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Attorney General Sean D. Reyes Issues Statement on Supreme Court Vaccine Mandate Ruling
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Vaccine Mandate Cases - January 14, 2022 - Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
Save Our Allies Invites Public to Welcome Afghan Combat Interpreter to New Home Members of the Media Are Cordially Invited to Attend
Save Our Allies, with the Greater Beaches VFW Post 3270, is hosting a Welcome to your New American Home event, to welcome former Afghan Combat Interpreter and Military Ally Kaihan and his family to the community. - January 13, 2022 - Save Our Allies
Florida D20 Congressional Candidate Jim Flynn Vows to Fight Communism in the USA as Special Election is Set for January 11, 2022
Florida D20 Congressional Candidate Jim Flynn vows to fight Communism in the USA as Special Election is set for January 11, 2022. Jim Flynn, NPA candidate, vies for upset in FL D20 Congressional race this Tuesday as inflation tsunami rolls across USA and supply chain issues continue. Flynn... - January 11, 2022 - Flynn For Congress
Feel The Bern San Fernando Valley Democratic Club CalCare Car Caravan
Feel The Bern San Fernando Valley Democratic Club will co-sponsor a statewide day of action “CalCare Car Caravan” sponsored by the California Nurses Association to bring awareness to the Guaranteed Health Care for All bill AB1400 on the assembly floor this month, introduced by Assembly... - January 07, 2022 - Feel The Bern San Fernando Valley Democratic Club
Ryan Rose Announces 2022 Run for District 48 Seat
A River Valley pastor and small business owner has formally announced his bid to run for the Arkansas House of Representatives District 48 seat. - January 07, 2022 - Ryan Rose for Arkansas
Verb™ Presents Speaker Series: “East-West Geopolitics and Why Ukraine Matters” with Steven Pifer, Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine
Steven Pifer, William Perry Fellow at Stanford’s Center for International Security and Cooperation and a former Ambassador to Ukraine, will be the Verb™ Presents Speaker Series featured guest on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 5:30 pm (Pacific Time). His talk is entitled, “East-West Geopolitics and Why Ukraine Matters.” - January 03, 2022 - Silicon Private Wealth
Remote Theater Commemorates Attack on Congress with "Insurrection"
Remote Theater, a pioneer in live online drama, today announced the upcoming premiere of "Insurrection," a multi-story play about the impact of the 1/6/21 attack on Congress. Among the playwrights are Michael Gene Sullivan, Eugenie Chan, and Tanya Shaffer. The actors include Stacy Ross, James Carpenter, Amy Resnick, Atticus Shaindlin, Bonnie Akimoto, and Samrat Chakrabarti. Director: Giovanni Rodriguez, co-founder and artistic director at Remote. - December 29, 2021 - Remote Theater
Day 46 of Hunger Strike: Joe Madison Vows to Continue Until Voting Rights Act is Signed, Sealed and Delivered
"I am not going on a Christmas break. Until the Freedom to Vote Act or the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is signed, sealed, and delivered, I will continue my hunger strike." - December 24, 2021 - Joe Madison
Arthur Dixon Launches Bid for Texas’s 30th Congressional District
25-year-old Gen-Z Candidate Seeks to Empower Transformative Thinking and “Bold Progressive Change” Through “Bold Progressive Action.” - December 13, 2021 - Arthur Dixon for Congress
Activist Joe Madison Enters Second Month of Hunger Strike for Voting Rights
Joe Madison “The Black Eagle” calls on Democrats to set a deadline on voting rights action in Congress. - December 09, 2021 - Joe Madison
Alabama Attorney, Jeff Blackwell, Selected for 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers List
The Blackwell Law Firm announces that firm founder Jeff Blackwell has been selected to the 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers list for the 8th consecutive year. This honor is limited to only five percent of the lawyers in each state. - December 01, 2021 - Blackwell Law Firm
The Quest to Commemorate Unsung Filipino Labor Leader, Larry Itliong, with a U.S. Postal Stamp
In trying to bring greater public awareness to the activist efforts of Larry Itliong and the plight of the Filipino farm workers from the mid-20th century in California's Central Valley, a group of supporters are petitioning the United State Postal service to create a commemorative stamp in his honor. - November 12, 2021 - RMFL
Ted Hopf Joins The University of Helsinki Collegium as a Leading Academic and Research Fellow
Besides being a research fellow at the university, the leading academic will work on his upcoming book "A Constructivist History of Khrushchev's Cold War." - November 06, 2021 - Ted Hopf
Kevin Goodman Announces Candidacy for Indiana State Representative
Kevin Goodman, of Springville, has announced his candidacy for the seat of Indiana State Representative of District 65. On October 4, 2021, new district boundaries were approved for District 65. District 65 now covers all of Lawrence County, the southwest portion of Jackson County, most of the... - November 01, 2021 - Committee to Elect Kevin Goodman 2022
