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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday September 20, 2020 ( 197 items )  
350.org: 1100+ Academics Release Letter Demanding State Legislators Divest New York From Fossil Fuels
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 (TNSPPX) -- The 350.org issued the following news release on Sept. 10: As students, teachers, and our communities return to school amidst a global pandemic and fossil-fueled climate disasters, 1100+ academics, scientists, and professors released a letter to New York State legislators, Governor Andrew Cuomo and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, escalating the demand to divest New York State's Common Retirement Fund (NYS-CRF) from fossil fuels once and for all. The NYS-CRF is nearly $2  more
4A's Will Soon Debut Yearlong Leadership Program for Black Professionals
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The American Association of Advertising Agencies issued the following news release: The 4A's is debuting a program called Vanguard in November that's focused on helping Black people in mid- to senior-level roles prepare for and achieve executive leadership positions. The inaugural Vanguard program is set to begin Nov. 2 and wrap up on Oct. 31, 2021. Dozens of agencies, including BSSP, FCB, Initiative, Leo Burnett, R/GA and Spark Foundry, have signed on to participate. Re  more
Access Now: 300+ NGOs to UN - Intervene on China's Human Rights Abuses
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSLeg) -- Access Now issued the following news release on Sept. 15: Access Now, along with 320 other NGOs and civil society actors -- including Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and Reporters sans frontieres -- call on UN bodies to take immediate action, and put an end to China's rampant human rights violations. Via an open letter, the coalition appeals to the UN Secretary General, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and UN member states to urgently establish an  more
Access Now: Censorship Tech Company Sandvine's Human Rights 'Commitments' Are Too Little Too Late
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Access Now issued the following news release: Access Now welcomes news that Sandvine, a California-based filtering and surveillance tech company with roots in Canada, will no longer do business with the government of Belarus. The announcement on September 15 follows activism by the Belarusian diaspora, Access Now and Citizen Lab, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, and journalist reports showing Sandvine's equipment is being used by the Lukashenko regime to shut down the internet an  more
Access Now: Civil Society to South Korea - Protect Online Freedom of Speech
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Access Now issued the following news release: South Korea's network infrastructure may be state of the art, but the country's "pay to play" regime for delivering traffic is an unprecedented threat to the free and open internet. Access Now, along with 13 other NGOs -- including Open Net Korea and epicenter.works -- are appealing to South Korea's Minister of Science, Technology and ICT, Choi Kiyoung, to stop the government undermining principles of Net Neutrality via the ne  more
Access Now: SAFE DATA Act Is 'Safe' in Name Only
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Access Now issued the following news release: On September 17, 2020, U.S. Senator Wicker introduced a comprehensive privacy bill, the ''Setting an American Framework to Ensure Data Access, Transparency, and Accountability Act'' or the ''SAFE DATA Act". This bill is an update from draft legislation the Senator circulated in November 2019, which we similarly opposed. This bill is problematic for many reasons. For one, with its focus on transparency and consent, it provides   more
ACLS Seeking Project Descriptions for the North American World Humanities Report
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news on Sept. 16: ACLS is coordinating the North American node of the World Humanities Report (conducted under the aegis of the Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes (CHCI) and The International Council for Philosophy and Human Sciences (CIPSH)). As part of our effort in supporting this project, ACLS is compiling a database of brief descriptions of individual humanistic projects that can be categoriz  more
ACLS Welcomes Jovonne Bickerstaff as Program Officer for Higher Education Initiatives
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news: The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to welcome Jovonne Bickerstaff as Program Officer of Higher Education Initiatives. She officially joins the staff on September 28, 2020. In this new role, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and a critical part of the ACLS 2020-24 Strategic Priorities, Bickerstaff will design and implement initiatives that will enhance the ability of ACLS   more
ACLU Comment on TikTok and WeChat Transaction Prohibition
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following statement on Sept. 18 by Hina Shamsi, director of National Security Project: * * * The Department of Commerce today issued an order implementing President Trump's executive orders sanctioning WeChat and TikTok transactions in the United States. Below is comment from Hina Sh  more
ACLU Files FOIA Request to Uncover Information About Medical Abuse at Irwin County Detention Facility
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release on Sept. 18: The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Georgia filed a public records request today under the Freedom of Information Act to obtain documents related to sterilization procedures performed on people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement de  more
ACLU Launches Campaign to Encourage Voting and Educate on Vote By Mail
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSLeg) -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release on Sept. 14: With 50 days until Election Day, the American Civil Liberties Union today launched "Let People Vote," a campaign encouraging voters to make a plan to vote and empowering them to vote by mail. The new educational tool features states' access   more
ACLU Statement on House Vote on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following statement on Sept. 17 by Senior Legislative Counsel Vania Leveille: * * * The House of Representatives will vote on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act today, bipartisan legislation that will combat a form of pregnancy discrimination and also protect the health and economic se  more
ACLU: Court Order Requires Tennessee School District to Stop Promoting Religion
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSLeg) -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release on Sept. 15: In a victory for religious freedom, a federal district court issued a permanent injunction yesterday evening prohibiting the Smith County School System from unconstitutionally imposing religion on students. The court's order comes in the for  more
ACLU: Minnesota Will Mail Absentee Ballot Applications to Registered Voters Due to COVID-19
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: The state of Minnesota has agreed to mail absentee ballot applications to registered voters for the November general election due to COVID-19. The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Minnesota, and Faegre Drinker LLP had sued Minnesota Secretary of State St  more
ACLU: South Carolina Takes Steps to Protect Voters During the COVID-19 Pandemic
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release on Sept. 16: In a victory for voting rights, South Carolina took steps today to better protect voters in the November general election during the COVID-19 pandemic. The action follows a federal lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of South  more
ACLU: Statement of Voting Rights Advocates in Response to Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release on Sept. 17: The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled today that state law allows county bureaus of elections to set up drop boxes and satellite offices to accept mail and absentee ballots. In a lawsuit brought by the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, the court also  more
ACM Study Gives Most Detailed Picture to Date of Us Bachelor's Programs In Computing
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 (TNSRes) -- The Association for Computing Machinery issued the following news release: ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, released its eighth annual Study of Non-Doctoral Granting Departments in Computing. With the aim of providing a comprehensive look at computing education, the NDC study (https://inroads.acm.org/article.cfm?aid=3410475&doi=10.1145%2F3410475) includes information on enrollments, degree completions, faculty demographics, and faculty salaries. For  more
Advertising Council: National Campaign Reveals How Safe Firearm Storage Can Help Prevent Suicide
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 (TNSRes) -- The Advertising Council issued the following news release: Three in 4 Americans aren't aware that most gun deaths are suicides. In fact, according to the CDC, 61 percent of all gun deaths in America are suicides--more than homicides and unintentional shootings combined. Brady and the Ad Council released new national public service advertisements (PSAs) today for their End Family Fire campaign to bring greater attention to gun suicide and the role that safe gun sto  more
Advertising Council: ViacomCBS Launches Vote for Your Life Campaign in Partnership With the Ad Council
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Advertising Council issued the following news release on Sept. 17: Today, ViacomCBS, in partnership with the Ad Council, is launching Vote For Your Life, a mass voter registration, early voting, and get-out-the-vote campaign crafted to respond to the specific challenges of the 2020 election season. Voter registration is down by as much as 70% in some states, largely affecting Millennials and Gen Z voters aged 18-30. Adding to this registration crisis, the pandemic is m  more
Advocates Call For a Coordinated Plan to Address the Urgent Educational Needs of Students Who Are Homeless
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Advocates for Children of New York issued the following news release: Today, Advocates for Children of New York joins 30 organizations in calling on Mayor de Blasio to address the urgent educational needs of students who are homeless as the school year begins. We are urging the City to develop a coordinated interagency plan and designate a point person to work across agencies to ensure that every student who is homeless can participate in learning this year. The urgen  more
Aesthetic Surgery Journal Issues Research Articles in October 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The Aesthetic Surgery Journal, a peer-reviewed international journal from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery that says it focuses on scientific developments and clinical techniques in aesthetic surgery, published research articles on the following topics in its October 2020 edition: Oculoplastic Surgery: * The K-Wire Fixation Technique for Endoscopic Brow Lift: A Long-Term Follow-Up Rhinoplasty: * Improvement of Alar Concavity With Scroll Ligament Pres  more
AIDS Patient Care and STDs Journal Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 17 -- AIDS Patient Care and STDs, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers diagnostics and therapeutics care for HIV/AIDS patients, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2020 edition: Clinical and Epidemiologic Research: * Asymptomatic Adolescent HIV: Identifying a Role for Universal HIV Screening in the Pediatric Emergency Department * Stages of Adoption of "Treatment as Prevention" Among HIV-Negative Men Who Have Sex with Men   more
Alliance for Quality Education: NY Budget Director Unconcerned With Students' Wellbeing
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The Alliance for Quality Education issued the following statement by Executive Director Jasmine Gripper: * * * In response to comments made by state Budget Director Robert Mujica in an op-ed to the Times Union, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: "Governor Cuomo has been threatening public schools with a 20 percent cut to state funding for over four months. School districts cannot plan out th  more
American Enterprise Institute Report: 'Realizing the Promise - How Can Education Technology Improve Learning for All?'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The American Enterprise Institute issued the following report entitled "Realizing the Promise: How Can Education Technology Improve Learning for All?" The report was written by Alejandro J. Ganimian, assistant professor of Applied Psychology and Economics at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, Nonresident Fellow at the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution; Emiliana Vegas, senior fellow and co-dire  more
American Friends Service Committee: As COVID-19 Spreads, Global Peacebuilders Call on Governments to Re-Commit to Peace
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 17: Over 170 international and domestic peacebuilding organizations have issued an urgent call to action for peace. The statement points out that responses to crisis that increase violence, injustice and exclusion will worsen development losses and increase human suffering. A focus on peace, justice and inclusion must be at the heart of the response to COVID-19. The statement, released at t  more
American Jewish Congress Celebrates Signing of Abraham Accords
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The American Jewish Congress issued the following statement on Sept. 15: In a historic event on the White House South Lawn, Israel will sign peace agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. We applaud President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for their leadership, vision and commitment to bringing this epochal change. We thank Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed of the UAE and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain for their leadership and dete  more
American Jewish Congress Salutes House Resolution Supporting Abraham Accords
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The American Jewish Congress issued the following statement: The American Jewish Congress salutes the introduction of the House bipartisan resolution supporting the status-quo breaking, U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords that Israel signed with the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain. We thank Representative Eliot Engel (D-NY-16) and Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX-10), respectively the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, for the  more
American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine Issues Research Articles in Sept. 15, 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, a journal from the American Thoracic Society that says it focuses on human biology and disease, as well as animal and in vitro studies, published research articles on the following topics in its Sept. 15, 2020 edition: Original Articles: * Pathological Comparisons of Paraseptal and Centrilobular Emphysema in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease * Characterization of the Inflammatory Response to Severe COVI  more
American National Standards Institute: People on the Move
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: People on the Move highlights the career advancements of high-level trailblazers working professionally in diverse areas of standardization, contributing every day to the strength and success of the U.S. standards and conformance community. The American Bankers Association (ABA), a member of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has announced that Kirsten Sutton is the new senior vice  more
American Society of Hematology and Elsevier Announce New Publishing Partnership
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The American Society of Hematology issued the following news release on Sept. 17: The American Society of Hematology (ASH), the world's largest professional society of hematologists, and Elsevier, a global research publishing and information analytics provider, today announced a new partnership to publish ASH's premier peer-reviewed journals, Blood and Blood Advances beginning January 1, 2021. Founded in 1958 and with more than 17,000 members from nearly 100 coun  more
