CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2017. Sen. Bernie Sanders will keynote a major gathering of several thousand progressive activists from across the U.S. in Chicago June 9 to 11 under a thematic of moving beyond resistance to a building a broad people’s movement for a just world. Titled “The People’s Summit,” the event[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly Responds to CBO Score on TrumpCare
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement concerning the independent, nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) analysis of the American Health Care Act – also known as TrumpCare: “This score confirms what we already knew: TrumpCare is a disaster[Read More…]
Indianapolis Gang Members Indicted On Federal Racketeering Charges
The “MOB Gang” allegedly responsible for a number of area pharmacy robberies taking prescription narcotics for street sale Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler, today announced the indictment of nine individuals in an investigation into an Indianapolis street gang known as The Mob. The indictment charges six of[Read More…]
Myanmar: Interfaith Peace Activists Freed in Amnesty
Immediately release remaining political prisoners, repeal unjust laws YANGON-(ENEWSPF)- Fortify Rights today welcomes the release of interfaith peace activists Mr. Zaw Zaw Latt and Ms. Pwint Phyu Latt from Mandalay prison, where they languished for nearly two years. Fortify Rights and other human rights organizations repeatedly called for their immediate and unconditional[Read More…]
3.3 Million-Year-Old Fossil of Young Girl Reveals Origins of Human Spine
Portions of skeletal structure established millions of years earlier than previously thought Full skeleton of ‘Selam,’ a 3.3 million-year-old Australopithecus afarensis fossil discovered by Prof. Zeray Alemseged in 2000. Courtesy of: Zeray Alemseged CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2017 By: Matt Wood Analysis of a 3.3 million-year-old fossil skeleton reveals the most complete[Read More…]
Illinois Senate Passes Legislation to Place Privilege Tax on Investors Exploiting Federal Tax Loophole
Illinois Department of Revenue Estimates SB 1719 Would Raise $1.7 Billion for State in First 12 Months Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—May 23, 2017. Today the Illinois Senate voted 34-24-1 in favor of passing SB 1719. The legislation places a privilege tax on Hedge Fund and Private Equity Managers like Bruce Rauner[Read More…]
People’s Action: Trump’s Cruel and Backward Budget Sacrifices People and Planet to Benefit the Rich
People’s Action chart compares Trump budget to real solutions that bring food security, housing, and health care to everyone and protect our earth WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—May 23, 2017. With the release of the 2018 federal budget proposal, the Trump administration has made public and has made plain, its priorities for our[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance: White House Budget Proposes More Funding for Law Enforcement Than Treatment
Advocates: White House Budget Further Confirmation that Trump Administration Escalating the War on Drugs Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 23, 2017. President Trump’s FY 2018 budget, released today, proposes to boost funding for the Drug Enforcement Administration and other law enforcement while proposing dramatic cuts to Medicaid that has extended access to opioid[Read More…]
For Park Forest Police, Manchester Terrorist Attack Is Personal
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police have a personal connection to Monday night’s Manchester terrorist attack. In 2014, the department hosted Sgt. Garry Watters, Greater Manchester Police, United Kingdom, who worked with the Park Forest Police Department through the month of October in a professional and cultural exchange. I remember[Read More…]
Chicago Westside Tent Revival on May 27 to Kick Off Chicago Chapter of the Poor Peoples Campaign
Chicago, I.–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2017. Individuals, communities and faith-based organizations throughout the City have formed the New Poor Peoples Campaign Chicago in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s last campaign. In December of 1967 King announced the plan to bring together Poor People from across the country for a new March[Read More…]
