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Business Leaders and Executives Unite to Endorse Hillary Clinton Through Entrepreneurs for Hillary
Entrepreneurs for Hillary, a national group of volunteers committed to mobilizing entrepreneurs and their networks in support of Hillary for America, has secured endorsements from more than a dozen industry-leading entrepreneurs. - July 30, 2016 - Entrepreneurs for Hillary
“Rocky” Roque De La Fuente Comments on Wasserman Schultz Resignation from the DNC
On Sunday, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) announced that she would resign from her leadership position as Democratic National Committee Chair at the end of the party's Convention in Philadelphia and reduce her Convention role to calling it to order and calling it to a close. However, by... - July 26, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
WomenCount Crowdfunds for "SixPack" Slate of Women Candidates Who Will Flip Senate to Democratic Control
WomenCount, a new peer-to-peer crowdfunding platform for Democratic women candidates, launched a campaign this week to drive low-dollar donations collectively to the six women candidates who will determine the outcome of control of the Senate. Democrats need to flip five seats to retake a majority... - July 21, 2016 - WomenCount
Help Support the Victims and Their Families from the Horrible Tragedy in Nice, France
Fair Promise, the social network, headquartered in Nice, France asks your help for the victims of this violent attack where 85 people were killed and more than 100 injured. All funds collected will be transferred to the Victim's Association or to the City Hall. The people will decide on what... - July 17, 2016 - Fair Promise
Casselberry Chamber Hosts Straw Vote with US Senate Race Headlining the Event
The Casselberry Chamber of Commerce held its 7th Political Hob Nob event last night at Lyman High School in Longwood, Florida. The event was attended by over 25 candidates for a variety of offices and 329 Seminole County voters who participated in the evening’s straw poll. “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, who just entered the US Senate race at the end of June after competing in 46 Democratic Presidential primaries and caucuses, finished a strong third only 7 percent behind Murphy. - July 15, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
US Lighting Group to Appear at Next Week’s RNC in Cleveland
The Trump organization has personally invited Paul Spivak, CEO of US Lighting Group, to appear at next week’s Republican National Convention after a member of the Trump team met with Mr. Spivak and his team at their Eastlake, Ohio facility a few weeks ago. - July 15, 2016 - US Lighting Group
US Senate Candidate De La Fuente to Attend
The Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus will be hosting a Candidate Forum at Beulah Baptist Institutional Church on Friday, July 15, 2016. The forum will begin at 11:15 AM with candidates for the Hillsborough County School Board District 5 and conclude at 4:30 PM with candidates for the Florida State House of Representatives District 63. - July 15, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
New Election Season Book: "Americans Speak: One Thing I Would Do for Our Country Is..."
Without political filters, unconnected to party platforms, 65 diverse Americans tell us what policy issues are important for them. Their ideas are matched with their bios and photos. Forty-eight high school students join in. - July 14, 2016 - Susan Lieberman
Invoke Democracy Now – a New Group Inspiring Wider Public Discussion of Brexit and Democracy
Post-Brexit campaigning group set up to inspire wider public discussion of Brexit and democracy and to call on the government to uphold the vote. - July 14, 2016 - Invoke Democracy Now
VeriPic Announces Support for the Force Protection Video Equipment LE50 Police Body Worn Camera
VeriPic, Inc., producers of the world leading Digital Evidence Management® brand software for the storage and protection of law enforcement digital data, announced today that its Evidence Storage Locker™ and Digital Evidence Manager® software systems are now fully integrated with... - July 13, 2016 - VeriPic, Inc.
Anti-Trump Super PAC Launched to Focus on Viral Media
A New Mexico-based video producer has formed a Super PAC with the intent of creating and distributing anti-Donald J. Trump media. Sim Sadler, founder of “You’re Fired!”, an FEC-registered independent campaign committee (FEC Committee C00620310), plans to “undermine... - July 12, 2016 - Trump - You're Fired!
