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New Pro-Trump Administration Comic Strip Intends to Inform with Truth in Humor
“The Media is waging an all-out anti-Administration campaign to discredit Presidential initiatives, misrepresent political issues and inflame the public mind by focusing on radical acts opposed to constitutional rights, the rule of law and what America stands for,” DiGirolamo asserts, co-author of TROMP. TROMP is an American born Bull Elephant with a tuft of wavy, reddish-blonde hair and bushy eyebrows; aims to set the record straight with Truth in Humor in a new politically charged comic strip. - August 28, 2017 - STANTZ.NEWS
National Bar Association President Issues Statement on President Trump’s Pardon of Former Sheriff Joseph Arpaio
"By granting this pardon Trump has undermined the rule of law, pandered to hate, impugned the integrity of the judiciary, and confirmed what people of good conscience can no longer deny." -National Bar Association President Juan Thomas - August 27, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
Alex Wan Qualifies for Atlanta City Council President's Race
Alex Wan officially qualifies for City’s second-highest office after two successful terms as a City Councilperson. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - August 25, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
New Book by Susan Eustis Questions: "Did Fraud Elect Donald Trump? Addressing the Vote Count in a Few Key Counties"
"Did Fraud Elect Donald Trump? Addressing the Vote Count in a Few Key Counties" has been published by Lexington Publishing. - August 23, 2017 - Lexington Publishing
Rick Bowers Interview Availability
Media interview on white supremacist threat. - August 23, 2017 - Rick Bowers
Datanet India Launches First-of-Its-Kind Assembly Factbooks for 182 Assembly Constituencies of Gujarat
First-of-its-kind Assembly Factbooks are now available for all the 182 Assembly Constituencies of Gujarat. - August 19, 2017 - Datanet India
National Bar Association President Announces Affiliate Chapters to Provide Pro Bono Legal Services
In response to Trump retracting denunciation of white supremacist responsibility for Charlottesville tragedy, members of the National Bar Association (NBA) will not remain silent in the face of the clear and present danger presented by an apparent sympathizer of the white nationalist movement in the White House. - August 16, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
National Bar Association Statement as Trump Evolves on White Supremacy and Hate – Two Days Later
NBA President, Juan Thomas states, "Trump's evolution in his anti-white supremacy position leaves reasonable doubt as to the truth of his conviction." - August 15, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
III% United Patriots of Virginia Condemns Political Violence
III% United Patriots of Virginia condemns political violence that happened at the Unite The Right Rally. - August 15, 2017 - 3UPVA
National Bar Association (NBA) Alarmed by the Sheer Depravity of the Actions of White Supremacists
The National Bar Association today issued the following statement about the tragic events which occurred in Charlottesville, VA. - August 14, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
Pixel Mags Brings "Readr": All Your Favorite Publications to Your iPhone
Readr is a subscription-based iPad app from Pixel Mags that allows users to instantly access and download thousands of the world’s leading publications for a low monthly fee. Pixel Mags has now brought this convenience to iPhones. - August 14, 2017 - Pixel Mags
Juan R. Thomas Sworn in as 75th President of National Bar Association
Reigniting a commitment to civil rights and social justice in these precarious times at the center of new leader’s platform - August 12, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
National Bar Association Congratulates Member Rosalyn Henderson Myers on Winning South Carolina Democratic Nomination
The National Bar Association congratulates NBA member Rosalyn Henderson Myers on her successful Democratic primary runoff campaign for the South Carolina House of Representatives. “As a friend and colleague, it provides me with great pleasure to personally congratulate Rosalyn on her... - August 11, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
Power Pledge Campaign to Elect Shelia Alamin-Khashoggi to Raleigh City Council at Large
This campaign is a call to action to address issues with housing, transportation and unemployment in the City of Raleigh. It provides a coordinated action to multiply, amplify and build synergy across grassroots justice movements. - August 11, 2017 - Campaign to Elect Shelia Alamin-Khashoggi to Raleigh City Council at Large
Georgia Equality Endorses Alex Wan in Race for Atlanta City Council President
Wan again gains support of statewide organization as he seeks Atlanta’s second-highest office after two successful terms as a City Councilperson. - August 09, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
The Committee to Elect Shecktor Has Organized a Rally in Support of Donald Trump to be Held in Luzerne County, Pa. Luzerne County Was a Key Player in the 2016 Elections.