New Book Claims Trump Was a Phenomenon and Not an Actual President
Internationalist writer Helen Fogarassy says that Donald Trump took the 2016 presidency but America won in 2020 with Biden. "America Votes Obama to Biden Past Trump: A kaleidoscopic view of the Trump phenomenon" is a readable series of articles, some of which have been published on-line including on her website. - November 01, 2021 - Helen Fogarassy
Ghana Diaspora PAC Announces the Endorsements of Terry McAuliffe (D-VA), Eric Adams (D-NY) and Bobby DuBose (D-FL)
The endorsements speak to GHPAC’s commitment to championing public leaders who are willing partners in its mission to empower the Ghanaian American through civic and political action. - November 01, 2021 - Ghana Diaspora Political Action Committee
Transform Africa Hosts African Delegation to United States on Trade, Tourism and Education
Transform Africa founder, His Excellency Dr. Rollan Roberts II, is hosting the Deputy Governor of Vihiga, Kenya and his cabinet in the United States for trade, tourism and education advancement. - October 19, 2021 - Courageous!
Small Church Raises Big Bucks for Refugees
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Waupaca, Wisconsin has raised over $6300 for Afghan and Haitian refugees. Six weeks ago, when Afghani refugees and Haitian refugees simultaneously required financial assistance, the members of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church decided they needed to... - October 15, 2021 - St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Clubhouse International Partners with World Federation for Mental Health and 20 Clubhouses in Recognition of World Mental Health Day and the Transformative Power of Work
Clubhouse International is pleased to present their World Mental Health Day 2021 campaign, Work WORKS. The initiative highlights and promotes Clubhouse Employment Programs as a gateway to recovery. - October 10, 2021 - Clubhouse International
Rainbow PUSH Coalition Offering Free Registrations to the 22nd Annual Creating Opportunities Virtual Conference
Rainbow PUSH Coalition, today, announces upcoming sessions in this year's 22nd Annual Creating Opportunities virtual conference entitled, “Restoring Democracy: Leveling the Playing Field in the Era of COVID.” This virtual conference will be held October 14 - 15, 2021 and registrations are complimentary. - October 07, 2021 - Rainbow PUSH Atlanta
Ted Hopf's Co-Edited Book, "Understandings of Russian Foreign Policy," Becomes a Critical Spectacle in the Field of IR to Study Contemporary Russian Foreign Policy
The book represents a critical observation that contributes to the theoretical discussions within the IR and the study of contemporary Russian foreign policy. - October 05, 2021 - Ted Hopf
Columbia Law School Names Bayeté Ross Smith First Artist-in-Residence
Columbia Law School announced that Harlem-based photographer, artist and educator Bayeté Ross Smith has been named artist-in-residence for the 2021–2022 academic year. Columbia Law established this new program to examine and broaden how the institution honors its history and values, while also celebrating its vibrant and diverse community. - September 29, 2021 - Bayeté Ross Smith
Manimas Proposes Handmaid's Amendment to Protect Women's Right to Medical Choices
Former presidential candidate John Manimas proposes a Constitutional Amendment to end further controversy regarding a women's right to medical choices. - September 15, 2021 - John Manimas Campaign
Anthony Shorter as Lead Candidate for Johns Creek City Council – Post 3
Johns Creek is a city of diverse culture, communities and businesses. As such, it requires leadership with vast experience. Someone who understands the priorities set forth by the citizens and who can help navigate complex situations. August 16, 2021 - Shorter officially qualified to be on the... - August 25, 2021 - Shorter for Johns Creek
Million Kids Urges Californians to Contact Their Assembly Person Regarding SB357
MillionKids.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating about human trafficking and exploitation, is reporting that California Bill SB357, authored by Senator Weiner and legalizing street prostitution, has passed the Senate and is now in the Assembly Appropriation Committee Suspense file. - August 24, 2021 - Million Kids
New Spy Novel, by Enigma CEO, Receives Unanimous Praise
The new novel by political strategist Sven Hughes, has received unanimous praise in the run up to its 6th September release. - August 21, 2021 - Enigma Strategic Communications
Jan Scruggs, Founder of Vietnam War Memorial, Will be Available at Wall, Tomorrow, August 17, 2021 at Noon
Statement from Jan Scruggs regarding the events in Afghanistan. Also, Mr. Scruggs will be available at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, tomorrow, Tuesday, August 17 at noon for media interviews. - August 16, 2021 - Jan Scruggs
Press Conference: Teenager Designs & Builds "Homes2Go" Carts for the Homeless. Cart Distribution on 8/12/21.
