CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2017. For the past six weeks in Pullman, Bridgeview, Archer Heights, Rogers Park, and everywhere in between – at home, online, in classrooms and communities – young Chicagoans of all ages were learning to code. Their simultaneous plunge into computer science came in response to the first-ever (and[Read More…]
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Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) Sues Trump Over Emoluments
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2017. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is bringing a federal lawsuit to stop President Trump from violating the Constitution by illegally receiving payments from foreign governments. The lawsuit will be filed in the Southern District of New York when the court opens at 9 AM on[Read More…]
ACLU: Spicer Comments on Media Ring of McCarthyism, Will Lead to Losing Legal Battles
NEW YORK -(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2017. On Saturday, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer accused news media of falsely reporting the size of yesterday’s Inauguration Day crowd, saying that “we’re going to hold the press accountable.”American Civil Liberties Union Executive Director Anthony D. Romero offered the following reaction: “It is shameful[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of January 22, 2017
Artwork by Margi Hafer (Soure: Tall Grass Arts Association) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — With spring still weeks away, many of us are starting to suffer from the ‘winter blahs.’ The current exhibit at the Tall Grass Arts Association titled ‘Wings’ may be just the cure you’re looking for. This juried[Read More…]
Republicans Chased Into Hiding by Constituents Angry Over Obamacare Repeal
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2017 By Joan McCarter It was a really rough week for Republicans, notwithstanding the inauguration of popular vote loser Donald Trump. The vote they took the week before to repeal Obamacare, even though they don’t have a whisper of an agreed upon replacement plan, has enraged their[Read More…]
Photos: Women’s March on Chicago, Jan. 21, 2017
Source: Ash-har Quraish CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2017. An estimated 250,000 people filled Chicago’s Grant Park today for its Women’s March. Photos from today’s event follow. Thousands more attended the Marches throughout the U.S. and the World. Source: Mary Wisniewski Source: Emily Florez Source: Flora Rivera Source: Cara Miller Related Article: In[Read More…]
LIVE STREAM: The Women’s March on Washington
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…]
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…]