Over 100 are expected to turn out for a pro Trump rally in Wilkes-Barre, PA on Saturday, August 12. This is one of many planned rallies in support of Donald Trump occurring across the nation. This rally is sponsored by MAGA Nationwide, LLC and is being put on by Andrew Shecktor, a candidate for U.S. Senate in PA. - August 09, 2017 - Andrew Shecktor For Congress
North Korea Peace Initiative is Focus of Boston Global Forum at World Reconciliation Day Symposium 8:30-Noon, Sept. 9, Harvard University
Soft power authority Joseph Nye and Gov. Michael Dukakis will address scholars, business leaders and diplomats on the nuclear missile crisis posed by North Korea at the annual World Reconciliation Day Symposium, 8:30 AM to Noon, September 9th, Loeb House, Harvard University, 17 Quincy Street, Cambridge, Mass. - August 03, 2017 - The Boston Global Forum
Pelzer for Congress Holds Announcement Rally
Pelzer: This is not the start of a political career--it’s the end of business as usual. - July 24, 2017 - Pelzer For Congress
Families Advocating for Campus Equality Agrees that Sexual Assault Procedures Need Revision; Victim Protections Not Threatened by Reform Efforts
Families Advocating for Campus Equality (FACE) commends the New York Times for publishing an Op Ed last Friday by respected journalist Cathy Young disputing the false narrative that FACE and Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos seek to weaken protections under Title IX for victims of... - July 24, 2017 - Families Advocating for Campus Equality
Bipartisan Tribute to Veterans and Those Serving in Congress Was Smashing Success
Annual event features inspiring speakers -- and a song dedicated to U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise by world-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns. - July 24, 2017 - Fedewa Consulting
Small Town Mayor Seeks New Businesses to Take Part in Economic Development Process
Mayor Williams of White Castle, La wants to work with businesses to secure funding for the purchase of existing empty buildings and offer incentives to bring in doughnut shops, bakeries, coffee shops, upscale lofts, apartments, retail centers, shopping malls, and most importantly mentoring programs for the youth. - July 22, 2017 - Town of White Castle
Longtime State Rep. Managing Atlanta City Council President Campaign
Atlanta native Doug Teper to serve as campaign manager for Alex Wan, who is running for Atlanta City Council President. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - July 18, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
Iran Recognizes Women's Rights and Opens Motorcycle Track to Female Riders
After decades of banning women from riding motorbikes in public, Iran will finally allow women to race on a public track. - July 17, 2017 - Tavak Partners
30-Year-Old EPA Wetlands Case Takes Favorable Turn for Aggrieved Pennsylvania Farmer
The Kogan Law Group, P.C. Reports How a Federal Court’s Reopening of a 1990 EPA-Farmer Wetlands Case for New Discovery and the Filing of $8 Million of Administrative Claims Against the Government May Facilitate the Resolution of a Very Costly Legal Dispute. - July 12, 2017 - The Kogan Law Group, P.C.