ANAB Approved for New Hampshire Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has been approved to conduct on-site accreditation assessments on behalf of the New Hampshire Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NH ELAP). The NH ELAP provides accreditation to environmental laboratories both within and outside New Hampshire to ensure the metho  more
Announcing the 2020 CBC Diversity Outstanding Achievement Award Winners
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Children's Book Council issued the following news release: The CBC Diversity Committee is proud to announce the winners of the 3rd Annual CBC Diversity Outstanding Achievement Awards. These awards are given annually to professionals or organizations in the children's publishing industry who have made a significant impact on publishing diverse titles, their promotion, diversity in hiring and mentoring, plus efforts that create public awareness about the importance of di  more
ANSI Offers IEC Commented Redline Version on Household and Similar Electrical Appliances
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 17: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - the U.S. member body to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) via its U.S. National Committee (USNC) - announced today the availability of a new IEC value-added product. The Commented Redline Version (CMV) IEC 60335-2-24:2020, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-24: particular requirements for re  more
Anti-Defamation League Marks 'Historic Day' of Signing of Israel-UAE/Bahrain Agreement
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSLeg) -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release on Sept. 15: ADL (Anti-Defamation League) today celebrated the historic signing of agreements between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain that usher in a new era of open and normalized relations between the Jewish state and these nations. "In the midst of health, economic, environmental and political crises, we pause and celebrate the enormity of this historic moment of normal  more
Anti-Defamation League: 'Stop Hate for Profit' to Hold Week of Action Demanding Facebook Make Meaningful Changes to Address Hate and Protect Democracy
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSLeg) -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release: Members of the Stop Hate for Profit coalition and its network of thousands of supporters across the country will be joining in a coordinated week of action on Instagram this week, demanding parent company Facebook take action to address racism, hate, and disinformation on its platforms. The actions include a one-day freeze on Instagram sharing as well as a weeklong series of posts, starting today, call  more
As Mike Pompeo Visits Colombia, International Rescue Committee Raises Alarm on Ongoing Social Unrest
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: Meghan Lopez, the International Rescue Committee's Regional Director of Latin America, said, "Colombia is often seen as an open-door country accepting Venezuelans in desperate need. The reality is a complex situation, filled with a growing social movement, a tanked economy, and its own exodus of Venezuelans back to Venezuela. "Since mid March 2020, around 100,000 Venezuelans have returned to Venezuela,   more
Asia Society Announces 2020 Asia Game Changers
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSPPX) -- The Asia Society issued the following news release on Sept. 14: Asia Society today announced its 2020 Asia Game Changers, a half dozen champions chosen for their responses to the year's twin traumas of COVID-19 and racially-motivated violence. In partnership with Citi, Asia Society annually honors game-changing leaders from a broad geographic range and varied backgrounds; this year's honorees have saved lives, changed lives, and lifted spirits all across the globe  more
Association for Computing Machinery: MobiCom, Leading Venue for Mobile Computing and Wireless Networking Research, Goes Virtual
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Association for Computing Machinery issued the following news release on Sept. 17: The Association for Computing Machinery's Special Interest Group on Mobility of Systems, Users, Data and Computing (SIGMOBILE) will hold its International Conference on Mobile Computing and Networking (MobiCom 2020) September 21-25 in a virtual setting for the first time ever. MobiCom is a highly selective, premier international forum for addressing networks, systems, algorithms and app  more
Association of University Presses: Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion Seeks to Expand
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSPPX) -- The Association of University Presses issued the following news: The Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC) invites new members, partners, and volunteers to join efforts to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the scholarly communications industry. C4DISC was formed in 2017 by a small group of trade and professional associations, including the Association of University Presses (AUPresses). Since then, the  more
Association of University Presses: New Website Demystifies University Press Publishing
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSPPX) -- The Association of University Presses issued the following news: The Association of University Presses (AUPresses) is pleased to announce the launch of Ask UP, an online resource devoted to explaining how university presses work. "We hope that this site will help scholars not only understand the fundamental decision points and action steps in the mission-based scholarly publishing process, but also recognize university presses as their partners in the advancement  more
Astrobiology Journal Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 16 -- Astrobiology, a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on findings and discoveries from interplanetary exploration and laboratory research, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2020 edition: Special Collection Articles: * Simulating Mars Drilling Mission for Searching for Life: Ground-Truthing Lipids and Other Complex Microbial Biomarkers in the Iron-Sulfur Rich Rio Tinto Analog * Toward the RNA-World in the Interstellar Medium-  more
Better Balance: U.S. House of Representatives Passes the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in Overwhelmingly Bipartisan Vote!
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- A Better Balance, a legal advocacy organization, issued the following statement on Sept. 17 by co-founder and Co-President Dina Bakst: * * * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA - H.R. 2694) in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote. Every Democrat and a majority of Republicans voted yes. The PWFA would provide an explicit right for pregnant workers to request reasonable accommodations to stay healthy and safe in the   more
Beyond Total Shareholder Return: New Principles From Aspen Institute, Korn Ferry Identify Levers to Determine Executive Pay
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Aspen Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 16: The Aspen Institute Business & Society Program, in partnership with Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) released "Modern Principles for Sensible and Effective Executive Pay," outlining a new path for executive compensation that moves from a shareholder-centric approach to including other priorities, such as fairness, employee well-being and other commitments to ensure long-term business success. The report points to key  more
Bioelectricity Journal Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 18 -- Bioelectricity, a peer-reviewed journal, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2020 edition: Original Research: * Electrical Control of Escherichia coli Growth Measured with Simultaneous Modulation and Imaging * Substrate-Dependent Galvanotaxis of Directly Reprogrammed Human Neural Precursor Cells * Dual Bioelectrical Assessment of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Using Plasma and Mitochondrial Membrane Potentiometric Probes *   more
Blocked Release of Body Camera Footage, Independent Autopsy of Trayford Pellerin Highlights Need for Police Reform in Louisiana
MANHATTAN, New York, Sept. 11 (TNSWhi) -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news on Sept. 10: This morning, the Daily Advertiser reported that "a state judge blocked release of any video footage and other reports related to the shooting death of Trayford Pellerin to the public, including Pellerin's family." This comes after Trayford Pellerin's family released an independent autopsy this weekend after Pellerin was shot 10 t  more
Boyce Thompson Institute: Michelle Heck Receives Grant to Study Devastating Crop Viruses
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 19 -- Boyce Thompson Institute issued the following news: Plant viruses in the Luteoviridae family devastate many crop varieties, including potatoes, small grains and cotton. The viruses are spread by sap-sucking aphids, which transmit the pathogen into a plant's vasculature as they feed. Unfortunately, no adequate strategies exist to control these viruses. BTI's Michelle Heck and Joshua Chappie of Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine recently received a   more
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence: New National Campaign Reveals How Safe Firearm Storage Can Help Prevent Suicide
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release on Sept. 16: 3 in 4 Americans aren't aware that most gun deaths are suicides. In fact, according to the CDC, 61 percent of all gun deaths in America are suicides--more than homicides and unintentional shootings combined. Brady and the Ad Council released new national public service advertisements (PSAs) today for their End Family Fire campaign to bring greater attention to gun suicide and the role  more
BritishAmerican Business: Midlands Businesses Join Consultation With UK Government on the Future UK-U.S. Free Trade Agreement
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- BritishAmerican Business issued the following news on Sept. 16: Today, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) from across the Midlands joined a BritishAmerican Business (BAB) virtual roundtable discussion with the UK Minister of State for Trade Policy, Greg Hands MP, as part of a series of consultations carried out by the Department for International Trade (DIT) in partnership with BAB about the role that UK-U.S. trade and investment plays in local economies. The meet  more
Bryan Washington Wins The New York Public Library's 2020 Young Lions Fiction Award
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: The New York Public Library is proud to announce that Bryan Washington has won the twentieth annual Young Lions Fiction Award for his book Lot. This year's finalists were: * Steph Cha, Your House Will Pay * Julia Phillips, Disappearing Earth * Kiley Reid, Such a Fun Age * Xuan Juliana Wang, Home Remedies * Bryan Washington, Lot The winner was announced during an online event on Thursday, September 17. For  more
Cancer Gene Therapy Journal Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Cancer Gene Therapy Journal, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features developments in gene and cellular therapies for cancer, published research articles, including the following topics, in its September 2020 edition: Review Article: * Transcription factors in ferroptotic cell death Article: * Specific driving of the suicide E gene by the CEA promoter enhances the effects of paclitaxel in lung cancer * A qualitative transcriptional signature for determining the   more
Cancer Research Institute Goes Virtual for Its Immunotherapy Patient Summit Series
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Cancer Research Institute issued the following news: The Cancer Research Institute (CRI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing our immune system's power to control and potentially cure all types of cancer, will offer its 2020 CRI Immunotherapy Patient Summit as a free, virtual event on October 2-3, 2020, to educate and empower the cancer community to explore immunotherapy and clinical trials. Award-winning TV host, journalist, executive producer, and philanthro  more
Cancer Research Institute: Immunotherapy Drug Development Pipeline Continues Significant Growth in 2020 Despite Global Pandemic Impact
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Cancer Research Institute issued the following news: Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe, there has been a resurgence of interest in immuno-oncology (I-O) preclinical and clinical development, bringing hope to cancer patients and physicians who treat them. The volume of clinical investigations testing I-O therapies for the treatment of cancer continues to grow with hundreds of new cell therapies being added to the development pipeline each year alo  more
CancerCare Young Professionals Committee Announces Recipients for Inaugural Scholarship for Young Adults Affected by Cancer
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSPPX) -- CancerCare issued the following news release: CancerCare, the leading national nonprofit organization providing free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer, is excited to announce the winners for their new scholarship for young adults who have lost a parent or guardian to cancer in the last two years. CancerCare's Young Professionals Committee (YPC) earmarked the proceeds of the funds for this pilot initiative at their annual event in 2019. T  more
Care Strategies Championed by Roswell Park Radiation Oncologist Adopted in International Treatment Guides
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 15 (TNSJou) -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: Physician researchers work hard to improve their patients' lives through better treatments and greater attention to factors that can improve quality of life. Sometimes, their efforts can influence the care of not just their own patients, but of people across the country and even internationally. Two care strategies championed by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center radiat  more
Catholic League for Religious & Civil Rights: Netflix Merits DOJ Probe
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights issued the following statement on Sept. 16 by President Bill Donohue on Cuties, the French film featured on Netflix: Cuties is wrong on every level. It is soft-core child porn masquerading as a coming-of-age story. According to Bernadette Brady-Egan, the Catholic League's vice president who reviewed the movie, there is "no redeemable reason to watch it." She added that "at no point could I laugh at this film. I wanted to c  more
Catholic League for Religious & Civil Rights: Texas A&M Prof Digs Deeper Hole
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSPPX) -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights issued the following statement on Sept. 15 by President Bill Donohue: * * * Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the Texas A&M professor who is under fire for his anti-Catholicism: Yesterday, I wrote (https://www.catholicleague.org/texas-am-professors-hate-speech-cannot-stand/) to Texas A&M University President Michael K. Young about the incredibly anti-Catholic social media posts featured by profe  more
Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights: Texas A&M Professor's Hate Speech Cannot Stand
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSPPX) -- Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights issued the following statement by President Bill Donohue: * * * Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on a Texas A&M professor: Anti-Catholicism on our nation's campuses is nothing new, but there is an anthropology professor at Texas A&M University, Filipe Castro, who has gone beyond the typical rants against Catholics and Catholicism. What he has posted on social media shows that he does not seek to eng  more
Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights: Why Is Fox News Protecting George Soros?
