Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday September 27, 2020 ( 176 items ) |
25 Years Following the Beijing Platform for Action Finds Widening Gaps in Gender Equality for Women and Girls in Conflict Settings
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release:
As the world commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action, a new analysis from the International Rescue Committee (IRC) finds that women and girls in conflict settings have not achieved the same level of progress toward gender equality as global rates. The analysis looked across more than a dozen measures indicative of gender equality in ten "high-hosting countries" for refugees a
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350.org on Morgan Stanley's Latest Climate Announcement
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The 350.org issued the following statement on Sept. 21 by North America Director Tamara Toles O'Laughlin:
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Today, Morgan Stanley announced a new climate commitment to reach net-zero financed emissions by 2050. It is the first major American bank to set such a target, though the announcement did not include details on the bank's plan to get there.
As a member of the Stop the Money Pipeline Coalition, 350.org North America Director Tamara Toles O'Laughlin issued the f
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350.org: New Wave of Global Climate Strikes Takes Place in 150 Countries
NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- The 350.org issued the following news release:
Over 3,500 events have taken place in countries across the world to demand that urgent action is taken to tackle the climate crisis. Actions took place in the streets where COVID-19 regulations allow, as well as online. Street protests followed COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines.
Links to photos and videos of strike actions: https://350org.widencollective.com/portals/iucshiv3/GlobalClimateStrikesMultimediaHub
"Fridays
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Access Now: Sandvine, Francisco Partners Facing Mounting Pressure for Accountability Around Censorship Tools
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Access Now issued the following news release:
Following the revelations that censorship equipment sold by Sandvine facilitated internet shutdowns in Belarus, Access Now joined forces with the Committee to Protect Journalists, Electronic Frontier Foundation, and digital security experts Ron Deibert and Christopher Parsons to send a letter calling on California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to look into the activities of Sandvine and its owners Francisco Partners, as well
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ACLU Dedicates Full-Page NYT, WaPo Ads to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- 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. 10:
The American Civil Liberties Union is dedicating a full-page ad to honor Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who first rose to national prominence as an ACLU lawyer fighting for equal rights for women. The organization will also be dedicating
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ACLU Statement on Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Charging Decision
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- 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. 23 by Senior Staff Attorney Carl Takei:
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Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron today charged former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison with three counts of wanton endangerment of the first degree. Charges were not brought against the other tw
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ACLU, Civil Rights Groups, and City of Bedford, Ohio Reach Settlement Repealing the City's Nuisance Ordinance
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 (TNSRes) -- 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 City of Bedford agreed to repeal its Criminal Activity Nuisance Ordinance (CANO) and pay a settlement amount of $350,000 as a result of litigation brought by the ACLU, the ACLU of Ohio, and The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland on behalf of Beverley So
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ACLU: BOP Data Show Federal Executions Likely Caused COVID-19 Spike
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- 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. 21:
The American Civil Liberties Union released findings from documents today that were requested last month under the Freedom of Information Act related to the federal executions that have taken place in Terre Haute, Indiana since July. Specifically, th
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ACLU: Civil Rights Groups Demand Airbnb Reform Discriminatory Policy on Arrest and Conviction Records Used to Ban People From Platform
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (TNSRes) -- 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:
A broad coalition of civil rights organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union, the John Jay College Institute for Justice and Opportunity, Legal Action Center, The Bronx Defenders, Community Service Society of New York, and the Precedent
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ADL Statement on Grand Jury Decision Regarding Officers Involved in the Killing of Breonna Taylor
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following statement on Sept. 23 by CEO Jonathan Greenblatt:
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ADL (Anti-Defamation League) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt issued the following statement regarding today's announcement from the Jefferson County, KY Grand Jury:
Today's decision from the Jefferson County Grand Jury is devastating to say the least.
The charges brought against one of the three officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor don't even begin to scratch th
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AICPA, CPA.com, and Biz2Credit Launch New Platform for Small Business Funding
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued the following joint news release on Sept. 22:
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), its business and technology arm, CPA.com, and fintech leader Biz2Credit today announced they are teaming up on a new platform, CPALoanPortal.com, to streamline the process for CPA firms advising small businesses both on loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and additional small bus
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American Jewish Congress Mourns Legal Luminary Ruth Bader Ginsburg
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The American Jewish Congress issued the following statement:
With the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, America is mourning a powerful champion for justice and the Jewish community is mourning the passing of one of the great living legends of our community. Justice Ginsburg stood firm in her values until the end.
After graduating from Columbia Law School she challenged gender-based discrimination in a series of court
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American National Standards Institute Launches New and Improved Standards Connect Features
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 21:
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) today announced several feature updates to Standards Connect, the Institute's online subscription standards management platform and multi-user solution for accessing standards.
Through Standards Connect, subscribers can select standards that companies need and customize employees' access to enhance collaboration and increase productivit
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American National Standards Institute Welcomes New Members in September 2020
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release:
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) proudly welcomes 17 new members in September 2020.
Accentuate Technology Inc.
Advanced Digital Solutions International Inc.
Allogene Therapeutics, Inc.
AMD, Inc.
Baker Hughes Inc.
Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
Covenant Care Morgan Hill LLC
CSL Behring LLC
ECS
Edgewell Personal Care
Frank Calandra Inc.
Litania Sports Group, Inc.
Myriad Genetics
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American National Standards Institute Welcomes New Members in September 2020
NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release:
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) proudly welcomes 17 new members in September 2020.
Accentuate Technology Inc.
Advanced Digital Solutions International Inc.
Allogene Therapeutics, Inc.
AMD, Inc.
Baker Hughes Inc.
Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
Covenant Care Morgan Hill LLC
CSL Behring LLC
ECS
Edgewell Personal Care
Frank Calandra Inc.
Litania Sports Group, Inc.
Myriad Genetics
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American Roentgen Ray Society: Hypercoagulability in Patients With Coronavirus Disease
LEESBURG, Virginia, Sept. 25 (TNSJou) -- The American Roentgen Ray Society issued the following news release:
According to an open-access article in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), because coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may present with medium to large arterial and venous abdominal and extremity macrothrombi, radiologists should raise concern for COVID-19 when identifying thromboembolic abdominopelvic findings.
Bari Dane of NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City and colleag
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ANSI National Accreditation Board Approved by U.S. Department of Labor as Standards Recognition Entity
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- 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 by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship as a Standards Recognition Entity (SRE).
With recognition as an SRE, ANAB can now evaluate and recognize Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs) pursuant to the Department of Labor's st
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Anti-Defamation League Mourns Loss of Trailblazing Justice Ginsburg
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following statement on Sept. 21 by CEO Jonathan A. Greenblatt:
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ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) mourns the loss of trailblazing Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, and the architect of the legal strategy that toppled some of the most egregious forms of sex discrimination. Justice Ginsburg, a lifelong champion of civil rights and liberties as both a legal practitioner and jurist, was
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Antiquities Coalition: Think Tank Advocates New Tactics to Battle the Impact of Climate Change on Cultural Heritage
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Antiquities Coalition issued the following news release:
In light of Climate Week NYC 2020, hosted by the Climate Group in association with the United Nations and the City of New York from September 21 to September 27, The Antiquities Coalition has released a Policy Brief that examines the climate change-related risks facing cultural World Heritage Sites and makes recommendations for how to assess and mitigate those risks.
Climate change is a top global threat to al
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AQTIS, IATSE 667 and IATSE 514 Join Forces!
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees issued the following news on Sept. 23:
AQTIS, IATSE 667 and IATSE 514 are pleased to announce that they are taking a major step to better meet their members' needs. The Association quebecoise des techniciens et techniciennes de l'image et du son, Local 514, (IATSE) will represent 7,000 people and will be the largest film and television industry union in Quebec. Voting ended today at 5 p.m. 82% of IATSE 514 members voted
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Association of International CPAs, CPA.com, and Biz2Credit Launch New Platform for Small Business Funding
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release on Sept. 22:
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), its business and technology arm, CPA.com, and fintech leader Biz2Credit today announced they are teaming up on a new platform, CPALoanPortal.com, to streamline the process for CPA firms advising small businesses both on loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and additional sm
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Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Awards Over $10.3 Million in Young Investigator Grants to 150 Mental Health Scientists
NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- Brain and Behavior Research Foundation issued the following news release on Sept. 24:
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation today announced the awarding of its Young Investigator Grants, valued at more than $10.3 million, to 150 of the world's most promising young scientists. The grants, awarded annually, support the work of early career investigators with innovative ideas for groundbreaking neurobiological research seeking to identify causes, improve treatments and dev
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CAGW Names NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio September 2020 Porker of the Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Citizens Against Government Waste issued the following news release on Sept. 22:
Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named New York City (NYC) Mayor Bill De Blasio (D) our September 2020 Porker of the Month for demanding $5 billion from taxpayers while refusing to make any commonsense cuts in spending.