In collaboration with the Yes We Can! Worship Center, teen Jordan Szigeti-Larenne will hand out the first "Homes2Go" carts to the homeless in front of the Union Rescue Mission. Media is invited to inspect the carts and to take them for a trial run. - August 11, 2021 - Yes We Can! Helping House & Feed the Unhoused Citizens of Los Angeles
Transform Africa Launches the Rollan College School of Literacy in Malawi
Transform Africa launches the Rollan College School of Literacy in Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa with former Malawi President, Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Banda. - August 10, 2021 - Courageous!
Million Kids Predicts Prostitution Will be California's Silent Tsunami
There is a bill making its way through California legislation that will legalize street prostitution in California and allow those previously convicted of prostitution, or related offenses, to have their sentences overturned or dismissed as reported by MillionKids.org, a non-profit organization... - August 09, 2021 - Million Kids
PatriotsEngage.org Launches to Help Conservative Groups Engage More Effectively
New platform aggregates conservative news, shows and tech solutions to more actively engage. - August 04, 2021 - Patriots Engage
Transform Africa Announces Dr. Rollan Roberts II on South Sudan Delegation
Transform Africa founder, His Excellency Dr. Rollan Roberts, has been appointed to the United States South Sudan Delegation along with former U.S. Ambassadors and Congresspeople to support the stabilization, sustainability and growth of the region. - July 26, 2021 - Courageous!
Statement from Family of Civil Rights Icon & Mathematics Teacher Bob Moses
With great sadness, the family of Robert Parris Moses announces the passing of our husband, father, friend, and STEM educator. Before his passing, he expressed tremendous gratitude to all who are involved in the struggle for democracy and to those who supported his work to transform the conditions of Black people in our country. Moses was born January 23, 1935, and died the morning of July 25, 2021, in Hollywood, Florida. He was with family and his wife of 52 years, Janet. - July 25, 2021 - Family of Bob Moses
Houston, Texas Immigration Law Firm Breaks Down the New Supreme Court Decision on Adjustment of Status Eligibility for TPS Holders
July 2, 2021, the US Supreme Court issued an official decision on the adjustment of status, AOS, eligibility for people with Temporary Protected Status, TPS. In the Sanchez v. Mayorkas case, the supreme court ruled that a person that has been granted TPS has not necessarily been... - July 23, 2021 - Davis & Associates
India-Laos Bilateral Relations a Function of Their Interconnected Cultures, Says Government Supported Report
A report titled "India- Lao PDR: Revealing the Cultural Undercurrents" reveals unique aspects of relationship between the two countries, India and Lao People's Democratic Republic. - July 23, 2021 - Sapio Analytics
New Legislation Will Help Children and Adults Living with FASD, the Nation’s Most Common and Preventable Developmental Disability
Senators Lisa Murkowski and Amy Klobuchar and Representatives Betty Mccollum and Don Young Introduce the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Respect Act. - July 15, 2021 - Hawaii Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders FASD Action Group
California Recall Candidate Wildstar Attends Roseville Gun Show
Black Republican Promotes Constitutional Carry Proposal - July 09, 2021 - Wildstar for Governor
RoGallery.com Offers Up Dali’s Paperclip Bust of JFK as Bezos, Musk and Branson Reignite Space Race - Mission Not Possible Without JFK and Operation Paperclip
Billionaires race to space, Salvador Dali's 1965 Work Entitled "Paperclip" Homage to John F. Kennedy offered to collectors, museums and cultural institutions. - July 02, 2021 - RoGallery.com
Kidney Care Partners Applauds Bipartisan House Members for Re-Introduction of Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today commended Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) and... - June 23, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
High School Valedictorian Paxton Smith Signs Collaborative Book Deal Focused on Reproductive Rights
Di Angelo Publications is proud to announce the forthcoming book, "A War on My Body; A War on My Rights" - a profoundly personal and collaborative book led by Texas high school Valedictorian Paxton Smith, with contributions from numerous reproductive rights activists and public personalities, including renowned women's rights attorney Gloria Allred, reproductive and immigrant justice warrior Sadie Hernandez, and New York Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney. - June 17, 2021 - Di Angelo Publications