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights issued the following statement by President Bill Donohue: * * * Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on Fox News and George Soros: On September 16, Newt Gingrich was cut off the air on a Fox News show, "Outnumbered," for merely mentioning the role that George Soros is playing in fomenting the anti-cop agenda of the left. Here is what he said. * "The number one problem in almost all these cities [where riots   more
Cell Death & Differentiation Journal Issues Research Articles in October 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Cell Death and Differentiation, a journal that says it devotes itself to scientific excellence in the field of cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry of cell death and disease, published research articles, including the following topics, in its October 2020 edition: Articles: * Targeting triple-negative breast cancers with the Smac-mimetic birinapant * Alpha synuclein aggregation drives ferroptosis: an interplay of iron, calcium and lipid peroxidation * The a  more
Center for Constitutional Rights: Court Allows 'Very Temporary' Stay of Publication of NYPD Misconduct Records
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following joint statement on Sept. 17: * * * In response to today's ruling by a panel of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocking New York City's publication of NYPD officer disciplinary records, Communities United for Police Reform, the Center for Constitutional Rights, and the law firm of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP issued the following statement: Today's ruling is very narrow, and very temporary: i  more
Center for Economic and Social Rights: All Risk and No Reward for Botswana's Miners
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 (TNSRep) -- The Center for Economic and Social Rights issued the following news release: Since the discovery of diamonds in Botswana in the 1960s, the country has seen spectacular economic growth. Mineral and resource extraction has made Botswana one of the wealthiest countries in Africa. In spite of this tremendous wealth, however, Botswana continues to be a deeply unequal country. It has consistently ranked among the most economically unequal countries in the world by vario  more
Center for Economic and Social Rights: Spotlight Report Outlines '8R Agenda' for Transformational Recovery
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The Center for Economic and Social Rights issued the following news release: "The pandemic is galvanizing an ever-increasing array of actors to imagine how our economies could be reshaped if human rights and human dignity were put at their center, and to work together to make that vision a reality." - CESR's Kate Donald and Ignacio Saiz in the Spotlight Report 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is having a massive impact on the fulfilment of human rights and the implemen  more
CEP-GLOBSEC Webinar: Muslim Brotherhood Activities in the Czech Republic, Poland and Serbia
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 (TNSRep) -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: GLOBSEC and the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) invite you to join us for a webinar to launch the second report on the Muslim Brotherhood's activities in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), which focuses on three case studies. Muslim Brotherhood Activities in the Czech Republic, Poland, and Serbia Wednesday, September 23, 2020 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ET / 14:00 - 15:30 CEST During the past 30 years s  more
Climate Week NYC Partners With Environmental Defense Fund to Mark the Start of a Critical Period for Climate Action
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: Climate Week NYC is partnering with the Environmental Defense Fund on the Finance, Investment, and Jobs program to deliver a series of events on what countries, and the private sector, must do over the next year to address the climate challenge. Amy Davidsen, Executive Director, North America at the Climate Group, said: "We're excited to partner with the Environmental Defense Fund, a leader in developing in  more
CMA Successfully Launches First Virtual Adviser Certification Program
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The College Media Association issued the following news: Those keywords, directly from an adviser, summarize the success of College Media Association's first virtual Adviser Certification Training Program. From July 6-17, 20 advisers from 18 schools participated in the program, including seven mandatory sessions, three elective sessions and a series of roundtable discussions. CMA provides its Adviser Certification Training at its various annual conferences. The training   more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Immune Cells Sculpt Circuits in the Brain
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Sept. 15 (TNSJou) -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Immune cells play an unexpected role in fine-tuning the brain's neural circuits, according to research published in September, 2020 in Neuron. The immune cells that reside there, known as microglia, not only protect the brain from infection and inflammation, they also help physically sculpt circuits in the developing brain. The new work demonstrates that microglia also direct neurons   more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Replicating a Genome Starts With a Twist, a Pinch, and a Bit of a Dance
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Sept. 17 (TNSJou) -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: The most basic activity of a living thing is to turn one copy of its genome into two copies, crafting one cell into two. That replication event begins with a set of proteins--the Origin Recognition Complex (ORC). And, with some cancers and developmental diseases linked to ORC proteins, structural biologists need to see how the complex works so they can understand how it might go wrong  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Reward and Punishment Take Similar Paths in the Mouse Brain
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Sept. 16 (TNSPPX) -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) scientists have discovered neurons in the mouse brain that help an animal learn to avoid negative experiences. The cells reside in a part of the brain involved in regulating the motivations that influence behavior. Previously, this part of the brain, known as the striosome, was thought to be dedicated to supporting our ability to learn from positi  more
College Media Association: Organizational Broadcast Finalists 2019-20 - Pinnacle Awards
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The College Media Association issued the following news: Over the next few weeks, CMA will announce the Pinnacle Award finalists, beginning with individual work (in advertising, broadcast, design, online, photo, sports and writing categories) and leading up to organizational Pinnacles: the best newspapers, stations, magazines, websites and yearbooks of 2019-20. Finalists: Tweet about your success and tag CMA: @collegemedia! All: Share the finalists' work as best-of exampl  more
College Media Association: Organizational Online Finalists 2019-20 - Pinnacle Awards
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The College Media Association issued the following news: Over the next few weeks, CMA will announce the Pinnacle Award finalists, beginning with individual work (in advertising, broadcast, design, online, photo, sports and writing categories) and leading up to organizational Pinnacles: the best newspapers, stations, magazines, websites and yearbooks of 2019-20. Finalists: Tweet about your success and tag CMA: @collegemedia! All: Share the finalists' work as best-of exampl  more
Committee to Protect Journalists: Egyptian Journalist Islam Al-Kalhy Detained, Charged With Spreading False News
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSPPX) -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news on Sept. 14: Egyptian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release journalist Islam al-Kalhy and stop arresting members of the press covering protests, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. On September 9, Egyptian security forces arrested al-Kalhy, a reporter for the local independent news website Darb, while he was covering protests in the al-Monib neighborhood of Giza, accord  more
Conservation Law Foundation: Groups Call on Legislature to Override Governor's Veto of Landmark Climate Bill
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 16 (TNSLeg) -- The Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release on Sept. 15: Governor Scott has vetoed the Global Warming Solutions Act, which was overwhelmingly passed by both the Vermont House and Senate. The historic climate bill requires Vermont to reduce its climate-damaging emissions while simultaneously creating jobs, improving community resilience, and reducing energy burdens for rural and marginalized communities. Reducing greenhouse pollutio  more
Consumer Reports Applauds California's Settlement Against Glow for Privacy Violations That Risked Exposing Women's Sensitive Health Data
YONKERS, New York, Sept. 18 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release on Sept. 17: Consumer Reports today praised the state of California following the announcement of a settlement with Glow, a technology company that operates a mobile fertility application. In 2016 Consumer Reports (https://www.consumerreports.org/mobile-security-software/glow-pregnancy-app-exposed-women-to-privacy-threats/) found that the Glow app exposed women to privacy threats. The company responded by fixing   more
Consumer Reports: Keep Antibiotics Working Coalition Urges FDA to Strengthen Plan for Protecting Critical Medications in Veterinary Settings
YONKERS, New York, Sept. 16 -- Consumer Reports issued the following joint letter: To: Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 Dear Commissioner Hahn, Public health and the need for coordinated government action are foremost in everyone's mind now. While dealing with the new viral pandemic, it is important to keep moving forward with actions to address other serious public health threats such as antibiotic resistance  more
Critical Care Medicine Journal Issues Research Articles in October 2020 Edition
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Critical Care Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers all aspects of acute and emergency care for the ill or injured patient from the Society of Critical Care Medicine, published research articles, including the following topics, in its October 2020 edition: Feature Articles: * Economic Analysis of Mandated Protocolized Sepsis Care in New York Hospitals * Prevalence and Course of Frailty in Survivors of Critical Illness * Evaluating Physic  more
Demos: Voting Rights Advocates Sue to Protect the Right to Vote of Missourians in the November 2020 Election
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Demos issued the following news release on Sept. 17: Today, the Organization for Black Struggle, Missouri Faith Voices, the St. Louis and Greater Kansas City Chapters of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, and the National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section filed a federal lawsuit against Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and Missouri's 116 local election authorities alleging that the state's absentee and mail voting systems place unlawful restrictions on Misso  more
Despite Ongoing Gun Violence in Durham, North Carolina Republicans Continue to Reject Common-Sense Gun Safety Laws
MANHATTAN, New York, Sept. 18 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: On Monday night, eight people were shot and wounded in Durham, part of a surge in gun violence that the city is experiencing. According to the News & Observer, "as of Aug. 22, there had been 158 shooting incidents in Durham this year, with a total of 189 people shot." Despite this persistence of gun violence, North Carolina Republicans at every level   more
Doctors Without Borders: Brazil - Indigenous Communities Threatened by COVID-19
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news: Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) teams are working to prevent, diagnose, and treat COVID-19 in Mato Grosso do Sul state, in southwestern Brazil, home to indigenous communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic. With few doctors in Mato Grosso do Sul, there is often no one to identify when a person with worsening symptoms needs hospital care. When they finally ar  more
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Names the 2020 Doris Duke Artists
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Doris Duke Charitable Foundation issued the following news release on Sept. 17: The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF) announced today the names of the 2020 Doris Duke Artists, each receiving an award of $275,000 intended as an investment in and celebration of these artists and their ongoing contributions to the fields of contemporary dance, jazz and theater. A total of $250,000 of the prize is completely unrestricted, and $25,000 is dedicated to encouraging savings  more
Dr. Anthony Fauci to Receive Hope Award From Latino Commission on AIDS
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSPPX) -- The Latino Commission on AIDS issued the following news release on Sept. 14: The Latino Commission on AIDS announced today that Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health, will receive its esteemed Esperanza (Hope) Award at its annual Cielo gala, as it observes 30 years of service to the Hispanic/Latinx community. The gala will be streamed virtually on October 28, 2020, f  more
Ed Trust-NY Issues Statement on New York City's Elimination of Student Safeguards for Live Instruction