Continued Strong Financial Backing for Alex Wan’s Atlanta City Council President Campaign
Two-term City Councilperson Alex Wan draws support from broad cross-section of residents across Atlanta in bid for City’s second-highest office. - July 10, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
Joann Payne, President Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joann Payne of Fairfax, Virginia has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 32 years in the field of government relations. About Joann Payne, President Joann Payne has spent the last three... - July 07, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Fecteau Redeploying to Attend Harvard University
U.S. Army Major Matthew J. Fecteau of Pawtucket, Rhode Island will be redeploying early July to attend Harvard University as a Mid-Career Master in Public Administration student, a lifelong dream. - June 29, 2017 - Matt Fecteau for Senate
Concealed Carry Weapons Training for Elected Officials
As a community service and in the interest of promoting firearm safety, In-Gauge of Polk County, a private, non-profit, NRA affiliated club specializing in firearm training will be conducting specialized concealed carry/handgun safety training for elected officials and political candidates. - June 22, 2017 - In-Gauge of Polk County
The President is Missing in Paris and a Dynamic Heroine Leaps Into Action in New Political Thriller
In "The Paris Plot," a nail-biting debut thriller by Joseph Aragon, the unthinkable becomes plausible when an American president goes missing after he is targeted for war crimes by a powerful French magistrate. Only Isabella "Izzy" Stone, a heroic Secret Service agent in charge... - June 20, 2017 - Joseph Aragon
Fecteau Awarded the Commendation Medal
U.S. Army Major Matthew J. Fecteau of Pawtucket, Rhode Island was awarded the Commendation Medal on May 3rd, 2017, for his service in support of operations across the Greater Middle East. According to Army Regulation, the Commendation Medal is awarded to members of the military who distinguish... - June 19, 2017 - Matt Fecteau for Senate
Veterans, CA Assemblymen Join Forces to Host 1st Annual Vegan Festival in San Jose July 1st
George, Stephanie Caruthers and CA Assembly member Ash Kalra will be hosting the CA Summer Veg Fest at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds on July 1st 2017 from 11am to 7pm. Sponsored by the CA Endowment. “I want the attendees to know to truths. That the planet we live in is in danger from all... - June 18, 2017 - Summer Veg Fest
Melson to Host Campaign Kickoff June 26
Retired professional boxer, current public speaker, 2003 West Point graduate and Army Public Affairs Officer Boyd Melson will host a campaign kickoff reception Monday, June 26 for his congressional bid. Melson is running in the November 2018 election for New York’s 11th district, covering... - June 16, 2017 - Boyd Melson
American Elements CEO Michael Silver to Deliver Keynote Address at Defense Industry Summit
American Elements CEO Michael Silver will deliver a keynote address at the Advanced Materials for Defense Summit on July 19 in Alexandria, Virginia. American Elements is the world's largest manufacturer of advanced materials. Its customers include the U.S. armed forces and its national laboratories. - June 15, 2017 - American Elements
Berkeley Press Releases New Book, "The Armenian Lobby & U.S. Foreign Policy," by Raoul Lowery Contreras
The first of its kind to be published in the United States, this book offers a meticulous assessment of the Armenian lobby’s inner workings, as well as its achievements and failures. These observations will add to the growing amount of literature on the impact of ethnic lobbies in American politics. - June 07, 2017 - Berkeley Press
Call for Action to Instill a Fully Participatory Democracy, Civil, Human and Fundamental Rights in Bangladesh
The current situation in Bangladesh requests your immediate support to combat the ongoing Human Rights abuses occurring. Bangladesh is in need of immediate political, economic a social reform – with over a 164 million lives at stake. - May 12, 2017 - Peace and Justice Alliance
Chairman Buck Mckeon Joins the Worldwide Speakers Group
The McKeon Group is excited to announce that Former House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck McKeon has become a Featured Speaker for the Worldwide Speakers Group. Chairman McKeon recently retired from the House of Representatives, after serving 22 years representing the constituents of... - May 08, 2017 - McKeon Group
Melson to Run for New York Congress
Retired professional boxer, current public speaker, 2003 West Point graduate and Army Public Affairs Officer Boyd Melson announced he'll run for Congress in 2018 for New York's 11th District, covering Staten Island and South Brooklyn. Born to a Jewish mother & Louisiana Creole father, Melson's... - May 05, 2017 - Boyd Melson
Novelist Dick Pirozzolo Presents a Copy of His "Escape from Saigon" to Gov. Michael Dukakis
