More Than 6 Months After Release of Senate Torture Report, the Groups Delivered Petition With More Than 110,000 Signatures WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2015. Six months after the release of the summary of the Senate torture report, the secretary general of Amnesty International and the executive directors of the American Civil[Read More…]
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Former Des Moines, Iowa, Police Officer Sentenced for Excessive Force
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2015. Former Des Moines, Iowa, Police Department Officer Colin J. Boone, 39, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Court Judge Robert W. Pratt of the Southern District of Iowa to serve 63 months in federal prison for using unreasonable force during a[Read More…]
Broad Array of Public Interest Groups Call on Subway, the World’s Largest Fast-Food Chain: Help Save Antibiotics
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2015 — A letter signed by nearly 60 public interest, medical, public health, environmental and animal welfare organizations was delivered to Subway Founder and CEO Fred DeLuca and Senior VP Suzanne Greco today, asking the restaurant giant to phase out meats produced with routine use of antibiotics (i.e.[Read More…]
Wednesday, June 24: Community March for NuNu, Killed Saturday by Chicago Police
Family and friends of NuNu and of other victims of Chicago Police violence will join community members to demand answers to questions surrounding young man’s death and a stop to police killings. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2015 — On Saturday June 20th, NuNu was shot multiple times and killed by Chicago police.[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery In Search of New Gallery Administrator/Director
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—Union Street Gallery, 1627 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights, is searching for a new Gallery Administrator/Director. The Gallery Administrator/Director is responsible for managing the day-to-day functions of the gallery, the events and exhibits that promote the gallery and the funding necessary to support and sustain the gallery. All applicants must[Read More…]
NYC Council Holds Hearing on Bill to Reorient Drug Policy Toward Health and Safety
Legislation Would Create an Office to Coordinate Drug Strategy Between Dozens of Departments; Emphasizes Evidence-based Policy Making to Promote Health and Public Safety and Reduce Negative Impact of Past and Current Policies New York, NY –(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2015. As the New York City Council prepared to hold a hearing on[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the 2015 Iftar Dinner
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2015 – 9:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. Now, I know that these are the longest days of the year, which is why I’m so glad that they put the first course down right away. (Laughter.) I know you’re hungry, and I promise[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, June 22, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2015 – 1:06 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday. And happy belated Father’s Day to all the fathers out there. Hope you all had a chance to relax with your kids, or a chance to call you father, or both. Jim, nice to[Read More…]
Mayor Declares June 2015 ‘Gay Pride Month’ in Park Forest
Mayor declares June “Gay Pride Month in Park Forest. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John A. Ostenburg declared June 2015 “Gay Pride Month” in Park Forest. This is nothing new for the South Suburban community founded on the basis of diversity and inclusion. Ostenburg has made such declarations every year he’s[Read More…]
American College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists (ACOG) Issues Committee Opinion on Marijuana Use During Pregnancy
National Advocates for Pregnant Women (NAPW) & Family Law & Cannabis Alliance (FLCA) Call for Non-Punitive Responses to Pregnant Women Who Use Marijuana Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2015. On June 22, 2015, ACOG released Committee Opinion 637, Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Lactation recommending that health care providers encourage women who are[Read More…]