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Education Trust-New York issued the following statement by Executive Director Ian Rosenblum: "New York City's decision to ignore its own plan for live instruction during blended learning will likely widen the existing inequities in our education system and raises major questions about the amount of instruction that students who have been historically underserved will receive this fall. "The city's failure to follow through on its announcements - from remote learning   more
Educators for Excellence-New York Reacts to School Delay
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release: Educators for Excellence-New York (E4E-New York), a teacher-led organization, reacted to New York City Public Schools' second delay of in-person learning. "This delay offers some relief and prioritizes students with special needs, but it is still far short of the sustainable and equitable plan we need by October," said E4E-New York member Daniel Gannon, a high school history teacher at Bronx Leadership Academy I  more
Environmental Advocates Sue Trump Administration, Ask D.C. Circuit to Suspend Rollback of Methane Pollution Standards for Oil and Gas Industry
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSLeg) -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: Ten environmental groups today filed their promised lawsuits against the Trump administration for its unlawful and dangerous rollback of protections from oil and gas methane pollution, and asked the court to suspend changes to the methane pollution standards to prevent irrevocable harm to human health and the environment -- including emissions of 3.3. million metric tons of methane pollution   more
Environmental Defense Fund: Business Roundtable's Policy Further Proof of Corporate America's Support for Urgent Climate Action
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement on Sept. 15 by Managing Director Victoria Mills: * * * "Leading businesses are making it clear that, in the face of unprecedented challenges, we cannot lose sight of another urgent and growing crisis, one that also poses severe threats to our communities and economy: climate change. "The Business Roundtable's climate policy statement is a powerful call on Congress to make climate policy a top priority. The gro  more
Environmental Defense Fund: NOAA Hiring of Climate Denier Undermines Trust at Critical Time for Our Nation
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSPPX) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by Eric Schwaab, senior vice president for the Oceans program and interim senior vice president of the Ecosystems program, on the hiring of a climate denier to a top-level position by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "It is hard to believe that as hurricanes and wildfires amplified by climate change threaten American lives, this administration has decided to install David Legates, a   more
Environmental Defense Fund: Renewables Growth, Methane Step Change Core to BP's Net-Zero Transition
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSPPX) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by Senior Vice President Mark Brownstein: * * * Amid growing investor and social pressure for climate action, BP CEO Bernard Looney and other executives discussed how BP will reinvent for a new, low carbon energy era during BP Week 2020. "Savvy energy companies and their investors understand that a rapid transition to net-zero is not only ecologically necessary, it offers opportunities for business gr  more
Episcopal Relief and Development: Responding to Storms in the Gulf Coast
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSPPX) -- The Episcopal Relief and Development issued the following news release: Episcopal Relief & Development is responding to Hurricane Laura by supporting local Church partners in Louisiana and Texas as they provide emergency assistance to vulnerable groups impacted by the storm. Dioceses are distributing food and building and cleaning supplies, as well as arranging services such as temporary housing, laundry and building and vehicle repairs. On August 27, Hurricane L  more
Everytown Victory Fund Unveils New TV Ads Targeting Trump as Part of $6M Ad Campaign in Florida in Partnership With Priorities USA Action
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 (TNSWhi) -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news on Sept. 10: Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund unveiled new TV and digital ads that criticize President Trump for refusing to address the dual crises of gun violence and COVID-19 that continue to take American lives. The ads also highlight Trump siding with the gun lobby after receiving more than $31 million in political support from the NRA in 2016,   more
Extremist Content Online: Pro-Al-Qaeda Group Encourages Attacks Following Charlie Hebdo Comic Republication
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSPPX) -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. Last week, a media group affiliated with al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released a statement encouraging attacks on France following the republication of Charlie Hebdo cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad. Additi  more
Eye Journal Issues Research Articles in October 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Eye, a journal from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists that says it provides the practicing ophthalmologist with information on clinical and laboratory research, published research articles on the following topics in its October 2020 edition: Review Articles: * A systematic review of simulation-based training tools for technical and non-technical skills in ophthalmology * Outcome measures in juvenile X-linked retinoschisis: A systematic review * A systematic review   more
Fordham Urban Law Journal Issues Research Articles in June 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- Fordham Urban Law Journal, a journal that says it addresses policy issues affecting urban areas from Fordham University, published research articles on the following topics in its June 2020 edition: Articles: * Sublimating Municipal Home Rule and Separation of Powers in Knick v. Township of Scott * Overturning a Catch-22 in the Knick of Time: Knick v. Township of Scott and the Doctrine of Precedent * Not Just a Procedural Case: The Substantive Implications of Knick for   more
Fordham Urban Law Journal Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- Fordham Urban Law Journal, a journal that says it addresses policy issues affecting urban areas from Fordham University, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2020 edition: Articles: * Smarter Cities or Bigger Brother? How the Race for Smart Cities Could Determine the Future of China, Democracy, and Privacy * Addressing the Social Cost of Digital Transition: A New Decennial Census for 2020 * From Smart Cities to Co-Cities: Emerging Legal   more
Gun Extremist Marjorie Taylor Greene Has 'Several Ties To Conspiracy, Hate Groups'
MANHATTAN, New York, Sept. 11 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news on Sept. 10: A report by the Southern Poverty Law Center, highlighted dangerous ties between Marjorie Taylor Greene and several extremist organizations, such as the Georgia Three Percent Security Force Intel Militia, Gun Owners of America and anti-LGBTQ hate groups Mass Resistance and Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). To date, leading Georgia Republic  more
Heredity Journal Issues Research Articles in October 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- Heredity, a journal from the Genetics Society that says it covers a topic within the field of genetics, published research articles, including the following topics, in its October 2020 edition: Article: * An alternative route of bacterial infection associated with a novel resistance locus in the Daphnia-Pasteuria host-parasite system * Sperm quality, aggressiveness and generation turnover may facilitate unidirectional Y chromosome introgression across the European house   more
Heritage Action Unveils 'No Police, No Peace' Billboards in New York, Dallas and Atlanta
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSPPX) -- Heritage Action for America issued the following news release on Sept. 14: Heritage Action today announced their new "No Police, No Peace" billboards in New York City, Dallas, and Atlanta. Jessica Anderson, Executive Director of Heritage Action, first announced the billboards on Fox & Friends this morning. "Americans want safety, security and a clear vision for how to quell the violence. I am excited to announce the launch of these billboards today because you   more
Hispanic Federation Issues Statement on Biden-Harris Policy Plan for Puerto Rico
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSLeg) -- The Hispanic Federation issued the following statement by President Frankie Miranda on the Biden-Harris Plan for Recovery, Renewal, and Respect for Puerto Rico: "We are pleased to see a major presidential candidate unveil their policy platform for Puerto Rico, whose recovery must be a priority for any administration. "The Biden-Harris platform seeks to address many inequities and urgent needs that matter deeply to Hispanic Federation, including a commitment to fi  more
Hispanic Federation Urges US Senate to Pass 2020 Census Deadline Extension Act
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSLeg) -- The Hispanic Federation issued the following news release on Sept. 15: Today, Hispanic Federation, one of the nation's leading organizations dedicated to supporting and empowering the Hispanic community, offered its strong support of the bipartisan 2020 Census Deadline Extension Act, introduced by Sens. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) which would restore the 2020 Census field count operation deadline to October 31,   more
Human Gene Therapy Journal Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Human Gene Therapy, a peer-reviewed journal that says it focuses on the human aspect of gene therapy, published research articles, including the following topics, in its September 2020 Special Issue on Gene and Cell Therapies for Pulmonary Disorders: Reviews: * New Directions in Pulmonary Gene Therapy * Treating Cystic Fibrosis with mRNA and CRISPR * Correction of Airway Stem Cells: Genome Editing Approaches for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis * Will Ai  more
Human Rights Campaign and SHOWTIME Announce Recipients of Queer to Stay: An LGBTQ+ Business Preservation Initiative Funding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSJou) -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release on Sept. 15: Today, the Human Rights Campaign and SHOWTIME announce the ten recipients of "Queer to Stay: An LGBTQ+ Business Preservation Initiative" funding to support businesses that serve the LGBTQ+ community with a focus on LGBTQ people of color, women and the transgender community. The awardees of "Queer to Stay: An LGBTQ+ Business Preservation Initiative" include: Alibi Lounge (New York, NY); Amp  more
Human Rights Watch: Afghanistan - Protecting Rights Essential in Negotiations
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 (TNSPPX) -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release on Sept. 12: Afghan government and Taliban officials meeting in Doha, Qatar for the start of intra-Afghan negotiations should publicly commit to uphold international human rights, including women's rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The United States, European Union, and other countries supporting the peace process should use their political and economic leverage to ensure explicit human rights commitments a  more
Human Rights Watch: Bangladesh - Reunify Rohingya Refugee Families
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSPPX) -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: The Bangladesh government has failed to honor its pledge not to involuntarily hold Rohingya refugees on the remote, unprotected island of Bhasan Char, Human Rights Watch said today. On September 5, 2020, the government arranged a three-day "go and see visit" to Bhasan Char for 40 Rohingya refugees, including camp leaders, during which those on the island begged to be allowed to return to their families in Cox's  more
IIE Emergency Student Fund Receives $150,000 Grant From the Mellon Foundation
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Institute of International Education issued the following news release: The Institute of International Education has announced that the IIE Emergency Student Fund (ESF) significantly expanded its effort to support international college students in the U.S. who have been adversely affected by the pandemic. A $150,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has allowed IIE to help 80 additional students, increasing the total number of students IIE has supported in thi  more
Immigrant Rights Groups, Law School and Legal Organization FOIA for Info on Thomson Reuters, RELX Group Contracts With ICE
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSLeg) -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release on Sept. 14: Today, Mijente, the Immigrant Defense Project (IDP), CUNY Law School's Human Rights and Gender Justice Clinic (HRGJ) and the Center for Constitutional Rights filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to demand information on contracts between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and commercial information technology and data se  more
Immigration Equality Mourns the Passing of Henry Van Ameringen, Honors His Philanthropy on Behalf of the LGBTQ Movement
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSPPX) -- Immigration Equality issued the following statement by Executive Director Aaron C. Morris: "Henry van Ameringen's life is a beautiful one to celebrate. He was one of the most influential philanthropic forces in the LGBTQ community. Even when the movement was still burgeoning, and there was sometimes heavy stigma attached to the cause, he made large public gifts to LGBTQ rights groups. "He never did so out of a sense of ego, but rather because he was proud to be a  more