Mayor De Blasio has been called the worst mayor ever in New York City. While reasons appear plentiful both before and after the COVID-19 pandemic began earlie
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CAIR-New York, New Haven Legal Assistance Immigrant Rights Clinic File Lawsuit for Muslim Uzbek Husband, Father Assaulted by ICE Agents
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Sept. 20:
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) and the New Haven Legal Assistance Immigrant Rights Clinic today announced the filing a lawsuit in the Eastern District of New York against the United States and three Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for assaulting the plaintiff (Bakhodir Madjitov, a native of Uzbekistan) and violating his co
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Candid's 2020 Nonprofit Compensation Report Finds Increase in Female Leadership, Increase in Female Pay Gap
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 (TNSRes) -- Candid issued the following news release on Sept. 21:
Candid today released the 2020 Nonprofit Compensation Report. Derived from Candid's GuideStar database, this annual report reviews key employee compensation at more than 113,000 tax-exempt organizations for fiscal year 2018. The report, now in its 20th edition, remains the only large-scale analysis based entirely on IRS data.
Jenna Allen, senior data services analyst at Candid, said, "Accurate, complete, and
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Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights: Barrett Will Be Spared Bigoted Hearing
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights issued the following statement on Sept. 24 by President Bill Donohue:
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Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the upcoming hearings on President Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court:
It now looks like President Trump will nominate Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court. He met with her twice this week. He also admitted that he did not meet with Barbara Lagoa, widely believed to
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Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights: Trump Blasted for Opposing Infanticide
NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights issued the following statement on Sept. 25 by President Bill Donohue:
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Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on reaction to President Trump's "Born Alive" executive order:
President Trump announced this week that he will sign an executive order mandating that doctors attend to babies born alive, "no matter what the circumstances." The proximate cause of his order is the practice of denying medical care to
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Catholic Nominees to High Court Face Bias
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights issued the following statement by President Bill Donohue:
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Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on Senate Democrats who will vote on the next nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court:
According to multiple news reports, the two leading candidates to fill the opening on the U.S. Supreme Court are Amy Coney Barrett and Barbara Lagoa. Both federal judges are Catholic. This raises a serious issue: In the event that
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Center for Constitutional Rights Mourns Death of Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement on Sept. 19 by Executive Director Vince Warren and Board Chair Katherine Franke in response to the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
The entire Center for Constitutional Rights family mourns the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg First, we grieve, then we renew the fight for justice that she shaped. We honor her memory by continuing to fight for justice, equity, and dignity with even gre
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Center for Constitutional Rights: Justice for Breonna Taylor Requires Transformation of the Society and System That Killed Her
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement on Sept. 23:
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In response to today's announcement that only one of the officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor was indicted, and on a wanton endangerment charge that had nothing to do with her murder, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement:
The sole indictment announced today - not for the murder of Breonna Taylor, but for shots into a neighbor's apartm
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CICU Partners With NYU's Project NEXT to Host Discussion About COVID-19 Testing and Surveillance on College Campuses
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 -- The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities issued the following news on Sept. 24:
The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) and New York University (NYU)'s Project NEXT today hosted an online discussion regarding COVID-19 testing and surveillance on colleges campuses this fall semester. Given the success of private, not-for-profit colleges and universities in controlling the spread of COVID-19 on campus so far, higher education lea
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CICU President Mary Beth Labate Testifies on Impact of COVID-19 on State-Funded Financial Aid
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 23 -- The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities issued the following testimony on Sept. 22 by President Mary Beth Labate:
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CICU President Mary Beth Labate testified before a hearing on the impact of Covid-19 on state-funded financial aid programs including the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) held by the Assembly Higher Education committee and the Assembly Subcommittee on TAP.
Below is an excerpt of her
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Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf to Lead Literary Programming at PEN America
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (TNSPer) -- PEN America issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
PEN America announced today that Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf has assumed the role of Senior Director of Literary Programs, leading the organization's range of initiatives celebrating literary excellence and fostering a vibrant, book-centric culture. Rosaz Shariyf has led public programming efforts for the literary and free expression group since 2015, presenting a range of authors and thinkers in compelling con
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Clear Choice on Gun Safety in North Carolina U.S. Senate Race
MANHATTAN, New York, Sept. 23 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news:
This evening is the second 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.
North Carolina voters have a clear choice on gun saf
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Climate Week: Riverkeeper Reaffirms Its Commitment to Fighting the Threats Posed by Climate Change in New York
OSSINING, New York, Sept. 24 -- Riverkeeper issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
Climate change is happening. It has increased the temperature of the Hudson River by four degrees Fahrenheit, and the river level by one foot over the past 100 years. The river and its communities are already experiencing more intense storms, water quality impacts, and ongoing sea level rise -- all of which are predicted to continue to get worse over time.
"Climate Week is more important than ever, as th
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College Board: What to Know Before the September and October SAT Administrations
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The College Board issued the following news release:
Approximately 334,000 students registered for the September 26 SAT(R) administration and 363,000 for the October 3 SAT and SAT Subject Tests(TM) administration. As a result of local test centers deciding to close or reduce capacity due to covid-related health and safety measures, 183,000 September-registered students and 154,000 October-registered students are unable to test as of September 21. Of test centers initially
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Committee to Protect Journalists: Investigative Journalist Paola Ugaz Faces Criminal Defamation Suit in Peru
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news On Sept. 22:
Peruvian authorities must stop the campaign of legal harassment against journalist Paola Ugaz and take steps to reform the country's criminal defamation laws, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
Yesterday, the Ninth Criminal Court of Lima held the first hearing in a criminal defamation trial for Ugaz, an investigative journalist and co-author of a 2015 book that alleged a pattern of s
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Committee to Protect Journalists: Iraqi Kurdish Police Arrest Journalist Bahroz Jaafer Over Criminal Defamation Suit Filed by Iraq's President
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news on Sept. 23:
Kurdish authorities in Iraq should immediately release journalist Bahroz Jaafer, drop all charges against him, and allow the press to cover and write critically about politicians without fear of detention or legal action, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
Yesterday, police arrested Jaafer, a columnist for the independent news website Peyser Press, in the northeastern Iraqi Kurdish c
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Committee to Protect Journalists: Ukrainian Journalists Threatened With Gun, Police in Kyiv Refuse to Intervene
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news on Sept. 23:
Kyiv police should thoroughly investigate a gun threat against cameraman Yegor Serdiuk and reporter Anastasiya Bereziy and determine why police officers at the scene failed to protect the reporters, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
In the early hours of September 21, a man pointed a gun at Serdiuk while the two journalists were reporting for the multimedia platform Magnolia TV abo
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Consumer Reports Survey Finds That Most Americans Support Government Regulation of Online Platforms
YONKERS, New York, Sept. 25 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release on Sept. 24:
American consumers across the political spectrum are concerned about the increasing power and lack of accountability of online platforms such as Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon, and a clear majority support some form of government regulation of the companies.
Consumer Reports conducted the nationally representative online survey of 3,219 adult U.S residents this summer to assess their experience
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Consumer Reports: California Gov. Rejects Bill That Protects Privacy of Californians' Genetic Data
YONKERS, New York, Sept. 26 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release on Sept. 25:
California Governor Newsom today vetoed a bill (SB 980) that would have established strong privacy protections for genetic data collected by direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing companies like 23andMe. Consumer Reports supported and provided input on the measure, which gained support from both consumer advocates and industry, and from California state legislators on both sides of the aisle.
The
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Consumer Reports: Lack of Key Considerations in FDA Food Chemical Safety Process Leaves Consumers at Risk of Chronic Diseases
YONKERS, New York, Sept. 24 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
Today, a group of health, environmental, and consumer organizations challenged the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) practice of not accounting for the cumulative health effect of chemicals in the diet when allowing new chemicals in food. Over 60 years ago, Congress passed a law requiring that FDA and industry do just that. Unfortunately, an Environmental Defense Fund investigation of nearly 900 sa
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Counter Extremism Project: Al-Shabaab Attacks Escalate as Somalia Prepares For National Elections
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release:
As Somalis prepare for only their third general election in 60 years, al-Shabaab has been escalating its attacks throughout the country. More than a dozen deadly attacks were reported over the last week alone, underscoring al-Shabaab's unrelenting campaign of violence despite ongoing U.S. airstrikes on the terrorist group.
On November 1, Somalia will hold parliamentary elections, and the presidential electio
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Counter Extremism Project: Extremist Content Online - ISIS Execution Video & Other Propaganda Spread on Facebook
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- 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, CEP researchers discovered a dozen Facebook accounts spreading ISIS propaganda including videos, photos and text.
