Matteson, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement regarding news that a federal judge ordered the government not to deport immigrants currently held at airports based on President Trump’s Executive Order barring individuals from certain Muslim-majority countries: “I am inspired by and agree with Judge Donnelly’s decision[Read More…]
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One Earth Film Festival Announces Its 2017 Schedule
Oak Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2017. One Earth Film Festival has just announced the schedule for its sixth year of bringing outstanding and solution-oriented environmental documentaries and programs to the Chicago region. Expanded to include two weekends for the first time, the festival runs March 3-12. Among other films on this year’s schedule are:[Read More…]
Department Of Homeland Security Response To Recent Litigation on Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2017. The Department of Homeland Security will continue to enforce all of President Trump’s Executive Orders in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the American people. President Trump’s Executive Orders remain in place—prohibited travel will remain prohibited, and the U.S. government retains its[Read More…]
CORRECTION: Free Rain Barrels Available to Park Forest Residents in Will County
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–UPDATED January 30 with revised information received from the Village of Park Forest Free rain barrels are available to Village residents in the Will County section of Park Forest. Last year, a free rain barrel program was offered for Cook County residents. Now, Will County residents can get[Read More…]
Philadelphia Inquirer’s Editorial Board Goes There: Trump’s First Days Resemble Those of a Dictator
PHILADELPHIA–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2017 By First Amendment Media calling out Donald Trump as a dictator. This editorial doesn’t even mention his executive action on immigration, but there are so many dictator type actions coming from this administration they can’t keep. I can’t remember an editorial board calling one of our President’s a dictator. I believe we’ll see more of this[Read More…]
In Retaliation Against Trump’s Refugee and Travel Ban, Tehran Bans Travel to Iran by U.S. Citizens
IRAN–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2017 By Meteor Blades Iran is one of the seven Muslim-majority nations included in Pr*sident Trump’s restrictions on refugees, green card holders and visa holders. Tehran’s leaders have decided to retaliate, according to CNN’s Ralph Ellis: Iran says it will ban all US citizens from entering the country in response to President[Read More…]
March Against Betsy DeVos in Her Hometown Exceeds Expectations
MICHIGAN–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2017 By Mlle L A little over a week ago, one lone person in Holland, Michigan was fed up enough about the Betsy DeVos nomination for Secretary of Education that she decided to organize a protest. She put together a private Facebook page for a march through downtown.[Read More…]
Emergency Solidarity Rally TONIGHT, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at O’Hare Against #MuslimBan
Trump’s executive order impacts 134 million people, hundreds of travelers across the country, including in Chicago CHICAGO – (ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2017. This evening, advocacy groups, civil rights organizations, and concerned Chicagoans will rally at Chicago O’Hare International Airport to protest President Donald Trump’s executive order effectively banning Muslim citizens from[Read More…]
People’s Action: Extinguishing the Lamp Beside the Golden Door
Trump’s actions, and the heartless, racist values that underlie them,diminish our standing in the world and make us less safe – not more.” WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2017. President Trump’s executive order Friday, calling for “extreme vetting,” suspends refugee admissions to the U.S., and shuts the door on Syrian refugees and[Read More…]
Ex-Breitbart Alt-Nazi Promoter Steve Bannon is Author of Trump’s Executive Orders
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017 By Frank Vyan Walton Steve Bannon has no previous government experience. Steve Bannon is not an attorney. But Steve Bannon is apparently now the author of the fiats from on high that are tumbling out of the Trump White House like a pile of rocks smashing[Read More…]