Innocence Project Mourns Loss of Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Innocence Project issued the following news release on Sept. 18: The Innocence Project mourns the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court. Justice Ginsburg passed away today from complications of pancreatic cancer at the age of 87. "Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a brilliant and principled lawyer, scholar and jurist who dedicated her extraordinary talents to the work of forming a more perfect union," said Christina Swarn  more
Innocence Project Reaches Landmark Civil Rights Settlement With City of Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15 (TNSLeg) -- The Innocence Project issued the following news release: The New York-based Innocence Project and Cincinnati law firm Gerhardstein & Branch have negotiated a settlement with the City of Cincinnati for an unprecedented audit of Cincinnati Police Department's (CPD) DNA-based homicide cases. This marks the first time that a police department has agreed to turn over years of DNA database reports and homicide case records to a court-appointed, independent audit  more
Institute for Conflict Prevention Selects CVS Health and General Counsel Thomas Moriarty for 2021 Corporate Leadership Award
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSPPX) -- The International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution issued the following news release: The International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR), a global non-profit organization that manages conflict to enable purpose, announced that CVS Health and Thomas Moriarty, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy and External Affairs Officer, and General Counsel, will be the recipients of its 2021 Corporate Leadership Award (CLA) for leadershi  more
International Refugee Assistance Project: 540 Bipartisan Elected Officials From All 50 States Urge President Trump to Welcome Refugees
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release on Sept. 17: Today, 540 local and state elected officials from all 50 states and the District of Columbia expressed their strong support for resettling refugees in their communities in a bipartisan letter sent to President Trump. The letter, supported by Amnesty International USA (AIUSA), the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), the International Rescue Committee (IRC), and Lutheran   more
International Rescue Committee: Federal Court's Termination of TPS Leaves 300,000 in Limbo
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSLeg) -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 14: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds today to the decision by a panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to clear the way for the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for individuals from four countries - Haiti, Sudan, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. TPS is a classification meant to provide nationals of countries facing disaster, conflict, or danger with tempor  more
Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans of America Hosts Virtual Voting Discussion
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America issued the following news release: Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), Veterans for American Ideals and Power the Polls hosted a Facebook Live event highlighting the importance of the veteran vote. "At its heart, voting is the embodiment of the democracy that veterans have fought so hard to defend," said Jeremy Butler, CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. "It is also an effective way for veterans to   more
IRC and Tech Partners Launch Digital Initiative to Combat Misinformation for Venezuelan Refugees and Displaced Populations in Colombia
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 17: Today, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), with support from Tripadvisor, Jigsaw, Zendesk, and Nethope, launched InfoPalante, a digital platform to help displaced populations and Venezuelan refugees living in Colombia. Users will be able to access crucial information on civil and legal rights, jobs, and access to healthcare. The platform provides a detailed map of services and social me  more
Joseph P. Dragone, Ph.D. Named ACTE Champion for CTE
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 16 (TNSPPX) -- The Association for Career and Technical Education issued the following news release: The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce the ACTE Champion for CTE: Joseph P. Dragone, Ph.D., Senior Executive Officer at Capital Region BOCES in Albany, New York. The ACTE Champion for CTE award recognizes education leaders, business and industry executives, celebrities and thought leaders who suppor  more
Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 15 -- The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal that provides scientific research for the evaluation and integration of complementary and alternative medicine into mainstream medical practice, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2020 Special Focus Issue on Integrative Palliative Care: Reviews: * Integrative Medicine: Adjunctive Element or Essential Ingredient in Palliative and Supportive Cancer  more
Journal of Caffeine & Adenosine Research Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 18 -- The Journal of Caffeine and Adenosine Research, a peer-reviewed journal that says it provides scientific research on caffeine and adenosine signaling, encompassing the areas of neurology, cardiology, physiology, epidemiology and addiction medicine, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2020 edition: Mini-Reviews: * Adenosinergic-Dopaminergic Signaling in Mood Disorders: A Mini-Review Original Research Articles: * The Anxiog  more
Journal of Cell Biology Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The Journal of Cell Biology, a peer-reviewed journal that describe applied cell biology in immunology, neurobiology, metabolism, virology, developmental biology and plant biology, published research articles, including the following topics, in its September 2020 edition: Articles: * Pluripotent stem cells with low differentiation potential contain incompletely reprogrammed DNA replication * EGF receptor-mediated FUS phosphorylation promotes its nuclear translocation and  more
Journal of Experimental Medicine Issues Research Articles in August 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- The Journal of Experimental Medicine, a journal that says it features studies in medical biology, published research articles, including the following topics, in its August 2020 edition: Viewpoints: * Circulating tumor cells: Ready for translation? * The renin-angiotensin system: An integrated view of lung disease and coagulopathy in COVID-19 and therapeutic implications Brief Definitive Reports: * T reg-specific insulin receptor deletion prevents diet-induced and age-a  more
Journal of Experimental Medicine Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The Journal of Experimental Medicine, a journal that says it features studies in medical biology, published research articles, including the following topics, in its September 2020 edition: Viewpoints: * Lessons of COVID-19: A roadmap for post-pandemic science * Neutrophils and COVID-19: Nots, NETs, and knots Brief Definitive Reports: * Longevity and replenishment of human liver-resident memory T cells and mononuclear phagocytes Articles: * Cbl and Cbl-b control the   more
Journal of Fluid Mechanics Issues Research Articles in Nov. 25, 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Journal of Fluid Mechanics that says it covers theoretical, computational and experimental investigations of all aspects of the mechanics of fluids, published research articles on the following topics in its Nov. 25, 2020 edition: JFM Rapids: * On the dispersion of entropy waves in turbulent flows JFM Papers: * The dynamics of stratified horizontal shear flows at low Peclet number * Dispersion of inertial particles in cellular flows in the small-Stokes, large-Pec  more
Journal of Perinatology Issues Research Articles in October 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Journal of Perinatology, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Academy of Pediatrics and National Perinatal Association that says it provides perinatal and neonatal healthcare teams with maternal, fetal and neonatal care concepts, published research articles on the following topics in its October 2020 edition: Review Article: * The clinical course of SARS-CoV-2 positive neonates * Marijuana: the effects on pregnancy, the fetus, and the newborn Article: * Impa  more
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, a peer-reviewed journal that says it publishes clinical aging research, published research articles, including the following topics, in its September 2020 edition: COVID-19-Related Content: * COVID-19 Infections and Deaths among Connecticut Nursing Home Residents: Facility Correlates * National Geriatric Network Rapidly Addresses Trainee Telehealth Needs in Response to COVID-19 Regular Issue Content: * Prediction of Adv  more
LatinoJustice Joins LDF in Filing Amicus Brief Opposing Buffalo Unions' Motion for Preliminary Injunction
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news on Sept. 16: Yesterday, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational and Fund, Inc.(LDF), Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (LCCR), LatinoJustice PRLDEF (LJP), Law For Black Lives (L4BL), and the Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law at NYU Law filed an amicus brief in opposition to police and firefighters unions' motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent disclosure of unsubstantiated and non-final claims of misco  more
LatinoJustice PRLDEF: Spanish-Language Campaign Urges Florida Latinos to Vote Early or by Mail
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSLeg) -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news: A coalition of national non-profit organizations launched on Monday Pa 'luego es tarde, iVota! - a Spanish-language voter education campaign that seeks to encourage Latino voters to vote early and by mail and to understand their voting rights. At a time when the stakes are at the highest they've been in decades, with an economy in crisis, racial injustices raging on, and a pandemic threatening lives and livelihoods,   more
Leading Civil Society Organizations Urge Debate Moderators to Ask Candidates' Position on Democracy Reform and Voter Rights in the Upcoming Debates
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Declaration for American Democracy issued the following news on Sept. 16: Today, a group of 42 organizations signed a joint letter to the moderators for the upcoming presidential and vice-presidential debates, urging them to ask candidates about their positions on democracy reform, including voter access, money in politics and gerrymandering. As Americans continue to feel shut out of the democratic process, especially in their calls for police reform in Kenosha, robu  more
Letter to President Trump From NY Business Associations
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSLeg) -- The Partnership for New York City issued the following letter by President and CEO Kathryn Wylde with Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester and Kevin Law, President and CEO of Long Island Association: * * * To: Honorable Donald Trump President of the United States, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear President Trump: As the leading business organizations in America's largest metropolitan region, we are writ  more
Long Time Veteran Supporter Craig Newmark Announces $100,000 Donation to Support IAVA's Newest Program The Vote Hub
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSLeg) -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America issued the following news release: Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies and long time IAVA supporter, announced a generous $100,000 matching challenge to IAVA in support of its mission. Newmark's call to action of the philanthropic community to support veterans now with a gift that for a limited time will be matched up to $100,000. This matching campaign will allow for IAVA's continued innov  more
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research: Report Portends Further Quality Decline for Nursing Homes Due to Medicaid Strains
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 (TNSRep) -- The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research issued the following news release: Covid-19 has shed light on the shortcomings of America's nursing homes--but their quality issues vastly predate the current pandemic, are worse than what the headlines would suggest, and are likely to deteriorate further in the coming years without meaningful policy intervention. A new Manhattan Institute report from senior fellow Chris Pope suggests that many of these limitations der  more
MassChallenge Israel Awards 500,000 ILS in Cash Prizes to Top Startups in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM, Israel, Sept. 15 (TNSPPX) -- MassChallenge issued the following announcement on Sept. 14: Mayor Moshe Lion, Mayor of Jerusalem and MassChallenge Israel Managing Director Yonit Serkin tonight awarded 500,000 ILS in cash prizes to five high-impact startups from the 2020 MassChallenge Israel accelerator. Held at City Hall in Jerusalem, the 2020 MassChallenge Israel Awards Celebration brought together entrepreneurs and key partners across multiple industries. The 2020 prize winners were  more
Medicare Rights Applauds Governor Cuomo's Decision to Extend New York State's Special Enrollment Period for Uninsured New Yorkers