Additionally, Al-Naba - a weekly newspaper published by ISIS - reported that the group executed six French a
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Counter Extremism Project: Tech & Terrorism - Cryptocurrency Used to Finance ISIS Terror Activities
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (TNSRep) -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release:
A recent investigation by the Wall Street Journal revealed that ISIS and its affiliates worldwide are using a vast web of monetary and cryptocurrency assets to finance its terrorist activities. Despite losing its territory in Iraq and Syria, ISIS reportedly commands a deep cache of financial resources ranging "into the hundreds of millions of dollars." Their enduring financial strength is increasingl
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CR Delivers 62,000 Petition Signatures to DOT Demanding Airline Safety Standards to Protect Passengers During COVID-19 Crisis
YONKERS, New York, Sept. 24 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
Consumer Reports delivered over 62,000 petition signatures to Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao today calling on her to establish mandatory health and safety standards for airlines and airports to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. While the DOT issued COVID-19 health and safety recommendations in July, airlines and airports are not required to follow them and practices can v
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Deadly Malaria and Cholera Outbreaks Grow Amongst Refugees as COVID-19 Pandemic Strains Health Systems, Warns IRC
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following statement by Senior Director of Health Mesfin Teklu Tessema:
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The International Rescue Committee is extremely concerned about the rise of infectious diseases alongside COVID-19. There is an increase in malaria and cholera cases compared to previous years due in part to COVID-related disruptions severely impeding diagnosis and treatment of the diseases, access to relief from floods as well as affordability of mos
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Doctors Without Borders: Central African Republic - Malaria Remains Biggest Killer of Children While Attention is on COVID-19
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news:
The hospital in Batangafo--a town of 31,000 people, including 22,000 displaced from elsewhere in Central African Republic (CAR)--is bustling with activity. While many health workers are focused on ensuring proper infection prevention and control measures to identify and isolate people with suspected cases of COVID-19, another deadly disease poses a more clear and present danger to people living
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Doctors Without Borders: Italy - Detention of Ship Aims to Stop Lifesaving Rescues
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news on Sept. 20:
Italian authorities are preventing a search and rescue ship operated by Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) and the aid organization Sea-Watch from leaving the port of Palermo, using overzealous inspections as a pretense to prevent humanitarians from saving lives in the central Mediterranean, MSF said today.
The ship, the Sea-Watch 4, is now the fifth search and
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Doctors Without Borders: Syria - Surge in COVID-19 Cases Worsens Humanitarian Challenges in the Northwest
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news:
The number of people with COVID-19 in displacement camps in northwest Syria is ten times higher than it was just a month ago, said the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) Wednesday. The organization continues to support the health system and carry out prevention activities in the camps.
As of September 22, 640 people had tested
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Drug Policy Alliance Statement on Release of Grand Jury's Findings in Breonna Taylor Killing by Louisville Police
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following statement by Executive Director Kassandra Frederique:
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In response to the release of the grand jury's findings--only indicting one of the three officers on a charge of "wanton endangerment"--in the horrific killing of Breonna Taylor by Louisville Police in what was a baseless no-knock warrant in a drug investigation, Kassandra Frederique, Executive Director of the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), released the following stateme
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EDF Acknowledges Potential for Sustainable US Aquaculture, Notes More Work Ahead as Legislation Introduced
NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by Senior Vice President Eric Schwaab:
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The following is a statement by Eric Schwaab, senior vice president at Environmental Defense Fund Oceans program, on the reintroduction of the AQUAA 2.0 Act.
"We appreciate the significant effort that has gone into the development of the AQUAA Act, S.4723. The bill introduced yesterday represents months of hard work, outreach to many stakeholders and progress relati
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EESI Welcomes New Policy Leaders to Its Board
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Environmental and Energy Study Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is welcoming two new board members: Raya Salter, a New York-based energy and climate justice law and policy expert, and Lieutenant General (Ret.) Jeffrey W. Talley, a businessman, scholar, and retired Army officer.
"EESI is a leader in driving impactful energy and environmental policy solutions. I'm thrilled to be joining the EE
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Election Law Journal Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 22 -- The Election Law Journal, a journal that says it covers election reform, contested elections, redistricting and reappointment, election monitoring, campaign finance regulation, voting technology, regulation of political parties, ballot access, initiatives and other ballot propositions, voting rights, term limits, internet and political campaigns, Lobbying and ethics reform, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2020 edition:
Ori
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Environment America Unveils New Initiatives During Climate Week
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- Environment America issued the following news release:
One of the largest climate summits of the year, Climate Week NYC, kicks off this week, as fires continue to burn across the American West, hurricanes brew in the Atlantic and heat records are broken across the country. Environment America and its state affiliates are using this event and the urgency brought on by the extreme weather to both amplify education and call for specific actions in support of climate solutions
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Environmental Advocates of New York: 50+ Orgs Mark Climate Week by Calling on Cuomo to Preserve Climate & Clean Energy Funding
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 23 -- Environmental Advocates of New York issued the following news release on Sept. 22:
Today, over 50 advocates, spanning community and environmental justice organizations, clean energy trade associations, and green groups, called on Governor Andrew Cuomo to prevent the impacts of the current economic crisis from deepening the severity of the climate crisis by preserving climate and clean energy funds for their intended purpose.
The letter highlights the New York Stat
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Environmental Defense Fund: Bar for Banks Rises as Morgan Stanley Commits to Net Zero by 2050
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by Senior Director Ben Ratner:
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"Morgan Stanley is the first major U.S. bank to pledge to net zero financed emissions by 2050, but it won't be the last.
"Morgan Stanley's commitment is a clear sign to shareholders that it sees the commercial opportunity to shift capital to companies with net zero commitments, strategies, and actions.
"Aligning its business with a net zero pathway allows a bank to manage
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Environmental Defense Fund: President Xi Jinping Reaffirms China's Climate Commitment
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by President Fred Krupp:
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In remarks by video to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, President Xi Jinping announced that China would strengthen its pledge under the Paris climate agreement, and aim to peak emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. President Xi's announcement comes days after Europe announced a plan to reduce emissions by at least 55% from 1990 levels by 2030. President X
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Environmental Defense: China Announces Steps to Advance Its Carbon Market and to Study Carbon Neutrality
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by Vice President China Zhang Jianyu:
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China is taking bold steps to address its contribution to climate change. The country is preparing to launch the first trading program of its nationwide carbon market, beginning by the end of this year with the power sector and then expanding to other industries and increasing transaction types, an official announced earlier this month. China is also working on a lon
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Environmental Defense: Justice Ginsburg's Legacy Protects Millions Afflicted by Climate and Air Pollution
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by President Fred Krupp:
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"Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a brilliant advocate for equal rights under the law, and, as Chief Justice Roberts stated on Friday, "a jurist of historic stature." Justice Ginsburg's unwavering commitment to justice was reflected in her profoundly important achievements as an advocate. With extraordinary legal skill and strategic vision she successfully challenged numerous laws
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Environmental NGOs Call Out Consumer Goods Forum and So-Called 'Forest Positive' Companies for Failing to Meet Commitments by 2020
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Rainforest Action Network issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
Environmental NGOs Rainforest Action Network, SumofUs, Friends of the Earth U.S., and Amazon Watch call out the 400-plus companies in the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and their just-announced 'Forest Positive Coalition' for failing to cut deforestation from their supply chains in 2020 and continuing to ignore the need to protect and respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in order
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Equality California: Statement on Trump Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 26 -- Equality California issued the following statement by Executive Director Rick Chavez Zbur:
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After the New York Times and Politico confirmed on Friday that President Trump will nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacancy left by Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the United States Supreme Court, Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, released the follow statement from Executive Director Rick
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European Journal of Human Genetics Issues Research Articles in October 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The European Journal of Human Genetics, a journal from the European Society of Human Genetics that focuses on human genetics and genomics, published research articles, including the following topics, in its October 2020 edition:
Viewpoint:
* Professional duties are now considered legal duties of care within genomic medicine
Review Article:
* Inflammasome genetics and complex diseases: a comprehensive review
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* Judging in the genomic era: judges' genetic kno
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Everytown for Gun Safety: With Portland Protests Likely to Continue, Three Things to Keep Top of Mind
MANHATTAN, New York, Sept. 25 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news:
This weekend, extreme-right groups are planning to rally again in downtown Portland, a development that signals tensions in the city are likely to continue into the Fall.
Throughout the summer, demonstrators in Portland protested in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and in opposition to police violence in the wake of the murder of George Floy
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Family Equality Mourns Loss of Justice Ginsburg
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The Family Equality Council issued the following news release by Denise Brogan-Kator, chief policy officer and CEO, on the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
"As the Talmud says, 'Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly now, love mercy now, walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.'
"The news of Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing on Friday brings our nation
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Family Equality Welcomes Jim Obergefell, Lead Plaintiff in Marriage Equality Case, to the Team
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The Family Equality Council issued the following news release:
This week, Family Equality is pleased to welcome Jim Obergefell, LGBTQ+ advocate and lead plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges--the case that made marriage equality the law of the land--to the team. Obergefell will be lending his time and talents to engaging donors and garnering support for Family Equality's critical work on behalf of LGBTQ+ families.
