On the Wrong Side of History
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2017. The white supremacists who launched a brutal protest against the city of Charlottesville, Virginia’s plan to remove a statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee must be held to account for their violence and hate speech, says Toni Van Pelt, president of the National Organization[Read More…]
Park Forest Art Fair to be Held September 16-17
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2017. The Park Forest Art Fair returns for its 62nd year on September 16 – 17 in DownTown Park Forest (on Main Street between Western Avenue and Orchard Drive). The Park Forest Art Fair is the second oldest juried art fair in the Chicago area. The[Read More…]
Indivisible Chicago Condemns Charlottesville Deadly Violence and Hate Filled Protests
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2017. Indivisible Chicago released the following statement in response to the events in Charlottesville “Indivisible Chicago condemns the attacks by white nationalist in Charlottesville, Virginia that have already left at least one dead. Indivisible Chicago supports the right to free speech, however the hate and bigotry promoted[Read More…]
Poll: Large Majority of the Public, Including Half of Republicans and Trump Supporters, Say the Administration Should Try to Make the Affordable Care Act Work
Most Americans Oppose Tough Negotiating Tactics Such As Ending Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments, but Most Republicans and Trump Supporters Favor Such Strategies; Most Republicans Are “Disappointed” But Not “Angry” That Repeal-and-Replace Legislation Did Not Pass Senate CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2017. After the Senate’s failure to pass legislation to repeal and replace the[Read More…]
