NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2016 By teacherken Donald Trump’s hiring of pollster Tony Fabrizio in May was viewed as a sign that the real estate mogul was finally bringing seasoned operatives into his insurgent operation. But the Republican presidential nominee appears to have taken issue with some of the services provided[Read More…]
Month: October 2016
Mike Pence’s ‘Religious Freedom’ Law Used as a Defense for Child Abuse
INDIANA–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2016 By Kerry Eleveld It’s often hard to explain to average folks just how insidious the recent crop of religious freedom laws are, but this next story gives you a window into how they can be wielded to justify even the most reprehensible behaviors, including child abuse. In Indiana,[Read More…]
Veteran Tackling Challenges Faced by U.S. Military Veterans to Read From Acclaimed Book on Nov. 7 at Roosevelt University
Odie Lindsey CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2016. Military veteran and writer Odie Lindsey will read from his new book of short stories about the trials and tribulations that U.S. military veterans face in re-acclimating to society at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 7 at Roosevelt University, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Room 700,[Read More…]
North Carolina NAACP Files Federal Suit Charging State Illegally Suppressed Right to Vote of Thousands of Black Residents
In At Least Three Counties, Voters Declared Ineligible Following Bogus Change- in-Residence Claims; Violates National Voting Registration Act DURHAM—(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2016. The North Carolina NAACP filed a federal lawsuit Monday seeking an immediate injunction to stop the state and various county boards of elections from illegally cancelling the registrations of[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Supervision Recovers $11 Million for 225,000 Harmed Consumers
CFPB Finds Qualified Students Were Blocked from Affordable Loan Repayment Plans; Updates Student Loan Servicing Exam Procedures Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2016. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced in its Supervisory Highlights report that recent supervisory actions returned more than $11 million to more than 225,000 harmed consumers.[Read More…]
Momentum Builds as More Artists Come Out in Support of Marijuana Legalization in California
Sting, Melissa Etheridge, Harry Belafonte, Pusha T, Sarah Silverman, Ricky Williams and Kenyon Martin Join Jesse Williams, Shailene Woodley, Olivia Wilde, Danny Glover, Russell Simmons and Numerous Other Actors, Musicians and Advocates to Support Historic Initiative that Would End Discriminatory Arrests, Earn Nearly a Billion in Tax Revenue, and Protect[Read More…]
Former Democratic and Republican State Attorneys General Call FBI Director Comey’s Letter a “Serious Mistake”
Flag of the United States Attorneys General Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2016. A bipartisan group of nearly 50 former state attorneys general issued the following letter expressing concern over FBI Director Comey’s recent letter to Congress, calling it “unacceptable,” and a “serious mistake”: As former state attorneys general from both parties,[Read More…]
On Nov. 1st Day of the Dead, Community Organizations to Hold Vigil at Broadview Detention Center to Honor Immigrants That Have Died In Detention
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2016. Community organizations will hold a vigil and community altar to honor the people that have died in immigration detention since the beginning of the year. People directly impacted by immigration detention will share their testimonies and will also demand the release of Gualberto Olac, a day-laborer currently[Read More…]
Massachusetts Cop’s Wife Vandalizes Home, Blames It On Black Lives Matter
MASSACHUSETTS–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2016 By Thandisizwe Chimurenga Millsbury K-9 Officer Dan Daly and his wife, Maria Elena, during happier times. The wife of a Millbury, Massachusetts police officer reported a break-in and vandalism at their home two weeks ago on Oct. 17. On Oct. 28 Millbury’s police chief announced that the entire affair[Read More…]
Donald Trump Destroyed Emails, Recordings, Documents in Defiance of Court Orders
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2016 By Mark Sumner It’s okay when I do it. If Donald Trump is making a charge against someone, you can bet that Trump has done the same thing, only worse. Part of it is projection—as an incurable narcissist, Trump can’t stop seeing his own reflection on everyone else—but[Read More…]