"I'm excited to join Family Equality to help advance their vi
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Feinstein Institutes Reveals Outcomes for COVID-19 Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalized Patients
MANHASSET, New York, Sept. 26 (TNSJou) -- Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research issued the following news:
Research from the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and Northwell Health's Division of Nephrology have previously reported that more than one third of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients who sought treatment at the hospitals of Northwell Health, New York State's largest integrated health system, developed acute kidney injury (AKI). New research from the largest stu
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Ford Foundation: Sixteen Major Donors and Foundations Commit Unprecedented $156 Million to Support Black, Latinx, Asian and Indigenous Arts Organizations
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news on Sept. 24:
Today, sixteen major donors and foundations announced an unprecedented commitment to a two-pronged national and regional initiative to recognize "America's Cultural Treasures." Together, the funders will grant more than $156 million to support Black, Latinx, Asian, and Indigenous arts organizations in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has devastated America's arts and culture landscape. The funding inc
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General Dynamics Chief Legal Counsel, Elisabeth Preston, and Dentons' Rachel Howie Assume Leadership of CPR's Canada Advisory Board
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- 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 Elisabeth S. Preston, Chief Legal Counsel, General Dynamics Missions Systems - International, and Dentons Canada LLP partner, Rachel Howie, have been named Co-Chairs of CPR's Canada Advisory Board (CAB).
The CAB
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Global Justice Ecology Project: Statement on International Day of Struggle Against Monoculture Tree Plantations
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The Global Justice Ecology Project issued the following statement:
Marks the 16th International Day Against Monoculture Tree Plantations. The Day was created in 2004 by rural communities in Brazil in opposition to industrial monoculture tree plantations that drain natural resources, destroy biodiversity and negatively impact rural inhabitants and Indigenous Peoples. These plantations are known as Green Deserts in Brazil due to their devastating impacts.
In Chile, water-in
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Gov. Whitmer Issues Most Ambitious Action on Climate in the Midwest, Advocates Call for Additional Community Centered Climate Solutions
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
Gov. Whitmer issued an executive order today that commits Michigan to the most ambitious path to combat the climate crisis in the Midwest to date. The order sets a goal of dramatically cutting carbon pollution and achieving carbon-neutrality across the entire state economy--including electric power production, transportation, buildings, industry, and agriculture-- by 2050.
With t
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Green Finance Institute, Natural Resources Defense Council and Rocky Mountain Institute to Develop Global Green Bank Design Platform Addressing Climate Solutions
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Rocky Mountain Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 22:
Today, three leading clean energy, finance and environmental organizations announced the formation of a strategic partnership to undertake a comprehensive review of the current global impact of green banks and identify the finance, technology, and policy requirements needed to expand green banks globally, allowing countries to attract private investment for low-carbon, climate-resilient solutions.
The
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Green Finance Institute, NRDC and Rocky Mountain Institute to Develop Global Green Bank Design Platform Addressing Climate Solutions
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release on Sept. 22:
Three leading clean energy, finance and environmental organizations today announced the formation of a strategic partnership to undertake a comprehensive review of the current global impact of green banks and identify the finance, technology, and policy requirements needed to expand green banks globally, allowing countries to attract private investment for low-carbon, climate-resilient sol
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Historic 25th Paley International Council Summit: Globally Connected: Media in the 21st Century
NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release on Sept. 25:
The Paley Center for Media today announced it will hold its annual International Council Summit: Globally Connected: Media in the 21st Century on November 10-11, 2020, marking the event's twenty-fifth anniversary. The Summit brings together World Dignitaries, Chief Executive Officers, and other leaders from today's top media and technology companies to advance the exchange of ideas and foster a sense
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Human Rights Watch: Hong Kong - Stop Prosecuting Pro-Democracy Activists
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release:
Hong Kong authorities should cease politically motivated prosecutions of pro-democracy activists, Human Rights Watch said today. They should immediately drop charges and quash convictions in cases involving Hong Kong's Public Order Ordinance, which places excessive restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
The police arrested Joshua Wong, 23, a prominent leader of Hong Kong's pro-democr
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Human Rights Watch: Turkmenistan - Denial, Inaction Worsen Food Crisis
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (TNSRes)(TNSRep) -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
Government inaction in response to the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic has drastically exacerbated Turkmenistan's pre-existing food crisis, Human Rights Watch and the Turkmenistan Initiative for Human Rights (TIHR) said today. Shortages of subsidized food, accelerating since 2016, have worsened, with people waiting hours in line to try to buy more affordable food products, often be
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IEEE Sensors Journal Issues Research Articles in Part 2 of October 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The IEEE Sensors Journal, a journal that says it features design, fabrication, manufacturing and application of devices and electronics and physics aspects of sensors from the IEEE Sensors Council, published research articles, including the following topics, in Part 2 of its October 2020 edition:
Featured Articles:
* E-nose Prototype to Monitoring the Growth and Maturation of Peaches in the Orchard
* High-Resolution Anisotropic Prestack Kirchhoff Dynamic Focused Beam Mi
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Immigrant Advocates Denounce Republican's Last-Minute Effort to Fill Justice Ginsburg's Seat
NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following statement by Interim Co-Executive Directors Murad Awawdeh and Rovika Rajiskishun:
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According to people close to the process, on Saturday evening, President Trump is expected to announce Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his choice to replace US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed away one week ago. Appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago by President Trump in
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Innocence Project: Archie Williams Reaches Finale of America's Got Talent
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The Innocence Project issued the following news release:
The Innocence Project offers our heartfelt congratulations to Archie Williams, who was a runner-up in tonight's finale of America's Got Talent.
Over the past two months, Mr. Williams fulfilled a life-long dream, winning over the judges and reaching millions of people with his deeply moving vocals. After all he has endured, Mr. Williams won the moment he set foot on the stage. This is a joyous moment for all of those
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Interactive Advertising Bureau Unveils Schedule for the Reach Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news release on Sept. 22:
On September 29 - October 1, the Reach Conference, part of IAB's Audience Week, sets out to help buyers understand audience targeting and deliver incremental reach during this time of behavioral change
New York, NY - September 22, 2020 - IAB today announced the full lineup for its IAB Reach Conference (September 29 to October 1). Taking place over three-days and part of IAB's Audience Week e
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International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees: Employees of Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University Vote to Unionize
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees issued the following news:
Workers at the Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University unanimously voted for union representation on September 18th. A total of sixteen workers across Stagehands, Wardrobe, and Scenic Artists classifications will join Locals 3, 787, and 489 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) respectively.
IATSE Assistant Stagecraft Director D. Joseph Hartnett said, "Worke
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International Association of Fire Chiefs: House Passes Legislation to Protect the Public Safety Communications
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The International Association of Fire Chiefs issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
Today the U.S. House of Representatives took a major step to protect public safety communications across our nation. By a vote of 410-5, the House voted to pass H.R. 451, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act (H.R. 451).
This legislation will protect public safety communications in the T-Band (470 MHz - 512 MHz). Eleven major metropolitan areas (Boston, New York City, Chicago, Dallas
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International Expert in Early-Phase Cancer Research Tapped to Head Clinical Investigation Team at Roswell Park
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 24 (TNSRes) -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release:
Having dedicated his career to developing better treatments for cancer, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center's Igor Puzanov, MD, MSCI, FACP, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Clinical Investigation.
Dr. Puzanov, in his new role, will be responsible for planning and further developing Roswell Park's robust clinical research program, evaluating promising treatme
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International Rescue Committee: Over 21,000 People Killed Since UN Global Ceasefire-Resolution
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 24:
At least 21,347 people have been killed in conflict, including more than 5,800 civilian adults and children who were directly targeted /1, despite the adoption of a UN Security Council resolution calling for a global cessation of hostilities some 90 days ago. Instead of a ceasefire, allowing countries and humanitarian organisations to focus on battling the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing violence
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International Women's Health Coalition Mourns Justice Ginsburg, Global Feminist Icon
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The International Women's Health Coalition issued the following news release:
The International Women's Health Coalition (IWHC) joins mourners worldwide in grieving Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing and extends our deepest sympathies to her family and friends.
Justice Ginsburg was a champion for gender equality and a feminist icon to millions. She was a fierce defender of human rights and gender justice throughout her care as a litigator, a professor, an
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Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans of America Announces Nationwide Virtual 'Support America's Veterans Day Parade'
NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America issued the following news release on Sept. 25:
Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), announced its first virtual Veterans Day Parade: IAVA's Veterans Day Support America's Veterans (SAV) March. For the past 15 years, IAVA has served as a catalyst for the veteran community to come together to celebrate America's brave servicemen and women on Veterans Day in person at parades around the country. This year, amid a glo
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Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans of America Celebrates Final Congressional Passage of Top Priorities to Combat Veteran Suicide
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) celebrated House passage of landmark legislation to combat veteran suicide, the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S. 785). Since it was previously passed by the Senate, it is now headed for the president's desk for signature.