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Medicare Rights Center issued the following statement by President Fred Riccardi: * * * The Medicare Rights Center commends Governor Andrew Cuomo for extending the Special Enrollment Period for uninsured New Yorkers through the end of the year, to ensure that more New Yorkers can access health care during the coronavirus public health emergency. On the Medicare Rights helpline, we often hear from people who desperately need health coverage and ask if they are eligibl  more
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense: Mayors Call on Trump to Condemn Armed Intimidation and Vigilantism Amongst His Supporters
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSLeg) -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: In an open letter released today, 10 mayors are calling on President Donald Trump to condemn armed intimidation and vigilantism by extreme-right militias and other extremists, highlighting the risks to public safety posed by private citizens openly carrying firearms under the guise of upholding law and order. Each mayor is part of Mayors Against Illegal   more
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense: New Ads in TX-2 - Everytown Victory Fund Launches $200,000 in Spanish Digital Ads Against Tony Gonzales
MANHATTAN, New York, Sept. 16 (TNSPPX) -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news on Sept. 15: Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund ("Everytown Victory Fund") unveiled new Spanish digital ads against Tony Gonzales, targeted to Latino voters in Texas' 23rd congressional district. Everytown Victory Fund will be spending $200,000 to run the ads on digital platforms in Texas' 23rd district starting later this week until   more
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense: What to Watch For Ahead of Today's U.S. Senate Debate in North Carolina
MANHATTAN, New York, Sept. 15 (TNSLeg) -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news on Sept. 14: This evening is the first U.S. Senate debate in North Carolina, where voters will hear from gun extremist Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and gun sense champion Lt. Col. Cal Cunningham. Moms Demand Action volunteers are available for interviews on the role that gun safety will play in this pivotal race. Here's what to watch for in this  more
MSK Awards & Appointments
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center issued the following news release: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) announces the following awards and appointments: Forbes Names Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center #2 Best Employer in New York State MSK was named the second-best employer in New York State as part of Forbes's 2020 America's Best Employers by State list. The list is divided into 51 rankings for each state, including the District of Columbia, and w  more
MSK Notice of Blackbaud Data Incident
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSPPX) -- The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center issued the following statement by Kenneth Manotti, senior vice president and chief development officer: * * * Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) was recently notified of a data security incident by Blackbaud, a third-party vendor and provider of fundraising software used by MSK's Office of Development. This incident at Blackbaud affected hundreds of nonprofits and higher education institutions around the world,  more
NAACP: LDF Files Amicus Brief Opposing Buffalo Unions' Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Prevent Disclosure of Police Department Misconduct Info
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSPPX) -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release on Sept. 15: The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational and Fund, Inc. (LDF), Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (LCCR), LatinoJustice PRLDEF (LJP), Law For Black Lives (L4BL), and the Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law at NYU Law filed an amicus brief in opposition to police and firefighters unions' motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent disclosure of unsubstantiate  more
NAACP: LDF Files Amicus Brief With Supreme Court in Support of Overturning the Judicial Override for Capital Punishment in Alabama
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release on Sept. 18: Yesterday, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court supporting the overturning of the judicial override for capital punishment in Alabama. In previous capital cases, if a jury voted to sentence a defendant to life in prison, a judge in Alabama could override the jury and sentence the person to death. The am  more
NAACP: LDF Statement on Louisville Settlement With Family of Breonna Taylor
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release: On Tuesday, the city of Louisville, Kentucky, announced that it reached a $12 million settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Breonna Taylor. The city also announced a series of policy changes to its policing practices. Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) detective Myles Cosgrove and Sergeant Jonathan Mattingly, and former LMPD detective Brett Hankison shot and   more
NAACP: Massachusetts' Highest Court Issues Mixed Ruling on Police Seizure of Black Teenager
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release on Sept. 18: Yesterday, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued in Commonwealth v. Evelyn recognizing that an individual's age should be considered when determining whether they feel free to leave an encounter with police. The court declined to make a similar categorical rule about whether race should be considered, though race may be considered in some circumstances. The court further i  more
NAACP: Voting Rights Activists Call on Georgia Secretary of State to Mandate Ballot Drop Boxes
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release on Sept. 17: Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. and the Georgia branch of All Voting is Local sent a Letter to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger urging him to adopt three crucial strategies to expand and improve access to ballot return drop boxes in order to allow voting to occur as safely as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. First, mandate that all counti  more
NAPNAP Statement on Child Exploitation
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSPPX) -- The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners issued the following news release on Sep. 15: As experts in pediatrics and advocates for children, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is committed to protecting and promoting the health interests of vulnerable youth populations. The release of the film Cuties by Netflix as a stated social commentary piece has dominated national dialogue. The Cuties movie is not an effective,  more
National Association of Scholars: College Board Corrupted by Chinese Government Funding
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 (TNSStu) -- The National Association of Scholars issued the following news release: In exchange for generous Chinese government funding, the College Board has given China strategic access to American K-12 education, concludes a new report from the National Association of Scholars (NAS). Corrupting the College Board: Confucius Institutes and K-12 Education documents how, since at least 2003, the College Board has partnered closely with the Chinese government. The College Boar  more
National Institute for Reproductive Health Issues Statement on Death of Justice Ginsburg
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The National Institute for Reproductive Health issued the following statement on Sept. 18 by President Andrea Miller upon learning of the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: "Ruth Bader Ginsburg had a profound impact on our nation and our lives. Her passing is a devastating loss. "Justice Ginsburg was a lifelong visionary who fought for six decades to expand equality under the law. From her pioneering career as a young lawyer through to her 27 years on the  more
National Kidney Foundation and Transplant Genomics Lace-Up for Kidney Patients
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release on Sept. 18: Transplant Genomics (TGI), the leading personalized diagnostics company committed to improving organ transplant outcomes worldwide, today announced it is "Lacing Up" with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) as a National Multi-Market Sponsor of the Kidney Walk, which raises funds to support kidney health and improve the lives of the 37 million people in the United States affected by kidney disea  more
National Kidney Foundation: Advocates From Across the U.S Convene for Virtual Kidney Patient Summit
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSPPX) -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release: Advocates from kidney organizations around the country will converge virtually on September 16th for meetings with their Congressional delegations to inspire action for kidney disease at the 7th Annual Kidney Patient Summit. Originally scheduled as an in-person Summit to be held in the nation's capital last March, due to COVID-19 the event was rescheduled for this week and will be held virtually. Th  more
National MS Society: Updated Atlas of MS Shows 2.8M Worldwide Affected, With Nearly 1M in US
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 (TNSRes) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: There are now 2.8 million people worldwide who have multiple sclerosis (MS), according to the most extensive global study to date. That means every 5 minutes, someone, somewhere in the world is diagnosed with MS. Nearly 1 million of them are living in the United States. The newly updated Atlas of MS, an effort led by the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation with funding from the National MS  more
National Parks Conservation Association: New Wolves Helping to Restore Balance at Isle Royale National Park, Moose Numbers Down
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSPPX) -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on Sept. 14: Background: Today, two studies document good news since new wolves were introduced at Isle Royale National Park - wolf pups were born at the park and the moose population declined for the first time in nearly a decade. The National Park Service and the State University of New York-College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) released a summary of the wolf rec  more
Natural Resources Defense Council: PA Takes Major Step to Join RGGI in Fight Against Climate Crisis
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSPPX) -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following statement on Sept. 15 by senior attorney Mark Szybist: The Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board (EQB) voted to advance a formal rulemaking process that would put Pennsylvania on the path to joining a regional cap-and-trade program. This comes as two recent reports show the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative's (RGGI) success in helping avoid hundreds of asthma attacks and other health harms, as well as  more
Nature Chemical Biology Journal Issues Research Articles in October 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Nature Chemical Biology, a journal that says it features chemistry, biology and allied disciplines to understand and manipulate biological systems with molecular precision, published research articles, including the following topics, in its October 2020 edition: Review Articles: * Bacterial virulence mediated by orthogonal post-translational modification Articles: * Engineering orthogonal human O-linked glycoprotein biosynthesis in bacteria * Tetracenomycin X inhibit  more
Nature Food Journal Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Nature Food, a journal that says it focuses on food production, processing, distribution and consumption, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2020 edition: Research Highlights: * Coronaviruses in rat and bat meat supply chains Reviews: * Conceptual frameworks linking agriculture and food security Research: * Sharing tableware reduces waste generation, emissions and water consumption in China's takeaway packaging waste dilemma * Imp  more
New Documents Reveal U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Racist Party and Employee Bonuses Despite Claiming Funding Crisis
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: Even as U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has repeatedly sought emergency funding and threatened to furlough its employees in recent months, new documents expose how the agency has been spending its funding. Documents obtained by Make the Road New York and the Center for Constitutional Rights through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) complaint against the Trump administration reveal U  more
New Pediatric Heart Failure & Transplant Program Launches at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSRes) -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: NYU Langone Transplant Institute and Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone have launched the new Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplant Program, bolstering the institution's comprehensive offering of solid organ and blood and bone marrow transplants, as well as expanding regional access to this specialized level of care for children. The   more
New TV, Digital Ads in Georgia: Everytown Victory Fund Unveils New Ads Targeting Karen Handel
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news on Sept. 16: Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund unveiled new TV and digital ads that criticize Karen Handel for siding with President Trump and the gun lobby instead of keeping Georgians safe from gun violence or protecting Georgians with pre-existing conditions. Part of a $1.7 million ad buy, the ads feature Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action  more
