Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America released a video as part of their SCOTUS Project to draw attention to the impact of Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt. It vividly shows what is a stake on the 43rd Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision and ahead of a[Read More…]
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South Sudan: Slaughter of Civilians, Gang Rapes Among ‘Shocking’ Crimes Committed by All Sides, Says UN
Child soldiers released in South Sudan. Photo: UNICEF/2015/South Sudan/Sebastian Rich GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–21 January 2016 – Hundreds of extra-judicial killings, enforced disappearances, gang-rapes, sexual slavery, forced abortion, massive child soldier recruitment and indiscriminate attacks against civilians with entire villages burned down have been perpetrated by all in sides in war-torn South[Read More…]
Seven Top Actresses Join Center for Reproductive Rights to Release Draw the Line Monologues, United in Support for Women’s Reproductive Rights
Elizabeth Banks, Amy Brenneman, Mercedes Mason, Mary McCormack, Dascha Polanco, Retta and Bellamy Young perform real stories of women’s obstacles to access critical reproductive health care across the U.S. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. Ahead of the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, today the Center for Reproductive Rights released the[Read More…]
NASA Sees Major Winter Storm Headed for Eastern U.S.
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. NASA and NOAA satellites are tracking a large winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snowfall to the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region on Jan. 22 and 23. Data from NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP and NOAA’s GOES-East satellite were used to create images and an animation of the[Read More…]
Chicago Launches ‘Open Grid’ to Help Residents Explore Their Neighborhoods
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Innovation and Technology announced the launch of OpenGrid, a first of its kind website and mobile app that uses open data to let residents search for unique information and events happening around them. Using OpenGrid, residents can access data[Read More…]
Stone Temple Baptist Church To Be Considered for Landmarks Honor
90-year-old North Lawndale building hosted frequent sermons by Dr. Martin Luther King CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. A North Lawndale church that hosted frequent sermons by Dr. Martin Luther King will be considered for designation as an official Chicago landmark, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced this week. “Stone Temple Baptist Church has been[Read More…]
Food & Water Watch Calls for Moratorium on Shutoffs and Poisoned Water Bills in Flint, Mich.
Flint residents are receiving shut-off notices even while the community faces public health disaster from its water supply. Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. National advocacy group Food & Water Watch today joined local Flint, Mich. residents calling for a moratorium on water service bills until the water flowing from taps is[Read More…]
Proposed Oregon Legislation Would Allow Communities to Protect Farmers’ Traditional Crops from Contamination by Genetically Engineered Crops
Salem, OR –(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. With backing from groups representing family farmers and food advocates, Oregon Representative Paul Holvey has introduced legislation that would give local governments back the right to protect farmers growing traditional crops from contamination by genetically engineered crops. The Transgenic Contamination Prevention Bill (HB 4122) would[Read More…]
Former Clerk at Cook County Recorder of Deeds Admits Accepting Cash Bribe in Exchange for Preparing Fraudulent Real Estate Deed
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2016. A former clerk for the Cook County Recorder of Deeds pleaded guilty today to accepting a cash bribe in exchange for preparing a back-dated deed on an Oak Park home and agreeing to record it with her office. REGINA TAYLOR accepted the $200 bribe from an[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action Against Herbies Auto Sales for Unlawful Lending Practices
Subprime “Buy Here Pay Here” Dealer Hid Finance Charges, Deceived Consumers Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today took action against Herbies Auto Sales, a buy-here pay-here used car dealer, for abusive financing schemes, hiding auto finance charges and misleading consumers. Herbies will pay $700,000[Read More…]