"On behalf of IAVA's 400,000 members, I congratulate Sens. Jerry Mor
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IRC and LEGO Foundation Partner to Bring Remote-Learning Opportunities to Refugees and Displaced Children During COVID-19
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following joint news release:
COVID-19 has devastated communities all around the globe, continuing to result in long-term consequences for families and their wellbeing, especially for those in countries and communities already reeling from years of war and instability. In addition to the pandemic's effect on families' health, economic livelihoods, and more, COVID-19 will have a long-term impact on children's education by taking
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J.B. Boda Insurance, RIMS Forge Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Risk Management in India
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The Risk and Insurance Management Society issued the following news release:
RIMS, the risk management society(R), and J.B. Boda Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd., one of India's most respected Insurance Brokerage and Risk Management solutions entities, have agreed to jointly develop and deliver risk management content, market research and education for risk professionals around the world. The relationship between RIMS and J. B. Boda has been long standing and th
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Journal of Regional Science Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- The Journal of Regional Science, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features economics and quantitative geography, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2020 edition:
ORIGINAL ARTICLES:
* The external effects of inner-city shopping centers: Evidence from the Netherlands
* The minimum wage and seasonal employment: Evidence from the US agricultural sector
* The geography of unsheltered homelessness in the city: Evidence from "3
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Journal of Women's Health Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 21 -- The Journal of Women's Health, a journal that says it focuses on advances in diagnostic procedures, therapeutic protocols for the management of diseases and innovative research in gender-based biology, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2020 edition:
Original Articles:
* Feasibility and Utility of a Cardiovascular Risk Screening Tool in Women Undergoing Routine Gynecology Evaluation
* Sex-Based Differences in Melanoma Survi
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Judge Coney Barrett Will Satisfy and Entrench the Retrograde Trump Coalition
NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement:
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In response to Donald Trump's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the seat of late U.S. Supreme Court JusticeRuth Bader Ginsburg, and in anticipation of the Senate's likely rush to confirm, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement:
Even before the Supreme Court nominee was announced, current political dynamics and the coalescence of white supremacist, anti-demo
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Lab Animal Journal Issues Research Articles in October 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- Lab Animal, a journal that says it focuses on innovative in vivo methods, research and technology covering a wide range of model organisms, published research articles on the following topics in its October 2020 edition:
Protocol Review:
* Under construction: how to deal with noise and vibration in the animal facility?
* To report or not to report? Regulations win, despite the unavoidable nature of renovations
* Construction effects on laboratory animals: Communication
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Lack of Key Considerations in FDA Food Chemical Safety Process Leaves Consumers at Risk of Chronic Diseases
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
Today, a group of health, environmental, and consumer organizations challenged the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) practice of not accounting for the cumulative health effect of chemicals in the diet when allowing new chemicals in food. Over 60 years ago, Congress passed a law requiring that FDA and industry do just that. Unfortunately, an Environmental Defense Fund investigation of nearly 9
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Lambda Legal Mourns Death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- Lambda Legal issued the following statement on Sept. 18 by CEO Kevin Jennings on the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
"The United States lost an irreplaceable giant. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg made history as both an advocate and a Justice, striking down barriers not only for women but also for LGBTQ people and for others who for too long have been denied equal justice under the law.
"Throughout her entire legal career, including her 27 years on the Supreme Court, J
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Lancet Child & Adolescent Health Issues Research Articles in October 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, a journal that says it features child health across the disciplines of general paediatrics, adolescent medicine, or child development, published research articles, including the following topics, in its October 2020 edition:
Articles:
* Neonatal management and outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: an observation cohort study
* A machine-learning algorithm for neonatal seizure recognition: a multicentre, randomised, controlled trial
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Last Chance to Take the 2020 Census: With One Month to Go, Public Libraries Continue to Boost NYC's Efforts for a Complete Count
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release:
New Yorkers have nine days to complete the 2020 Census, and the city's public libraries are doing what they can to support an accurate count.
In their role providing members of the public with the tools that they need to be informed, productive members of civic society, public libraries are offering online information, answers to frequently-asked-questions, email campaigns, tabling events, and more to encourag
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Latest Honor for Roswell Park Deputy Director: Business First C-Level Executives Award
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 25 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release:
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Deputy Director Kunle Odunsi, MD, PhD, FRCOG, FACOG, will receive a C-Level Executive Award for 2020 from the media outlet Buffalo Business First.
Dr. Odunsi, who also serves as the Robert, Anne & Lew Wallace Endowed Chair in Cancer Immunotherapy, Executive Director of the Center for Immunotherapy, and Chair and M. Steven Piver Professor in the
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Latino Commission on AIDS: Coca-Cola to Receive the Business Leadership Award at Cielo Gala
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Latino Commission on AIDS issued the following news release:
The Coca-Cola Company will receive the prestigious Business Leadership Award from the Latino Commission on AIDS at the organization's first-ever virtual Cielo gala on October 28, 2020, in recognition of the company's sustained efforts to end the AIDS epidemic and to empower community-based organizations. The Business Leadership Award was created by the Commission to honor companies that have actively supporte
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LatinoJustice Statement on the Death of Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following statement:
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We lost an icon when we lost Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A woman who inspired men and women to be better, to work towards the ultimate prize, to address inequality. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg made history before our eyes.
To the staff and board of LatinoJustice PRLDEF, her legacy and her place in history is undeniable. Our legal defense fund, like others in the country, used the same strategies and tactics she honed a
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LDF and Ferguson Collaborative Submit Joint Comments on the Ferguson Police Department's Draft Policies on First Amendment Activity
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following letter with Ferguson Collaborative:
Dear Mr. Carey and Mr. Volek:
On behalf of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. ("LDF") and the Ferguson Collaborative ("FC"), we appreciate the opportunity to review and comment on the Ferguson Police Department's ("FPD") draft General Orders: Response to First Amendment Protected Activity--Right to Observe, Photograph and Audio or Video Record Police Activ
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LDF Issues Statement in Response to President Trump's Executive Order
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following statement on Sept. 24 by Associate Director-Counsel Janai Nelson:
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Today, President Trump issued an "Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping" that takes aim at federal agencies, grant programs, and contractors - forbidding them from engaging in programs and trainings that promote diversity and inclusion and conditioning federal funding on adherence to a prescribed belief system. The exec
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Learning & Memory Journal Issues Research Articles in October 2020 Edition
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Sept. 22 -- Learning and Memory, a journal that says it advances in neuropsychology, published research articles, including the following topics, in its October 2020 edition:
BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS:
* Experience enhances certainty about olfactory stimuli under bulbar cholinergic control
* Dorsolateral striatum engagement during reversal learning
RESEARCH:
* Prefrontal cortical and nucleus accumbens contributions to discriminative conditioned suppression of reward
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LLS and Burlington Stores Celebrate 19 Years of Partnership in the Fight Against Blood Cancer
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Sept. 25 -- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society issued the following news release:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to fighting blood cancer, and the national off-price retailer, Burlington Stores, team up for the 19th consecutive year to raise critical funds for lifesaving research and cancer treatments. This year, funds raised in all Burlington store locations nationwide will not only support LLS's mission to find cures and h
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Manhattan Institute Launches Initiative on Policing and Public Safety
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research issued the following news release:
National and local debates over policing reform and public safety increasingly pit these two imperatives against each other. Outrage over controversial uses of force and perceived racism on the part of law enforcement officers has spurred proposals to defund the police and enact various reforms, just as many major cities--including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, and St. Louis--are
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Mastermind Toys Joins the Canadian Toy Association
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The Toy Association issued the following news release:
The Canadian Toy Association (CTA) is pleased to announce that Mastermind Toys, Canada's largest specialty toy and children's book retailer, has joined as the first-ever retail member in the organization's history. In addition to joining the Association, the CTA welcomes Mastermind Toys CEO Sarah Jordan as a new Director on the Association's Board.
"We are proud to welcome Mastermind Toys to the Canadian Toy Associati
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May Boeve Joins Mayors of 12 Major Cities Committed to Divest From Fossil Fuel Companies and Invest in Green and Just Recovery From COVID-19 Crisis
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The 350.org issued the following news release on Sept. 22:
12 cities, representing over 36 million city residents, pledged to divest from fossil fuel companies and advocate for greater sustainable investment, as part of their commitment to accelerating a green and just recovery from COVID-19.
"The declaration sends a loud clear message to the fossil fuel industry. As we watch wildfires burn in the US and devastating floods in parts of Africa, we know that Fossil fuels are
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Moms Demand Action Applauds Seattle City Council Budget Vote That Ensures an Increase in Funding for Local Violence Intervention Programs
MANHATTAN, New York, Sept. 25 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news:
The Washington chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, applauded the Seattle City Council after it voted to override a mayoral veto on the 2020 rebalanced budget, which includes a significant increase in funding for local violence intervention programs.
"Simply put, our cit
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Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to New Body Camera Footage Released of Police Shooting of 13-Year-Old Boy in Utah
MANHATTAN, New York, Sept. 25 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news:
The Utah chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both a part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statement after body camera footage was released of the police shooting of a 13-year-old boy in Salt Lake City. The boy's family has said his name is Linden and has asked that his last name be omitted f
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Montefiore Health System: $111 Million NIH Grant Awarded to Prevent and Treat HIV-Associated Cancers
BRONX, New York, Sept. 23 (TNSRes) -- Montefiore Health System issued the following news release:
The widespread use of antiretroviral therapy to suppress the HIV virus has helped tens of millions of people with HIV live healthier, longer lives--but an unfortunate consequence of people living longer with HIV is an increased risk of cancer. For 25 years, the AIDS Malignancy Consortium (AMC) has led national and international efforts to prevent and treat of HIV-related cancers. Now, Montefiore He
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Montefiore Health System: Study Finds That Children's Immune Response Protects Against COVID-19
BRONX, New York, Sept. 22 (TNSJou) -- Montefiore Health System issued the following news release on Sept. 21:
The first study comparing the immune responses of adults and children with COVID-19 has detected key differences that may contribute to understanding why children usually have milder disease than adults.
