Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2015 By: Will Godfrey Record numbers of reformers gathered in Washington, DC, recently to explore ways to extend their growing influence far beyond drugs. “I’m Ross Ulbricht’s father,” said the gray-haired man on the stage. “Ross was arrested two years ago and convicted. He was sentenced to[Read More…]
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Hillary Clinton Commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2015. On the 60th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Hillary Clinton delivered an address at the National Bar Association’s “The Role Lawyers Played in the Montgomery Bus Boycott’s Commemoration Tour” on the acts of courage and sacrifice from many throughout the civil rights movement and the[Read More…]
Statement from BYP100 on the Firing of CPD Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2015. The Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) is pleased to learn that Mayor Rahm Emanuel has taken one necessary step towards holding himself and the city of Chicago accountable for its promotion and support of systemic violence against Black people by firing Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy. Mayor[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Asks for Resignation of Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy; Attorney General Madigan Requests Justice Department Investigate the CPD
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced at a news conference today that he has asked for the resignation of Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy. McCarthy was not present at the news conference by the Mayor indicated that the Superintendent had, in fact, resigned. The announcement comes as angry protests[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Task Force on Police Accountability
Five-Member Panel Will Work to Improve the Accountability, Oversight and Training of Chicago’s Police Force CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the creation of a task force to review the system of accountability, oversight and training that is currently in place for Chicago’s police officers. The Task Force[Read More…]
Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease: Increased Risk for Women with Diabetes
Air pollution in Los Angeles Nationwide study of women reveals that those with diabetes are most susceptible to the adverse cardiovascular risks posed by exposure to air pollution Boston, MA—(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2015. Air pollution is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and some people may be more susceptible[Read More…]
VA Makes Changes to Veterans Choice Program
Changes Remove Barriers and Expands Access to Care WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2015. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced a number of changes to make participation in the Veterans Choice Program easier and more convenient for Veterans who need to use it. The move, which streamlines eligibility requirements,[Read More…]
UN Marks World AIDS Day With ‘New Hope’ as Momentum Builds to Break Epidemic by 2030
Two HIV-positive women in Uganda sit on the floor while a Registered Nurse (RN) gives them anti retroviral drugs (ARVs). Photo: UNICEF/Shehzad Noorani GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–1 December 2015 – The first World AIDS Day since political leaders The first World AIDS Day since political leaders committed to ending the epidemic by 2030[Read More…]
COP21: UN Spotlights Importance of Protecting Forests and Agriculture to Improve Livelihoods, Feed the World
Deforestation in Bhutan (file). World Bank/Curt Carnemark Paris, France–(ENEWSPF)–1 December 2015 – The impacts of climate change on forests and agriculture were in the spotlight today at the United Nations climate change conference (COP21), as new alliances among organizations and stakeholders were announced aiming to eliminate natural deforestation and forest[Read More…]
Tommie Copper to Pay $1.35 Million to Settle FTC Deceptive Advertising Charges
Company Made Claims That Its Copper-Infused Clothing Would Relieve Pain Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2015. Athletic apparel company Tommie Copper, Inc. and its founder have agreed to pay $1.35 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they deceptively advertised the company’s copper-infused compression clothing would relieve severe and chronic pain[Read More…]