New York Immigration Coalition: Federal Court Allows Trump's Deportation of Nearly 300,000 TPS Holders to Go Forward
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSLeg) -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following news release on Sept. 14: Today, the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals allowed the Trump administration to go forward with the deportation of nearly 300,000 of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. The decision is a loss for TPS program beneficiaries nationwide, including the more than 26,000 TPS holders, who are from El Salvador, Sudan, Nicaragua, Haiti, among other countries, that reside in New York.   more
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Acquires Trisha Brown Archives
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on Sept. 16: The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Jerome Robbins Dance Division announced today that it has acquired the Trisha Brown Archives. Filled with materials related to the groundbreaking dancer and choreographer's life and career, as well as the working papers of her still-active company, the Trisha Brown Dance Company, the Archives is an invaluable resource for understanding Brown's wor  more
NewYork-Presbyterian Earns 'LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader' Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Healthcare Equality Index
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- New York-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release: NewYork-Presbyterian has announced its "LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader" designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was announced in the 13th edition of HRC's Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). "We are honored to have earned the 'LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader' designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation," said Dr. Laura Forese, executive vice president and chi  more
NHeLP, Justice in Aging, and DREDF File 'Friend of the Court' Brief to Protect the ACA's Anti-Discrimination Provision
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The National Health Law Program issued the following news release: On September 17, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP), Justice in Aging, and the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) submitted an amicus brief in the Southern District of New York on behalf of themselves and 47 partners. The brief supports the State of New York and 22 other states' motion for partial summary judgment against implementation of the Trump administration's recently finaliz  more
NORML Files Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court Challenging Cannabis' Schedule I Prohibited Status
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), Empire State NORML, the New York City Cannabis Industry Association (NYCCIA), the Hudson Valley Cannabis Industry Association (HVCIA), and the New York City Cannabis Bar have filed a Friend-Of-The-Court Brief with the United States Supreme Court in the case of Washington v. Barr - which challenges the constitution  more
NYCLU Launches Statewide Police Misconduct Transparency Campaign
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSLeg) -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release on Sept. 15: Today the New York Civil Liberties Union, with pro bono counsel from Latham & Watkins LLP, Milbank LLP, Shearman & Sterling, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP, filed state Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests with ten police departments statewide requesting data about police misconduct with a particular attention to the appearance of patterns of race-based policing. "The repeal of 50-a ope  more
NYSUT Applauds Oceanside's Jennifer Wolfe as New York State's 2021 Teacher of the Year
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 (TNSPPX) -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release on Sept. 14: New York State United Teachers today congratulated veteran Long Island educator and teacher mentor Jennifer Wolfe on being named the 2021 New York State Teacher of the Year. Wolfe, a Social Studies teacher entering her 24th year at Oceanside High School on Long Island and a member of the Oceanside Federation of Teachers, received the State Education Department honor for her   more
NYSUT Files Lawsuit Against State Over School Funding Cuts
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release on Sept. 16: New York State United Teachers today announced it has filed a lawsuit against the state over reductions in state school aid for districts across New York, seeking the release of money withheld in July, August and September and an injunction against future withholding of or delayed school funding payments. The lawsuit filed in Albany County Supreme Court challenges the constitutionali  more
NYU Langone Health: Experimental Drug Blocks COVID-19 Viral Entry Into Lung Cells
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 (TNSRes) -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: An experimental compound prevents the virus that causes 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from entering human airway cells, a new study finds. Posted online recently on the preprint server bioRxiv, the work revolves around the structure of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the current pandemic. This virus has on its surface a spike protein that can  more
One Step Closer to Groundbreaking Lupus Drug, Feinstein Institutes Announces Clinical Trial Results
MANHASSET, New York, Sept. 17 (TNSRes) -- Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research issued the following news on Sept. 16: Northwell Health's Division of Rheumatology and the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research announced today the results from the largest Phase 3 lupus nephritis clinical trial ever conducted. The study, known as the BLISS-LN trial, found positive results of the efficacy and safety of the drug belimumab in patients with active lupus nephritis, a condition that causes inf  more
Open Society Justice Initiative: Migrant Farmworkers in Greece Remain Unprotected After Disappointing Council of Europe Decision
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Open Society Justice Initiative issued the following news release: Three years after the European Court of Human Rights found that Greece failed to protect migrant farmworkers from forced labor, the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers are closing the case and enforcement of the decision. The Open Society Justice Initiative is expressing concern that the decision is premature and the Greek government has failed to make the necessary changes to protect workers. I  more
Over 100 Public Health and Worker Safety Voices Call on Governors to Stop Denying Pandemic Assistance to Immigrants
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The National Day Laborer Organizing Network issued the following news release: On Monday, public health and worker safety experts delivered a message to state Governors, and to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo: Stop the illogical exclusion of undocumented immigrants from pandemic assistance if you want to save lives. As the pandemic reaches 6 months since businesses were forced to shutter, experts are raising the alarm about Governors leaving out enormous segments of the pop  more
Partnership for New York City: Letter to Mayor Bill De Blasio From NYC Business Leaders
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 (TNSLeg) -- The Partnership for New York City issued the following joint letter by President and CEO Kathryn S. Wylde with 167 co-signers to New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio: * * * Today, business leaders from multiple industries and all five boroughs sent the following letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio, pledging their commitment to the city and asking that action be taken on public safety and other quality of life issues that jeopardize economic recovery. Full letter below.   more
PHR Calls for Immediate Investigation and Overhaul of ICE Practices Following Georgia Whistleblower Allegations
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Physician for Human Rights issued the following news release: U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has a long, documented, and disturbing track record of medical neglect, human rights violations, and deaths in detention. For years, ICE has systemically failed to provide proper medical care and oversight in detention facilities. If confirmed, the allegations of involuntary hysterectomies at Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia represent egregious and uncons  more
Physicians for Reproductive Health: House Passes Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Physicians for Reproductive Health issued the following statement on Sept. 17 by President and CEO Jamila Perritt: * * * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in a floor vote. "As a front line provider of reproductive health care, I know that all pregnant workers deserve protections to ensure they are able to work in healthy and supportive environments. Workplace accommodations are a step in the right direction. "No one should  more
Police Benevolent Association of N.Y.: Police Unions United Against State Senate Democrats
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Police Benevolent Association of New York issued the following news release on Sept. 16: A coalition of 23 New York police unions -- representing more than 200,000 law enforcement officers from across the state -- today announced an unprecedented joint endorsement of six Republican State Senate candidates in key battleground districts. Law Enforcement-Endorsed State Senate Candidates * District 1 - Anthony Palumbo, running to replace retiring Republican Senator Ken L  more
President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton to Host a Week of Action to Build Resilience in the Caribbean Amid COVID-19
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSLeg) -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following news release: From September 21 to September 24, President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will virtually convene members of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Action Network -- leaders from business, government, and civil society -- to drive action on resilience efforts in the Caribbean. The Action Network's efforts started in 2018 in direct response to Hurricanes Maria and Irma, and have been revamped to a  more
President Scott M. Karson Issues Statement Honoring the 30th Anniversary of the Lawyer Assistance Program
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following statement President Scott M. Karson: * * * Scott M. Karson, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement in honor of the 30th anniversary of the association's Lawyer Assistance Program: "The pioneering effort of the Lawyer Assistance Program has saved the lives of countless struggling lawyers, helping them restore their good health and resurrect their careers. "Over the pa  more
RIMS Board Director Patrick Sterling Invited to Share Pandemic Insurance Solutions at Congressional Roundtable
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Risk and Insurance Management Society issued the following news release on Sept. 16: RIMS Board Director Patrick Sterling, who is the senior director of Legendary People and Risk Management at Texas Roadhouse, joined Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) and stakeholders from the small business community and the insurance industry to emphasize the urgent need for Congress to pass the H.R. 7011, the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA). On June 4th, RIMS officially ann  more
RIMS Explores Enterprise Risk Management Advantages At 2020 Virtual ERM Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSPPX) -- The Risk and Insurance Management Society issued the following news release on Sept. 14: In a whirlwind of unpredictability, risk professionals around the world continue to see enterprise risk management (ERM) as a catalyst for successfully navigating today's volatile risk landscape. Join RIMS and the global risk management community as we explore best practices, strategies, challenges and opportunities to deliver value at the now virtual RIMS ERM Conference 202  more
Rockefeller Foundation Issues Remarks at 2020 Group of Seven Speakers' Meeting
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The Rockefeller Foundation issued the following remarks on Sept. 12 by President Rajiv J. Shah at the 2020 Group of Seven speakers' meeting 'Guaranteeing a Sustainable and Equitable Global COVID-19 Recovery': * * * Secretary Albright and Dr. Kim - not to mention Bono - are a tough act to follow. But let me start by sharing the story of Ruby Kumari, a woman I had the privilege of meeting in India last year. This spring, her microenterprise, a sewing school in poverty-stri  more
Rockefeller Foundation Zero Gap Fund Drives Groundbreaking Solutions to Global Challenges
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Rockefeller Foundation issued the following news release on Sept. 18: Today, The Rockefeller Foundation released its first Zero Gap Fund Update, a report demonstrating the power of mobilizing catalytic capital to drive first-of-a-kind solutions to global challenges. Since the launch of the Fund in April of 2019 in partnership with the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and its flagship Catalytic Capital Consortium (C3), early impact from several of the Fund's   more
Science Translational Medicine Journal Issues Research Articles in Sept. 9, 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- Science Translational Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Association for the Advancement of Science that focuses on research in the translational medicine community, published research articles, including the following topics, in its Sept. 9, 2020 edition: Research Articles: * Ultrasensitive molecular imaging of intestinal mucosal inflammation using leukocyte-mimicking particles targeted to MAdCAM-1 in mice * A patient-based model of RNA mis-splicing un  more