The findings also have important implications for vaccines and drugs being developed to curb COVID-19. The study was published in Science Translational Medicine and was conducted by s
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NAACP: Civil Rights Leaders Issue Statement on Justice Ginsburg's Legacy, Supreme Court's Critical Role in Protecting Civil Rights
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following joint statement on Sept. 24:
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Today, as the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is lying in repose at the nation's highest court, leading national racial justice organizational leaders issued a joint statement on her legacy and the critical role of the Supreme Court in protecting civil rights. These leaders are:
* Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director-Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Educ
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NAACP: Grand Jury Fails to Indict Three Louisville Metro Police Department Officers for Killing of Breonna Taylor
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following statement on Sept. 23 by President and Director-Counsel Sherrilyn Ifill:
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Today, a grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, indicted only one of the three police officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor more than six months ago. None of the officers were charged for killing Taylor. Only one officer, former Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officer Brett Hankison, was charged with three cou
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NAACP: LDF Honors Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Icon of American Jurisprudence and Ardent Civil Rights Defender
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release:
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) deeply mourns the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an indefatigable icon of American jurisprudence who tirelessly dedicated her life to advancing civil rights, especially the rights of women. Justice Ginsburg was the second woman to serve on the nation's highest court and, amid a conservative-leaning bench, became known
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NAACP: LDF Issues Statement on the Timeline for Selecting the Next United States Supreme Court Justice
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release on Sept. 21:
Today, Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) issued the following statement regarding the timeline for nominating a Supreme Court justice to fill the seat of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
"We oppose any effort by President Trump and Senate Majority Leader McConnell to nominate and hold a vote on a replace
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NAPNAP Official Statement on COVID-19 Health Disparities and Pediatric Deaths
NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners issued the following statement:
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The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) expresses dismay following the release of the recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report on SARS-CoV-2-Associated Deaths Among Persons Aged <21 Years. This report highlights the significant and disproportionate impact of this illness on persons of color. Although symptoms associated with COVID-19 a
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NAPNAP Releases New Position Statement Supporting the Transition From Pediatric to Adult-Focused Health Care
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners issued the following news release:
In its recently published position statement, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) supports pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and their interprofessional partners to incorporate evidence-based care and nationally recommended best practices for the effective transition of all adolescents and young adults, with and without spe
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Nation's Criminal Defense Bar Launches Full Disclosure Project to Enable Defenders to Overcome Law Enforcement Secrecy Laws and Expose Misconduct
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
In the midst of a critically important national conversation about systemic racism, social justice, and police accountability, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) today announces the launch of the Full Disclosure Project to disrupt the culture of secrecy that shields law enforcement misconduct. This NACDL Project will utilize the groundbreaking CAP
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National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Official Statement Opposing New APRN Compact Requirements
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners issued the following news release:
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) protests the National Council State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Aug. 12 passage of an amended APRN Compact and will not support efforts to enact state legislation necessary for implementation.
Although NAPNAP strongly supports the concept of an APRN compact to enable advanced practice nurses to provide quality care a
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National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners: Joint Statement on the Role of Advance Practice Registered Nurses
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners issued the following joint statement with Emergency Nurses Association, American Association of Nurse Practitioners and American Association of Critical-Care Nurses:
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The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), American Association of Nurse Practitioners(R) (AANP), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) believe in the power of an i
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National Audubon Society: Forest Service Proceeds With Plans to Remove Roadless Protections for Tongass National Forest
NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- The National Audubon Society issued the following news on Sept. 25:
"Roadless areas of the Tongass protect salmon runs that feed healthy bears, Northern Goshawks, marten, and many people in Southeast Alaska," said Natalie Dawson, Vice President and Executive Director for Audubon Alaska. "The Roadless Rule also provides the best protections for a climate resilient forest ecosystem, which will continue to be important for birds, fish, people, and local ways of life into the
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National Center for Law and Economic Justice: In Memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The National Center for Law and Economic Justice issued the following news:
In recognizing the extraordinary life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the National Center for Law and Economic Justice joins the nation in mourning her passing and celebrating the magnitude of her legal presence.
The lives of Americans, particularly lower income individuals and members of historically marginalized and under-represented groups, were made better because of Justice Gins
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National Employment Law Project Mourns Death of Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following statement by Executive Director Rebecca Dixon:
The National Employment Law Project (NELP) joins all who mourn the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, a trailblazer for women in the legal field and a historic figure in the fight for women's rights and equality. Justice Ginsburg did not serve passively - she set legal frameworks to uphold and protect justice acro
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National Employment Law: in Solidarity With Breonna Taylor's Family
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following news release:
The National Employment Law Project (NELP) extends our deepest condolences and solidarity to the family of Breonna Taylor.
Breonna's life was precious. We felt righteous indignation over her murder at the hands of the Louisville Police Department and now at the blatant impunity after months of activism calling for accountability. The system of policing has failed Black, Indigenous, Latinx and people of
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National Kidney Foundation and IAA, Inc. Partner to Help People With Kidney Disease
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release:
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce that IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, has renewed its sponsorship of the NKF Konica Minolta Golf Classic, which to date has raised more than $100 million to promote kidney health and improve the lives of the 37 million Americans affected by kidney disease.
NKF Konica Minolta Golf Class
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National Kidney Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Want Everyone to Get a Flu Shot
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release:
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on spreading the word that everyone, especially patients with kidney disease, should get a flu vaccine this fall.
Influenza is a potentially dangerous and contagious virus that causes respiratory illness and can be serious for some people, including patients with kidney disease. This year, it is more
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National Kidney Foundation: Study Offers Hope for Patients With Diabetes and Advanced Kidney Disease
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 (TNSJou) -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release on Sept. 21:
A new study released today in the National Kidney Foundation's American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD) shows that the drug canagliflozin reduces the risk of adverse cardiovascular and kidney outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes, especially for those patients at higher risk of kidney failure.
The post-hoc analysis of the Phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled CANVAS Clinical Trial
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National Lawyers Guild Responds to Grand Jury Proceedings in the Murder of Breonna Taylor
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The National Lawyers Guild issued the following news release:
The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) condemns the outcome of Kentucky's grand jury proceedings and renews its calls for justice for Breonna Taylor. On March 13, 2020, Breonna Taylor was murdered in her home by police officers executing a no-knock search warrant. The officers were acting outside of the scope of the warrant, which required them to knock and announce their presence at Taylor's apartment, and with a wan
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National League of Cities Condemns Attorney General William Barr's Attack on Cities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
The National League of Cities believes the effort by Attorney General William Barr to label the cities of Seattle, Portland, and New York City as anarchist jurisdictions is an irresponsible attempt to satisfy the Trump Administration's political agenda to undermine local governments' policing authority. The Attorney General's flawed political evaluation that these cities or any other city, town, or village
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National MS Society: Study Suggests Pregnancy Delays Onset of MS Symptoms by More Than 3 Years
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 (TNSJou) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news:
In a study of 2,557 women with MS, those with a previous pregnancy experienced their first MS-like symptom (clinically isolated syndrome - CIS) an average of more than 3 years later than those who had never been pregnant. Having more than one pregnancy was not associated with additional delays in onset.
* Pregnancy is characterized by a dampening of immune responses and the presence of potentially
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National MS Society: Thank You National Sponsors of Bike MS Inside Out
NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news on Sept. 25:
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is pleased to welcome four Bike MS(R) Inside Out national sponsors this year: Primal, Left Hand Brewing Company, Point B and Valero. Through their partnership and generous support, the work of the National MS Society will not stop in this time of crisis and beyond. Their commitment to supporting communities across the country enables us to come together vi
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National Wildlife Federation, Partners Receive $450,000 NOAA Grant to Promote Climate Resilience Education
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release on Sept. 24:
To advance the climate and resilience education program, Resilient Schools Consortium: Connecting Schools to Coastal Communities, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is awarding a three-year $450,000 grant renewal to the National Wildlife Federation and its partners.
Building on the previously funded Resilient Schools Consortium (RiSC) Program (https://www.riscnyc.org/) (2016
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Natural Resources Defense Council President McCarthy Issues Statement on Justice Ginsburg's Legacy
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following statement by President and CEO Gina McCarthy on the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
"From her pathbreaking advocacy for gender equality to her relentless defense of democracy itself, Justice Ginsburg widened our vision of who we are, enlarged in law the values we share and raised, forever, the possibility of what we might become.
"Through her expansive mind, sound temperament and unwavering ju
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NCOIL Announces Creation of Special Committee on Race in Insurance Underwriting
MANASQUAN, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- The National Conference of Insurance Legislators issued the following news release on Sept. 25:
Indiana Representative Matt Lehman, NCOIL President, announced the creation of an NCOIL Special Committee on Race in Insurance Underwriting today during the 2020 NCOIL "Summer" Meeting in Alexandria, Virginia. New York Senator Neil Breslin, former NCOIL President, will Chair the Committee.
