Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2017. The National Mall is seeing a hundreds of thousands of visitors for the second day in a row as people are starting to gather in the capital for the Women’s March. A number of high-profile speakers are expected to address those at the rally, including Gloria[Read More…]
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Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, January 21, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—January 21, 2017. On Jan. 20, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 49 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 28 engagements using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military[Read More…]
People’s Action: Trump’s First Act: Big Giveaway to Wall Street Elite
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. Immediately after he was sworn in as America’s 45th President on Friday, Donald J. Trump signed a series of executive orders, including the rollback of a Federal Housing Authority insurance premium cut. Liz Ryan Murray, policy director for People’s Action, a national progressive grassroots advocacy organization,[Read More…]
National Organization for Women Statement on the Inauguration
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. Statement by NOW President Terry O’Neill: Today Donald Trump took the oath of office, and became 45th president of the United States. Today, and every day for the next four years, we will resist his white nationalist agenda. Throughout a long and divisive campaign, Mr. Trump[Read More…]
Southwest Airlines Light Up Their Aisles in Pink to Support Historic Women’s March
TEXAS–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017 By Leslie Salzillo Texas-based Southwest Airlines is helping to light up the skies in pink by illuminating some of their cabins with a glowing support of The Women’s March scheduled for Saturday. The main march for human rights will take place in Washington DC, with concurrent protests being held in other cities across the country. Natalie Gontcharov with Refinery29 reports that[Read More…]
ACLU Announces First Legal Action on Trump Conflicts of Interest, Lays Out Plan to Challenge Proposed Policies
NEW YORK —(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. The American Civil Liberties Union has taken legal action seeking documents on conflicts of interest and violations of the Constitution and federal law posed by President Trump’s and his family’s business interests. The organization also released a Seven-Point Plan laying out how it intends to challenge other Trump policies and protect the Constitution.[Read More…]
University of Chicago Crime Lab Releases 2016 Gun Violence Report
Researchers examine reasons for increase, look to policy strategies in new year Prof. Jens Ludwig presents findings from Crime Lab’s report on Chicago’s rise in gun violence. Photo by: Jean Lachat CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017 By: Mark Peters A new report from the University of Chicago Crime Lab examines Chicago’s 2016[Read More…]
Investment Manager Arrested On Fraud and Misappropriation Charges In Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Swindle
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2017. A Connecticut investment manager has been arrested for allegedly operating a multi-million dollar fraud scheme that swindled approximately 30 individuals, including victims who reside in the Chicago area. ALVIN WILKINSON, the founder of Chicago Index Partners LP and Wilkinson Financial Opportunity Fund LP, both based in[Read More…]
Federal Jury Convicts Lockport Woman Of Scheming To Defraud a Not-For-Profit Organ Donation Network
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2017. A Lockport woman was convicted on federal fraud charges this week for scheming to swindle money from a not-for-profit network that coordinated organ and tissue donations in Illinois and northwest Indiana. DEBRA A. SCHULTZ received the proceeds of false invoices which had been submitted to[Read More…]
Former Chicago Police Dispatch Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Federal Extortion Charge in Connection with Scheme to Smuggle Contraband into Cook County Jail
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. A former dispatch supervisor for the Chicago Police Department admitted in federal court today that she provided private government information to her boyfriend in an effort to help smuggle contraband into Cook County Jail. STEPHANIE LEWIS used her position in the City of Chicago Office of[Read More…]
