Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2017. Although the Trump administration has only been in power for a few weeks, the administration’s message on religious liberty is clear: It wants to redefine religious liberty to only protect people who share its vision of faith. This comes at a steep cost to the[Read More…]
Day: February 7, 2017
Amid False Fraud Allegations, Congress Tries to Scrap Federal Voting Agency
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2017. As President Trump continues his false claims of widespread voter fraud — tapping Vice President Mike Pence to lead an investigation — a House committee meets today to consider eliminating a federal agency that helps improve and protect American elections. At 12 p.m. ET today, the[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Governor Rauner to Protect Illinois Immigrants from Trump Executive Orders
Attorney General Sends Letter to Governor Urging His Administration to Fight Executive Orders & Protect Illinois Immigrants & Refugees from Discrimination & Hate Crimes Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan sent a letter yesterday to Gov. Rauner condemning the federal executive orders on immigration and urging him to[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Files Amicus Brief in Federal Lawsuit Seeking to Halt Implementation of Trump Immigration Executive Order
Madigan Joins 15 Other Attorneys General & Asks Appellate Court to Permanently End Unconstitutional Travel Ban Nationwide Noting Irreparable Harm to Illinois & the Country Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed an amicus brief today in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit in[Read More…]
Jewish Voice for Peace Statement on Passage of ‘Outpost Legalization’ Bill
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2017. Ahead of the passage of the so-called “outpost legalization bill” in the Israeli Knesset today, Jewish Voice for Peace issues the following statement from Executive Director Rebecca Vilkomerson: “The outpost legalization bill is the latest in a series of steps to expand illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Feb. 7, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)– On Feb. 6, Coalition military forces conducted 24 strikes consisting of 70 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. Syria In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 28 engagements using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Near Abu Kamal, one strike[Read More…]
Graduate Open House at Governors State University on Saturday, February 25
Advance registration is requested by Wednesday, February 22 University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2017. GRE test-taking strategies, choosing the right graduate program, and financing your education are all topics that will be discussed at the Graduate Program Open House at Governors State University on Saturday, February 25, from 9 a.m.[Read More…]
Latino Union of Chicago to Host Forum on Trump’s Immigration Executive Orders on Thursday, Feb. 9
Community Group’s New Space Offers Access to Jobs, Immigrants’ Rights Programs Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2017. Latino Union of Chicago’s new office, which opened last week in the heart of the thriving Lawrence Avenue business district, will provide employers and community members alike with easier access to economic development and[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It: Drug Policy Alliance — Why Conservatives Should Oppose Jeff Sessions and the Drug War
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2017 The Hill Jeff Sessions will double down on failed drug war By: Grant Smith, opinion contributor, February 2, 2017 With Jeff Sessions’ inching closer to becoming the next attorney general, concerns continue to mount that Sessions will use his newfound powers to escalate the failed war[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Takes Top Honors in IHSA Regional Individual Speech Events; Southland College Prep Places First in Performance in the Round Event
RICHTON PARK, IL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2017—Marian Catholic High School, the Chicago Heights, Illinois speech powerhouse, won first place in the Illinois High School Association’s Regional Individual Speech Event tournament for 12 Chicago southwest suburban area high schools hosted by Southland College Prep Charter High School, Richton Park, Saturday, February 4. Marian[Read More…]
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