Rep. Lehman said, "After careful deliberations with my fellow officers, we a
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NELP Denounces DOL's Independent Contractor Proposed Rule That Would Expose More Workers to Wage Theft, Misclassification
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following statement on Sept. 22 by Executive Director Rebecca Dixon:
"In solidarity with workers nationwide, the National Employment Law Project today denounced a proposed rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor that interprets the Fair Labor Standards Act in a way that would make it easier for corporations to cheat their workers and avoid minimum wage and overtime protections.
"The DOL's anti-worker proposal dramatically
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New Everytown Analysis: Everything is at Stake for Gun Safety When It Comes to the Supreme Court
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news on Sept. 23:
Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, today released a memo detailing the Second Amendment issues that could be taken up by the Supreme Court following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
The gun safety movement has generated historic momentum in recent years, with wins at the ballo
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New Study Reviews Cost-Effectiveness of Hypertension Management in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 (TNSJou) -- Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies issued the following news release:
Controlling high blood pressure is an effective way to prevent heart disease and save lives, but in many low- and middle-income countries, cost is a barrier to hypertension treatment programs. In a new study published in BMJ Global Health, experts from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies, RTI Internationa
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New York Immigration Coalition: Immigrant Advocates Denounce Grand Jury Decision in Taylor Case, Stand With Racial Justice Movement
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following statement on Sept. 23 by Interim Co-Executive Directors Rovika Rajkishun and Murad Awawdeh:
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On Wednesday, a grand jury voted not to charge any police officers in the murder of Breonna Taylor. Instead, the grand jury only indicted one of the detectives involved for endangering Breonna Taylor's neighbors by recklessly firing his gun during a raid on her apartment in March. Grand jurors indicted Brett Hankison, th
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New York Immigration Coalition: Massive Victory! Federal Judge Extends 2020 Census Deadline to October 31
NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following statement by Census 2020 Senior Fellow Meeta Anand:
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Late Thursday evening, a federal court ordered the Trump administration to abandon last-minute changes to the 2020 Census schedule and extend the time for counting for an additional month. The preliminary injunction, issued by U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in the Northern District of California, requires the Census Bureau to keep trying to tally the country's r
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New York Public Library Unveils Its 125 Books We Love for Teens
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
The New York Public Library today unveiled its 125 Books We Love for Teens, a list of young adult titles that its expert librarians believe will get the young (and the young heart) excited to turn pages.
The book list--released for back to school season, available online at nypl.org/125, and featuring a wide range of genres including graphic novels, drama, manga, fantasy, and more--is the latest in
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NIRH Condemns State-Sanctioned Reproductive Coercion, Joins Call to Abolish ICE
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The National Institute for Reproductive Health issued the following statement on Sept. 24:
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Following reports of forced hysterectomies at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Irwin, Georgia, the National Institute for Reproductive Health released the following statement:
"NIRH is horrified that people are being subjected to and terrorized with forced hysterectomies, and condemns in the strongest possible terms this and all state-san
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Northwell Receives $1.4m Nih Grant to Establish Gun Violence Prevention Screening
GREAT NECK, New York, Sept. 24 (TNSRes) -- Northwell Health issued the following news:
Northwell Health has been awarded $1.4 million from the National Institutes of Health to study gun violence prevention and establish and implement a first-of-its-kind protocol to universally screen among those at risk of firearm injury. The grant is part of the health system's "We Ask Everyone. Firearm Safety is a Health Issue" research study, which aims to shift the paradigm to view gun violence as a public
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NYC Leadership Academy Changes Name, Sharpens Focus on Culturally Responsive Leadership
QUEENS, New York, Sept. 23 -- The New York City Leadership Academy issued the following news on Sept. 22:
The NYC Leadership Academy today announced it is changing its name to The Leadership Academy and adopting an updated look with a new tagline, "Empowering leaders. Transforming schools for every student." At the heart of the rebrand is a sharpened focus on the "how" of building more equitable schools: culturally responsive leadership. To provide education leaders with new insight into the wo
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NYSBA Urges U.S. Senate Not to Rush Supreme Court Confirmation for Political Expediency
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) passed a resolution today urging the U.S. Senate to fully and fairly review a nominee to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg "with due care and deliberation and on a timetable not driven by political considerations."
"We must protect the credibility and legitimacy of our highest court," said NYSBA President Scott M. Ka
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Peterson Statement on CBO Report: 30 Straight Years of Trillion-Dollar Deficits
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 (TNSRes) -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation issued the following statement on Sept. 21 by CEO Michael A. Peterson:
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Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, commented today on the release of the Congressional Budget Office's 2020 Long-Term Budget Outlook:
"CBO's report shows 30 straight years of trillion-dollar deficits that grow and grow, leaving no doubt that we're on a dangerous and unsustainable fiscal path.
"For many years, our national deb
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Physical Review Materials Issues Research Articles in August 2020 Edition
RIDGE, New York, Sept. 21 -- Physical Review Materials, a peer reviewed journal that says it features the prediction, synthesis, processing, structure, properties and modeling of a wide range of materials from the American Physical Society, published research articles, including the following topics, in its August 2020 edition:
RAPID COMMUNICATIONS:
* Translating molecular relaxations in non-equilibrated polymer melts into lifting macroscopic loads
* Quantitatively consistent scale-spanning m
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Planned Parenthood: Supreme Court Vacancy Could Further Impact Family Planning Decisions
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release:
Following the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, there is mounting concern about how her vacant seat will affect people's access to sexual and reproductive health care services, including birth control and abortion, in the months and years ahead.
In late 2016, Planned Parenthood saw an unprecedented surge in questions about access to health care and birth control, both onlin
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Police Benevolent Association of New York: Double Cop-Killer Anthony Bottom Paroled
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Police Benevolent Association of New York issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
The PBA and Piagentini family laid the blame for Bottom's shocking release squarely on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature, who changed state law and Parole Board rules to make it easier for violent criminals to challenge parole denials. Last month, a state court judge pointed to the revised standards when he ordered the Parole Board to re-do the October 2019 hearing that h
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Remote Operations Broaden Appeal as Enduring Workplace Option, AICPA Survey Finds
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued the following news release:
Companies are planning on retaining remote work options to a greater degree than they did pre-pandemic once workplace restrictions ease, the third-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey found. The survey polls chief executive officers, chief financial officers, controllers and other certified public accountants in U.S. companies who hold executive and senior management account
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Report on COVID-19 In Africa Highlights Need for Increased Access to Health Care Services and Protections for Health Care Workers
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- Vital Strategies issued the following joint news release:
Most African Union (AU) Member States swiftly implemented public health and social measures (PHSMs) to contain COVID-19; these measures likely slowed the spread of the virus, and caseloads in Africa have remained lower than projected.
Though many governments have since loosened restrictions, allowing some economic activity to resume, new research from the Partnership for Evidence-Based COVID-19 Response(P
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Rockefeller Foundation Issues Statement on Death of Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- The Rockefeller Foundation issued the following statement by President Rajiv. J. Shah:
Humanity has lost one of our brightest, fiercest advocates for a more equitable world. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an icon for the ages. As a law professor, litigator, federal judge, and Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, she was a trailblazer and so much more. She was a shining beacon of hope, a staunch defender of the equal rights of women and girls, and a steadfast fight
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Rockefeller Foundation Launches RF Catalytic Capital Inc.
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The Rockefeller Foundation issued the following news release on Sept. 22:
With the cost of helping the world equitably recover from the Covid-19 pandemic reaching into the trillions-far exceeding the individual reach of both traditional philanthropies and most government-The Rockefeller Foundation today announced the launch of RF Catalytic Capital Inc. (RFCC) to help scale up funding for solutions. Operating as a public charity, RFCC offers a new innovative way for foundat
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Science Translational Medicine Journal Issues Research Articles in Sept. 16, 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- 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. 16, 2020 edition:
Research Articles:
* Exosomes secreted by hiPSC-derived cardiac cells improve recovery from myocardial infarction in swine
* Distinct evolutionary paths in chronic lymphocytic leukemia during resista
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Sebago Clean Waters, Led by Open Space Institute & Partners, Awarded $8 Million Federal Grant
STANDISH, Maine, Sept. 22 -- The Open Space Institute issued the following news release:
Two OSI partnerships have received a total of $10 million in federal Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCCP) grants aimed at harnessing the protection of forested lands for clean water. Focused on the Sebago Lake watershed region of Maine, and the Upper Delaware River watershed regions of New York and Pennsylvania, the grants will enable public and private partners including OSI to accelerate the p
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Sesame Street Celebrates All Things Furry, Lovable, and Brave With #FurryMonsters Fan Activities, Ahead of Upcoming Animated Special
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release:
Grover, Cookie Monster, Elmo, and their monster friends on Sesame Street are all unique, but they have a few things in common: they're all furry, lovable, and brave! Before The Monster at the End of This Story - an animated special based on a cherished Sesame Street storybook - hits HBO Max this fall, Sesame Workshop invites children and adults to celebrate their own special qualities with customizable avatars, origina
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Sesame Workshop Continues Commitment to Autistic Children and Their Families With New COVID-19 Resources
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release on Sept. 21:
Wearing masks, interacting with others on video chats, and adjusting to frequent changes in routines can be challenging for all children and families, including children with autism. Today, Sesame Workshop is launching brand new videos and resources featuring Julia, a 4-year-old Sesame Street Muppet with autism, to help autistic children and their families cope with some of the impacts of the COVID-19 pande
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SIECUS Demands Immediate and Thorough Investigation Into Claims of Forced Sterilization at Ice Facility
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. issued the following news release:
The Department of Homeland Security, along with members of Congress, are investigating a whistleblower's allegations of forced sterilization among immigrant detainees at an Immigration and Citizenship Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Ocilla, Georgia. Christine Soyong Harley, SIECUS' President & CEO, released the following statement in response:
"These allegations of ICE p
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SIECUS Mourns Loss, Celebrates Life of SCOTUS Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. issued the following statement by President and CEO Christine Soyong Harley:
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In response to the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on September 18, 2020, Christine Soyong Harley, SIECUS' President & CEO, released the following statement:
"For decades, Justice Ginsburg fought for true justice in this country, working to honor and advance the civil rights of every person under the law.