On the 42nd anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on April 30, Dick Pirozzolo presented a copy of his novel "Escape from Saigon" to former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis. This Vietnam War novel, coauthored with Michael Morris, is set in Saigon, South Vietnam, during April, 1975, the final month of the war. A historical fiction, the novel uses flashbacks, newspaper accounts and barroom conversations to provide historical context to America's first television war." - April 27, 2017 - Pirozzolo Company Public Relations
Mario Garita, D.D.S. and Howard Siegler, Johns Hopkins M.B.A. Have Been Working Together to Help Make Americans' Teeth Great Again
Making Americans' Teeth Great Again - April 27, 2017 - Mario Garita MP The Dental Experience
Anagrams Provide Startling Insights Into Current Political Climate
Operating under the Twitter handle @MsAnagram, a Phoenix-based freelance writer has used her skills to tackle some of the hottest political issues of our time, only to reach some startling results. - April 25, 2017 - Ms. Anagram
Don’t Know Much About Civics: Overwhelming Majority (93%) of U.S. Adults Believe Civics Education Should be Bolstered in Public Schools
icitizen conducted a poll with Senator Chuck Riley (OR-15) to gauge national sentiment on civics education. This survey gathered insight related to Oregon Senate Bill 1038 (that Riley is sponsoring), which aims to increase civics knowledge among constituents. - April 23, 2017 - icitizen
What Happens When Corporations Hate Their Own Customers
The recent forcible removal of a passenger from an overbooked United Airlines flight shows the distain many corporations have for their own customers. This event is not isolated to the airlines industry, but also includes the financial services, cable TV, and other industries. This could be a tipping point for consumers. - April 14, 2017 - The Progressive Investor
Running for Political Office on a Budget
Diaz Campaigns, a subsidiary of Diaz Consulting Group, Inc., is revolutionizing the way political campaigns are run and won. Diaz Campaigns' transparent business model and tier pricing makes it easy for candidates to know exactly what they are getting. "As a former candidate myself, I know... - April 13, 2017 - Diaz Consulting Group
Trumpchat: A Facebook Chatbot for Trump News is Launched
Talk to Donald Trump via a Facebook Chatbot. Get news and updates related to President Trump. - April 12, 2017 - Personic
Foreign-Policy Analyst and Military Historian Max Boot to Speak at Free Lecture
Max Boot, the Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Senior Fellow in National Security Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, will be the featured speaker as part of the Dr. Bernard & Jeanette Gordon Halperin Memorial Lecture Series. Mr. Boot will appear on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 4:00pm in the Abess Sanctuary at Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th Street, Miami, Florida, 33132. The topic of his lecture will be Israel’s Search for Security: From 1948 to Today. - April 05, 2017 - Temple of Greater Miami
U.S. Senate Hopeful Andrew Shecktor Keynote Speaker at Philadelphia MAGA March
Andrew Shecktor, a candidate for U.S. Senate in PA, seeking to oust Bob Casey in the 2018 elections, is scheduled to be a keynote speaker at the Philadelphia MAGA March to be held Saturday, March 25, 2017 in Philadelphia. - March 23, 2017 - Andrew Shecktor For Congress
Australian Defence Force and Philippine Navy Confirmed for MilSatCom Asia Pacific 2017
SMi Reports: Australian Defence Force and Philippine Navy to provide critical satellite communisation programme updates at MilSatCom Asia-Pacific conference this May. - March 22, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Supporting Transparency, Atlanta City Council President Candidate Alex Wan Releases Council Expense Data
Atlanta City Councilmember Alex Wan, who is seeking the second-highest elected position in Atlanta government, Atlanta City Council President, on Thursday released his City Council District 6 non-salary expenses from January 2010 (when he officially took office) through a report run in February. - March 20, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
Bethel Township Trustee Endorses William Lutz for Troy (OH) City Council
Bethel Township Trustee Beth van Haaren today endorsed William Lutz for his campaign for Troy City Council. "Having worked with Bill when he was Bethel Township's (Miami County) first administrator I know that he is hardworking, smart, a team player and dedicated to the community. Bill... - March 17, 2017 - William Lutz
DataPath Meets with Congressional Leaders at the 36th Annual Employers Council on Flexible Compensation Conference
The healthcare administrative solutions company expressed support for proposed initiatives aimed at making healthcare affordable for TPAs, businesses and consumers. - March 16, 2017 - DataPath