MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, July 10 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, issued the following news release: * * * CODEPINK to Bring Message of Peace and Justice to RNC for the 5th Time in 22 Years * * * For the fifth time in its 22-year history, CODEPINK will bring its message of peace and justice to the Republican National Convention (RNC). Known for its notorious disruptions, CODEPINK has be  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 9 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: Washington County Public Schools in Virginia has removed a prayerful display after the Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a complaint letter on behalf of a parent. The concerned High Point Elementary School parent informed the state/church watchdog that the school prominently displayed a prayer on the wall of the cafeteria: "Lord, We thank you for this food. Bless it to the nourishment of o  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: Following the Fourth of July holiday, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) in conjunction with partner organizations, announced they have registered over 100,000 voters to date in 2024 as part of their effort across the country to register historically underrepresented voters. These efforts include programs in Arizona, California, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylv  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Sociological] -- AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons) issued the following news release: MADISON, Wis.--Today, AARP Wisconsin released a 2024 statewide election survey, showing candidates for president, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Wisconsinites ages 50 and older. Eighty-five percent of voters ages 50 and older say they are "extremely motivated" to vote in this election, compared to just 64% of voters ages 18-49. Fo  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSres) -- The Vapor Technology Association issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * A statewide survey in three key 2024 battleground states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania reveals voters are poised to reward those elected officials who reassess outright bans on flavored e-cigarettes and work towards science-based solutions that are less extreme and do not erode basic freedoms * * * The Vapor Technology Association (VTA) today released polling f  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 9 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: A North Carolina school board will stop imposing member-led sectarian prayer at its meetings after the Freedom From Religion Foundation contacted the board objecting to the practice. A concerned Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools parent had informed the state/church watchdog that the board began each meeting with a Christian prayer led by a board member. For instance, the April 16 meeting st  more