Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2016. After considering and incorporating extensive feedback from stakeholders across the education system and the public, the U.S. Department of Education today announced final regulations to implement the accountability, data reporting, and state plan provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), with a focus on supporting[Read More…]
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In Hungary, a Cautionary Tale Against Right-Wing National Populism
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán speaks to the media in Budapest on October 2, 2016. AP/Vadim Ghirda Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2016. The recent elections throughout Europe and the United States have exemplified the rise of right-wing national populism among previously liberal democracies in the West. Right-wing national populist movements in[Read More…]
Court Fails to Provide Redress for Beekeeper Damages Caused by Regulatory Gaps
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2016. Last week, a federal judge effectively rubber stamped U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policies that allow seeds to be coated with bee-toxic pesticides known as neonicotinoids. These pesticides, persistent in water and soil, are associated with acute bee kills, widespread pollinator declines and environmental damage. The Judge’s Order[Read More…]
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq, Nov. 28, 2016
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2016 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on[Read More…]
Park Forest Toastmasters Club to Host “Toast to the Community” Event on Tuesday, December 6
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 28, 2016. The Park Forest Toastmasters Club will host a “Toast to the Community” event on Tuesday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard in Park Forest. The event is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. The Park Forest Toastmasters Club[Read More…]
Christiane Amanpour Drops Truth Bomb On Trump Era Press: ‘I Believe In Being Truthful, Not Neutral’
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 27, 2016 By News Corpse This week CNN’s chief international correspondent, Christiane Amanpour, received the Burton Benjamin Memorial Award from the Committee to Protect Journalists. It is awarded at the International Press Freedom Awards for “extraordinary and sustained achievement in the cause of press freedom. Her acceptance speech[Read More…]
‘Buy Trump’ – The For-Profit Presidency
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 27, 2016 By David Guilbault Paul Morigi/WireImage/Getty Images Donald J. Trump is structuring his impending presidency to advance the Trump brand and enrich the Trump family. Developers typically cozy up to politicians around the world to push their projects through governmental bureaucracy. That’s what Trump and his children[Read More…]
DuPage Democrats Support Standing Rock Sioux Against Dakota Access Pipeline Oil Pipeline
Wheaton IL – (ENEWSPF)—November 27, 2016 By: Dan Bailey Last Wednesday, November 16, the Executive Committee of the Democratic Party of DuPage overwhelmingly passed a resolution in support of the Standing Rock Sioux and their brave and principled stance against the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), in an effort to protect[Read More…]
Our Delicate President-elect Has Another 3 a.m. Twitter Meltdown
Well, there he goes again. Donald Trump had another Twitter meltdown at around 3 a.m. His problem this time? The recount. That’s right, authorities are recounting votes — something Trump would no doubt have authorized himself had he lost in the initial vote tally. From Bipartisan report: Sunday mornings for[Read More…]
Donald Trump’s Thanksgiving Feast Cost Taxpayers $7 Million in Security
ENEWSPF – Donald Trump’s Thanksgiving, held at Mar-a-Lago, his Florida resort, featured two dishes named in his honor, and cost taxpayers $7 million in security. Seven. Million. Dollars. From the NYDailyNews.com: The President-elect celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday in his usual lavish and over-the-top way — with a sumptuous spread that[Read More…]