Sesame Street for Military Families Helps Parents Navigate Military Children's Health Care Changes During Relocation
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSPPX) -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release: When parents have productive relationships with the pediatricians, dentists, and other health care providers who treat their children, it benefits families and providers alike. For military families, frequent moves add another layer to developing those connections and maintaining consistent medical care; moving across state or country lines may complicate matters even further. To ease the stress of military fa  more
Sesame Workshop Taps Stefan Kastenmuller to Serve in Newly Created Post of General Manager for Europe
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release: Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit media and educational organization behind Sesame Street, has named Stefan Kastenmuller to the newly created position of General Manager for Europe. Kastenmuller will be responsible for developing and implementing a long-term strategic vision for the Workshop in the region, leveraging the iconic global brand to maximize audience engagement and deliver educational benefits to children. This  more
Statement on the House Delaying Justice for Millions Impacted by Racist Marijuana Policies
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following statement by Director Maritza Perez: * * * In response to the U.S. House of Representatives' decision to delay the vote on the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment & Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R. 3884) until after the November elections, Maritza Perez, Director of the Office of National Affairs at the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) released the following statement: "Unfortunately, this decision means justice delayed for millions of   more
The New Educator Issues Research Articles in April/June 2020 Edition
MANASSAS, Virginia, Sept. 7 -- The New Educator, a peer-reviewed journal from the School of Education of the City College of New York and the Association of Teacher Educators, that says it focuses on the knowledge created through practice and the challenges of building and sustaining professional community, published research articles on the following topics in its April/June 2020 edition: Articles: * Childhood Memories of Playful Antics and Punishable Acts: Risking an Imperfect Future of Tea  more
The New Educator Issues Research Articles in July/September 2020 Edition
MANASSAS, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- The New Educator, a peer-reviewed journal from the School of Education of the City College of New York and the Association of Teacher Educators, that says it focuses on the knowledge created through practice and the challenges of building and sustaining professional community, published research articles on the following topics in its July/September 2020 edition: Report: * The Transformative Nature of Boundary-Spanning Roles in Developing Teacher Leaders: The C  more
TIAA Clients Named 2020 Plan Sponsors of the Year for Commitment to Participant Retirement Success, Sweep Nonprofit Category
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSPPX) -- TIAA, a provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and governmental fields, issued the following news release: TIAA, a leading financial services provider, announced today that three clients have been named "2020 Plan Sponsors of the Year" by PLANSPONSOR magazine, sweeping the nonprofit category. The institutions selected as winners for their respective categories include The University System of Georgia, Cobleskill Regional Hospit  more
TIAA: PlanFocus Receives Highest Rating of Plan Sponsor Websites in Corporate Insight Report
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- TIAA, a provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and governmental fields, issued the following news release: PlanFocus(R), TIAA's plan sponsor website, was recognized as a stand-alone in the "Excellent" category, which was the highest possible rating among the fifteen plan sponsor websites evaluated by Corporate Insight in the "Retirement Plan Monitor - Institutional Competitive Research Report." PlanFocus(R) received the top rat  more
Tissue Engineering Journal Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Tissue Engineering, a journal that says it features pathologic tissues with the goal of developing biological substitutes, published research articles, including the following topics, in its September 2020 edition: Original Articles: * Chitosan-g-oligo(L,L-lactide) Copolymer Hydrogel Potential for Neural Stem Cell Differentiation * Role of Region-Specific Brain Decellularized Extracellular Matrix on In Vitro Neuronal Maturation * Predifferentiated Smooth   more
Tissue Engineering Part A Journal Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Tissue Engineering Part A, a journal that says it provides an understanding of structure-function relationships in normal and pathologic tissues with a goal of developing biological substitutes, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2020 edition: Original Articles: * Chitosan-g-oligo(L,L-lactide) Copolymer Hydrogel Potential for Neural Stem Cell Differentiation * Role of Region-Specific Brain Decellularized Extracellular Matr  more
Tissue Engineering Part C-Methods Journal Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Tissue Engineering Part C-Methods Journal published research articles on the following topics in its September 2020 edition: Methods Articles: * A New Automated Histomorphometric MATLAB Algorithm for Immunohistochemistry Analysis Using Whole Slide Imaging * Co-culture Model for Cutaneous Wound Healing to Assess a Porous Fiber-Based Drug Delivery System * Measuring the Contractile Force of Multilayered Human Cardiac Cell Sheets * Supersensitive Layer-by-L  more
Triple-I Poll: More in U.S. Are Taking Steps to Protect Their Home
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 (TNSRes) -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 16: More U.S. homeowners are taking steps to protect their homes from natural disasters like flooding and hurricanes, according to a new Consumer Poll conducted by the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I). Forty-two percent of homeowners who responded to the Triple-I's online survey this summer said they'd made improvements to protect their homes from floods, and 39 percent repor  more
TSTA Sues San Antonio ISD, Education Commissioner Over Democracy Prep Charter Takeover
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The Texas State Teachers Association issued the following news release: The Texas State Teachers Association has sued San Antonio ISD and state Education Commissioner Mike Morath over the commissioner's decision in 2018 allowing SAISD to turn over operations of Stewart Elementary School to Democracy Prep, a New York-based charter school chain. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in state district court in Austin on behalf of union members who were teachers at Stewart befor  more
UNITE HERE Statement on Court Ruling on Temporary Protected Status
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- UNITE HERE, a labor union for workers in the hotel, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, transportation and airport industries in the U.S. and Canada, issued the following statement by Enrique Fernandez, vice president for Immigration, Diversity and Civil Rights: * * * We are extremely disappointed by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' lawsuit siding with the Trump administration in their anti-immigrant decision to terminate Temporary Prot  more
Using Standards in the Global Fight Against COVID-19: ANSI Announces 2021 Student Paper Competition
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), in conjunction with its Committee on Education (CoE), has announced its 10th annual paper competition with the 2021 theme, The Use of standards in the global fight against COVID-19. The competition is part of a long-term effort to spread awareness among postsecondary students about the strategic significance of standards and conformance. As the CO  more
Vermont Conservation Voters: Groups Call on Legislature to Override Governor's Veto of Landmark Climate Bill
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 16 (TNSLeg) -- Vermont Conservation Voters issued the following news on Sept. 15: Governor Scott has vetoed the Global Warming Solutions Act, which was overwhelmingly passed by both the Vermont House and Senate. The historic climate bill requires Vermont to reduce its climate-damaging emissions while simultaneously creating jobs, improving community resilience, and reducing energy burdens for rural and marginalized communities. Reducing greenhouse pollution and invest  more
Violence & Gender Journal Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 17 -- Violence and Gender, a peer-reviewed journal that says it focuses on the role of gender in the understanding, prediction and prevention of acts of violence, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2020 edition: Review: * Neuroanatomical Differences Among Sexual Offenders: A Targeted Review with Limitations and Implications for Future Directions Perspective: * Fitness Evaluations for Potentially Violent Workplace Offenders Or  more
Vital Strategies: As COVID-19 Highlights Obesity's Harms, Clear Labels on Unhealthy Foods Emerge as a Key Strategy to Improve Nutrition
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 (TNSJou) -- Vital Strategies issued the following news release on Sept. 16: Recent research revealed that people with obesity have 48% higher rates of death from COVID-19, and with more than 2 billion people overweight or obese globally, the push to combat obesity and improve nutrition has become more urgent than ever. Evidence has shown that a key intervention is empowering consumers with clear front-of-package labels that identify the unhealthiest foods. Global health orga  more
WaterAid, NGO Partners and the Congressional International Water and Sanitation Caucus Event Launch
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSLeg) -- WaterAid America issued the following news release on Sept. 15: A bipartisan group of congressional representatives launched the International Water and Sanitation Caucus with a virtual panel discussion today, calling for increased attention and investment in clean water, sanitation and hygiene around the world. Chairs Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL), Rep. Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM), and Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) formed the Caucus to brin  more
Waterkeeper Alliance Responds to Facebook's Climate Commitments
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Waterkeeper Alliance issued the following joint statement on Facebook's climate commitments: * * * This new policy is a small step forward but does not address the larger climate disinformation crisis hiding in plain sight. "We applaud Facebook for taking concrete steps to reduce its carbon footprint as a company by setting goals that are in line with what climate science demands. However, Facebook admits climate disinformation on its platform is a rampant problem, but i  more
Waterkeeper Alliance: Disney Downgraded by Friends of the Earth Due to Proposed Lighthouse Point Project
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 (TNSRep) -- Waterkeeper Alliance issued the following news release: Every year, Friends of the Earth (FoE), a major American environmental group, issues an environmental report card for all of the major cruise lines. While Disney Cruise Lines has once again received the highest rating in its just-released 2020 report card, FoE downgraded Disney's score from an "A-" to a "B-" because of the "push to build a massive cruise ship port at Lighthouse Point in the Bahamas which is o  more
Wildlife Conservation Society: Less Than 10% of Global Protected Area Network Connected
BRONX, New York, Sept. 12 (TNSJou)-- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: A study appearing in the journal Nature Communications finds that that less than ten percent of the world's protected areas are connected, and that increased isolation, due to human threats such as land clearing for agriculture, mining, and urbanization, is limiting the ability of the global protected area estate to prevent further biodiversity loss. The study, by an international team fro  more
Wildlife Conservation Society: Since 2000, A Mexico-Sized Chunk of Intact Land Has Been Swallowed Up by Humanity
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: A team of researchers from University of Queensland, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and other groups have found that an area of biologically important "intact" land the size of Mexico has been swallowed up by human development since the year 2000. Publishing their results in the journal One Earth, the team used the "Human Footprint," to measure humanity's impact on land using metrics such as agricul  more
Workcred, National Governors Association Publish 'Understanding Quality: The Role of States in Supporting Quality Non-Degree Credentials' Brief
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 17: A new brief published today by Workcred, in partnership with the National Governors Association (NGA), sheds light on the value of non-degree credentials as tools to empower workers and strengthen state economies amid the significant disruption caused by COVID-19. The brief, "Understanding Quality: The Role of States in Supporting Quality Non-Degree Credentials," provides several recom  more
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