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For Mike Pence, It Was Just Too Much When the RNC Let an HIV-positive Woman Speak at the ’96 Convention

INDIANA–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016 By Kerry Eleveld Isn’t he the best. Back in the mid-’90s when the AIDS epidemic had already ravaged a generation of gay men, Mike Pence—a self-styled Christian “family values” guy—wasn’t feeling all that charitable toward gay Americans or really anyone with HIV/AIDS. For him, it was the perfect[Read More…]

VoteVets Statement on Donald Trump’s Speech to the American Legion

Cincinnati, OH -(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016.   The largest progressive veterans group in America, representing over 400,000 veterans, military families and civilian supporters, released the following statement regarding Donald Trump’s speech to the American Legion, today. Jon Soltz, Iraq War Veteran and Chairman of VoteVets.org said: “Donald Trump isn’t fit to[Read More…]

‘Beastly’ Casting Call at South Suburban College on September 29 & 30

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016.   The Children’s Theatre Company of South Suburban College will hold open auditions for Michele L. Vacca’s unique adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. The auditions will take place on September 29 and 30, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Readings will[Read More…]

SEIU’s Rocio Saenz on Donald Trump’s Immigration Policy Speech: Trump Obsessed With ‘Us’ vs. ‘Them’ Bigotry

WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016.   In response to Donald Trump’s immigration policy speech in Arizona, SEIU Executive Vice President Rocio Saenz issued the following statement: “This speech changed nothing for Donald Trump. What we heard tonight was nothing new. Just more of the same hateful and divisive speech aimed at creating an ‘Us’ vs ‘Them’ divide in our country. We heard it[Read More…]

The Reviews Are In: Trump Doubles Down on Anti-Immigrant Policies

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016.  Delivering his darkest speech yet, last night Donald Trump confirmed what we knew all along: there’s no new Trump, no pivot and no “softening.” He will continue his divisive campaign, spewing hateful rhetoric and pledging to forcibly deport every undocumented immigrant from our country. He described[Read More…]

Former Imperial Wizard of the KKK and White Supremacists Line Up to Praise Trump’s Speech

ARIZONA–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016 By Barbara Morrill Donald Trump’s immigration speech on Wednesday night was described here as “fascism in it’s purest, most vile form, slathered in an unbroken stream of lies,” while most in the media tip-toed around, trying to explain it all away. So, who was praising the speech? There[Read More…]

Sierra Club: Trump Attacks Climate Action In Failed Attempt to Demonstrate International Leadership

WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016.  Today, Donald Trump attacked international efforts to take action to tackle the climate crisis during a speech about his immigration policy. In Response, Sierra Club Political Director Khalid Pitts Released the Following Statement: “Trump has proven twice today how humiliating to the United States he[Read More…]

Two Four-Star Generals Back Clinton

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016. In a joint statement, two Four Star Generals, Bob Sennewald and David Maddox are endorsing Hillary Clinton for President. Sennewald is the former Commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Command, and Maddox was formerly Commander in Chief, U.S. Army-Europe. Clinton spoke at the American Legion on Wednesday:[Read More…]

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