Congresswoman Calls for Ohio Healthcare Institutions to “Band Together” for American Rescue Plan Act Funding
Cleveland-area healthcare leaders recently gathered with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, representing Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, to discuss constricted access to social services. - June 14, 2021 - CareAdvisors
World Health Organization Includes Clubhouse Model as Example of Rights-Based Approach to Recovery-Focused Mental Health Services
Clubhouse International welcomes and supports the launch of the World Health Organization's Guidance on community mental health services: Promoting person-centered and rights-based approaches. Clubhouse International Training Center, Phoenix Clubhouse in Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, is identified as an example of community-based mental health services that are following good practices which provide quality care and support. - June 11, 2021 - Clubhouse International
Kidney Care Community Applauds Senate Re-Introduction of Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today commended Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Roy... - June 09, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
Nearing the 102nd Anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles, Lawyer/Historian Releases First History Retrospective Detailing the Three Leaders Behind WWI’s Ill-Fated Deal
June 28 marks the 102nd anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles, the treaty that officially ended WWI and set in motion conditions that author Robert F. Klueger argues, led to the rise of the Nazi party and WWII. The task to determine the terms of peace came down to three men. In his latest book, best-selling author and historian Klueger looks to find a deeper understanding of who each of these men were and how they attempted to repair a broken world after the “war to end all wars” ended. - June 08, 2021 - Bublish
eMediaCampaigns, Fran Briggs, Announce the Public Relations Representation of Maka Taylor
Consultancy supports and advances the interest of a demographic that is often marginalized. - June 07, 2021 - eMediaCampaigns!
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Announces Collaboration with Animal Hero Kids Foundation Prior to the Release of the New Australian Film, Emu Runner
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC) (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) is proud to announce a collaboration with Animal Hero Kids, a kindness education youth empowerment charity (AHK) prior to the theatrical release of the award-winning Feature Film Emu Runner (emurunner.com), with the support of... - June 03, 2021 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
CAPS Urges California Governor Newsom to Support Science and State Scientists
Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2021-22 budget plan includes significant increases to California's public science government programs. The California Association of Professional Scientists applauds those proposals -- and urges the governor to now pay competitive wages to the scientists who run those programs. - June 02, 2021 - California Association of Professional Scientists
KOCT Television Celebrates 40 Years of Serving the Community; The Voice of North County to Host a Live Virtual Tour and Annual Fundraiser on June 1
Oceanside’s Channel, KOCT Television is kicking off its 40th year by hosting the KOCT Television Live Virtual Tour and Annual Fundraiser on June 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. KOCT Television is one of the last remaining fulfillments of unbiased Public Broadcasting in America today. For the past 40... - May 14, 2021 - KOCT Television
Patrick Henry College Wins First and Second Place in the Nation in Collegiate Civic Debate
Patrick Henry College students shut out the competition, including several Ivy League institutions, to bring home both the gold and silver in a national collegiate civic debate competition. Patrick Henry College (PHC) underclassmen, Calvin Huh and Nicholas Storz, won the Lafayette Debates U.S. - May 12, 2021 - Patrick Henry College
NJ MED World Top 20 Project Announces New Educational Data Collection Platform
Nearly 150 countries around the world are missing key data that is retarding the educational development of their children. - May 05, 2021 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development