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SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal Issues Research Articles in October 2020 Edition
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Sept. 24 -- The SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal, a peer-reviewed journal from the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers that says it features topics in 3D, imaging processing, display technologies, audio, compression and digital cinema, published research articles on the following topics in its October 2020 edition:
Technical Papers:
* 3D Video Technology Based on Spatial Imaging for Advanced Broadcasting
* Lessons Learned During One year of Commercial Volum
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Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on DOJ Announcement Regarding New York City, Portland and Seattle
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following statement on Sept. 21 by CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran:
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Below is a statement by U.S Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on the Department of Justice's announcement regarding New York City, Portland and Seattle:
"America's mayors are dismayed that the Administration is continuing its misguided and unconstitutional attack on the nation's cities and is continuing to divide, not unit
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Statement From Open Space Institute President and CEO Kim Elliman on the Case for Breonna Taylor
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Open Space Institute issued the following statement by President and CEO Kim Elliman:
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Our nation and our society must strive to do better.
The single indictment announced today in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor recalls Dr. Martin Luther King's famous and powerful quote, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
With today's announcement it seems there is a threat to justice everywhere.
My thoughts are with Breonna Taylor's family, the p
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Study Finds No Racial Disparity in COVID-19 Case Fatality Rates at Montefiore, When Controlling for Key Risk Factors
BRONX, New York, Sept. 26 (TNSRes) -- Montefiore Health System issued the following news release:
A study from Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine published today in JAMA Network Open found that among 5,902 ethnically diverse COVID-19-positive patients admitted to Montefiore Medical Center, the outcomes for Black and Hispanic patients relative to their White counterparts were the same or better.
The study shows that Black and Hispanic patients who were hospitalized
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Time for All Nationality Laws to Uphold Women and Men's Equality, Says UN and Civil Society Leaders
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Women's Refugee Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
Today, at a high level event during the 75th Annual UN General Assembly, UN Women, the UN Development Programme, UNHCR, and the Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights called for reform of nationality laws that discriminate on the basis of gender. Currently, 25 countries retain nationality laws that deny women the right to confer citizenship on their children on an equal basis with men. More
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Trump Misrepresents Human Rights Record at UN
NEW YORK CITY, Sept. 23 -- Human Rights First issued the following statement on Sept. 22 by Rob Berschinski, senior vice president for policy:
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In response to President Donald Trump's speech at the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Human Rights First's Senior Vice President for Policy Rob Berschinski issued the following statement:
"In his short, taped remarks aired at the UN today, President Donald Trump once again rejected working in partnership with other government
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UMWA's Roberts Urges Bankruptcy Court to Keep Remington Jobs in Ilion
TRIANGLE, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- The United Mine Workers of America issued the following statement on Sept. 21 by International Union President Cecil E. Roberts as bankruptcy process at Remington Arms nears its completion:
"Remington Arms has employed thousands of American workers and created economic prosperity in central New York for almost 200 years. The company's plant in Ilion, N.Y., still provides more than 700 of the best jobs in America. The UMWA is proud to represent those workers and t
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UNITE HERE: Congress Must at Least Pass Worker Health Coverage Protection Act
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- 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 on Sept. 24:
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UNITE HERE, the hospitality union with over 95% of its members who currently are, or have been, unemployed as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, is calling on the Senate to pass the 'Worker Health Coverage Protection Act' introduced
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center: REDCap Helps State of Washington Scale Up Its Testing Capacity
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news:
Until it was eclipsed by New York in mid-April, the state of Washington had the highest absolute number of COVID-19 cases in the United States.
Under orders from Gov. Jay Inslee to rapidly accelerate COVID-19 drive-through testing, case investigations and contact tracing, the Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) contacted Microsoft in early March for help in setting up a cloud-based infor
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Vera Institute of Justice: LA County Jail Population Is Back Above State Overcrowding Limits
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The Vera Institute of Justice issued the following news release:
Following a COVID-19-related push to drop Los Angeles County's jail population by roughly 5,000 inmates to prevent the spread of the virus, the number of prisoners has grown by nearly 15%, according to a report posted to the county's website.
As of Aug. 27, the countywide jail population was 13,280, up from a low of 11,723 just a few months ago. That uptick was attributed in part to restrictions on transfers
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Vital Strategies: Jakarta Launches Ambitious Clean Air Partnership With Bloomberg Philanthropies
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (TNSRes) -- Vital Strategies issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
Today, the Jakarta Capital City Government (DKI Jakarta), Bloomberg Philanthropies, and implementing partner Vital Strategies, announced the Jakarta Clean Air Partnership, an initiative focused on enhancing the availability and use of air quality data, analyzing policy solutions and their effectiveness, and promoting public awareness on the health impacts of air pollution.
This ambitious partnership
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Waterkeeper Alliance Calls on Latin American, Caribbean Leaders to Ratify Treaty Protecting Environmental Defenders
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Waterkeeper Alliance issued the following news release:
In response to an increase in murders of environmental defenders in Latin America, Waterkeeper Alliance Executive Director Marc Yaggi sent a letter (available in English and Spanish) in early September to the leaders of 12 nations asking them to sign and ratify the Escazu Agreement, the first environmental human rights treaty in Latin America and the Caribbean. Among its provisions are protections for citizen activist
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Waterkeeper Alliance: Lawsuit Challenges New NEPA Regulations That Shield CAFOs From Environmental Review
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Waterkeeper Alliance issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
Today a coalition of rural advocacy, environmental, and animal protection organizations, led by the Animal Legal Defense Fund, filed a lawsuit against the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) for new regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that will shield federally-funded factory farms -- known as Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) -- and slaughterhouses from en
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WCS, Its Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, New York Aquarium Join Global Coalition for Biodiversity
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release:
One week before the 1st ever UN Summit on Biodiversity (NYC, 30 September), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and its Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and New York Aquarium have joined the European Commission Global Coalition for Biodiversity, calling for stronger mobilization in communicating about the nature crisis facing the planet.
Called "United for #Biodiversity", the c
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Wildlife Conservation Society: Logging Tropical Forests Jeopardizes Fisheries Important for Food and Livelihood
BRONX, New York, Sept. 24 (TNSJou) -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release:
New findings uncovered by researchers at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the University of Queensland (UQ) demonstrate that logging activity in Solomon Islands is associated with lower coral cover and structural complexity on adjacent reefs, as well as lower abundance of many types of fish commonly caught for food and sold at markets.
The study published in the Journal of Appl
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Wildlife Conservation Society: Piecemeal Perspectives on Preventing Future Zoonotic Pandemics Just Won't Cut It
BRONX, New York, Sept. 24 (TNSJou) -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
A new peer-reviewed paper published today in Frontiers, "COVID-19 and the Curse of Piecemeal Perspectives," emphasizes the steps needed now to prevent future zoonotic pandemics and gives a critique of the many one-off solutions proposed over the past several months since the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2. The paper is authored by Dr. Christian Walzer, Executive Director of Health at t
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Women's Refugee Commission Statement on the Death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The Women's Refugee Commission issued the following statement by Executive Director Sarah Costa:
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In response to Friday's passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sarah Costa, executive director of the Women's Refugee Commission, issued the following statement:
"All of us at the Women's Refugee Commission mourn the passing of Justice Ginsburg - an unparalleled champion for human rights and gender equality. The world has lost a stalwart of social ju
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WRC Condemns the Trump Administration's Latest Regulatory Attack on Asylum
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The Women's Refugee Commission issued the following statement by Ursela Ojeda, policy advisor in the Migrant Rights and Justice Program:
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On Wednesday, the Department of Justice issued a proposed asylum rule that seeks to establish near-insurmountable technical and procedural hurdles for those seeking protection in the United States. If codified, the proposed rule would (among other changes):
* Create a 15-day deadline for the filing of asylum applications and suppo
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