CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2017. Organizations working together for peace, social justice, equality and human rights will lead a demonstration today, Tuesday, August 15 at 5 p.m. at the Federal Building Plaza, Dearborn and Adams Streets in downtown Chicago. The murder and attempted murder of anti-racist demonstrators Saturday in Charlottesville, VA, by[Read More…]
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For Charlottesville: The People We Are Supposed to Be
Article contains resources for parents and educators that may help you help children in this frightening time Washington, DC – August 14, 2017 By: Lily Eskelsen García, president of the National Education Association I am struck by the pictures I’ve seen on the news. I am struck by the faces[Read More…]
Park Forest Art Fair to be Held September 16-17
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2017. The Park Forest Art Fair returns for its 62nd year on September 16 – 17 in DownTown Park Forest (on Main Street between Western Avenue and Orchard Drive). The Park Forest Art Fair is the second oldest juried art fair in the Chicago area. The[Read More…]
FDA Warns of Potential Contamination in Multiple Brands of Drugs, Dietary Supplements
Recalled products from Rugby Laboratories, Major Pharmaceuticals, Leader Brands all manufactured by PharmaTech Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers and health care professionals not to use any liquid drug or dietary supplement products manufactured by PharmaTech LLC of Davie, Florida, and labeled[Read More…]
Chicago Nasty Women to Host Exhibition of Nasty Women Artwork on Friday, September 8 to Benefit Planned Parenthood
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 11, 2017. Chicago Nasty Women is hosting a one-night blowout exhibition of work by Nasty Women artists on Friday, September 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The exhibition is hosted by Stan Mansion, an architectural wonder located at 2408 North Kedzie Boulevard, in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. This[Read More…]
SlutWalk Chicago to Host Mass March Against Rape Culture on Saturday, August 12
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2017. SlutWalk Chicago will hold their annual march to speak out against patriarchy, rape culture, and slut-shaming on Saturday, August 12th at noon. The march will begin at Lake Shore Park, 808 N. Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. SlutWalk Chicago stands in solidarity with all survivors of sexual[Read More…]
Eating Garbage, Talking Sex: Ed Begley Jr. Tackles Sustainability in New PSAs
TUCSON, Ariz.—(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2017. The Center for Biological Diversity today released three 60-second public service announcements featuring actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. talking about sex, food waste and other issues affecting wildlife and the future of the planet. The spots, which can be viewed here, have been sent to[Read More…]
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Women’s Forum Planned for October 26
CHICAGO, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 7, 2017. A grassroots coalition of Illinois women has formed to host a panel discussion on issues important to women with the Democratic candidates for Governor of Illinois. Candidates will share a stage to answer questions about their viewpoints, policy ideas, and past engagement with progressive issues such[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance: Trump Called New Hampshire a ‘Drug-Infested Den’, Where Drugs Are Sold for Less than Candy
DPA Statement: Trump Comments are Reprehensible and Will Do Nothing to Save Lives; Comments Highlight Contradictions Between Trump and His Opioid Commission Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2017. In a private conversation with Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto earlier this year, President Trump called New Hampshire a ‘drug-infested den,’ where drugs are[Read More…]
Midwest Pesticide Action Center Holding $55 Rain Barrel Fundraiser
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–Midwest Pesticide Action Center is holding a $55 rain barrel fundraiser in partnership with RainBarrelFundraising.com. Each rain barrel includes a leaf and mosquito filter basket, an overflow adaptor, a spigot and an overflow hose AND a downspout pipe to direct the water to the barrel. Rain barrels are $55 each[Read More…]