US Senate Candidate De La Fuente to Speak at Florida LGBTA Summer Conference
The Florida LGBT Democratic Caucus will hold its 2016 Summer Conference & Leadership Gala in Ft. Lauderdale on July 9th. “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, Democratic candidate for US Senate, is schedule to speak along with DNC Chair, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. They will be joined by... - July 08, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
New Dolls Look to Take Advantage of Tide Toward Political Incorrectness During Election Season
A new company is looking to make a unique and funny collectible a hot selling item during the 2016 election season. With no shortage of humor targeting the two major political parties as the elections approach, PIC Dolls has announced the availability of plush dolls that are far from politically... - July 06, 2016 - PIC Dolls Inc
Democratic US Senate Candidate De La Fuente to Attend Temple Terrace 4th of July Event
Temple Terrace will be hosting its annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks on Monday. The event’s Grand Marshall is Craig Latimer, Supervisor of Elections, and in keeping with that theme, current Democratic candidate for US Senate and former presidential candidate “Rocky” Roque De... - July 03, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Democratic US Senate Candidate De La Fuente to Attend ‘Red Hot and Boom’
Altamonte Springs’ 21st annual Red Hot and Boom celebration will be held on July 3rd and 4th this year. “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, a Democratic candidate for United States Senate, will be in attendance and is looking forward to the event. “As a first generation America, I... - July 03, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Miller's Rentals Partners with Rutgers for 250th Commencement: Barack Obama Attends
On Sunday, May 15, 2016, President Barack Obama spoke at Rutgers University for the university’s 250th Anniversary Commencement. Over 40,000 family and guests and 12,000 graduates were present for the historic event, which was the first time a sitting president delivered commencement at the... - June 27, 2016 - Millers Rentals
US Senate Candidate "Rocky" De La Fuente to Attend Kennedy-King Dinner
“Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, Democratic candidate for United States Senate from Florida, will be attending the Orlando County Democratic Party’s Kennedy-King Leadership Dinner this evening. The event is designed to highlight and “defend… Democratic gains from 2012 and... - June 25, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Rubio Flip-Flops: May Face Former Presidential Candidate in Florida’s US Senate Race
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) did a complete about-face today on a pledge he made a year ago. During his failed run for the Republican presidential nomination, Rubio was criticized for his “missing-in-action” approach to representing the people of Florida in the United States Senate. To... - June 23, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Military Veteran, Retired Detective Sergeant to Challenge Incumbent for 124 Assembly District Seat in New York
Southern Tier native, Bill Batrowny, announces his candidacy for the Assembly Seat that covers Tioga County, most of Chemung County and the Town of Maine in Broome County. - June 22, 2016 - Bill Batrowny for NYS Assembly
Former Presidential Candidate De La Fuente Enters US Senate Race
Former Democratic Presidential Candidate “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente filed his official papers to run in the Florida Democratic Primary for the United States Senate seat that was recently abandoned by Marco Rubio. De La Fuente, a resident of Orlando, was the first candidate to officially... - June 21, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Georgia U.S. Senate Candidate Allen Buckley Condemns Expansion of Draft to Women and Johnny Isakson's Vote in Favor
Georgia Libertarian candidate for the United States Senate, Allen Buckley condemns the passage by the United States Senate of Senate Bill 2943, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. A call to Senator Johnny Isakson’s Washington, D.C. office this afternoon confirmed that... - June 16, 2016 - Buckley for Senate LLC
Georgia U.S. Senator Isakson's Conservative Review Score Downgraded Again
The Conservative Review (CR), an organization that analyzes politicians’ voting records and then supplies conservative scores, has downgraded Georgia U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson’s percent score to 34 (F). Previously, his score was 36. Several months prior, Senator Isakson’s CR... - June 10, 2016 - Buckley for Senate LLC
June 7th Dem Primary Results Meaningless, Threshold Not Met, Says Tim Hunter; Debbie Wasserman Schultz & the DNC Face Federal Lawsuit from Private Citizen Tim Hunter
“The Democratic nomination process is not over,” says Tim Hunter. “This will go to the National Convention. The delegates will look at the alleged corruption, and make things right.” - June 08, 2016 - Tim Hunter
Citizen Tim Hunter Sues Debbie Wasserman Schultz and the DNC
Tim Hunter filed a Class Action lawsuit against Debbie Wasserman Schultz and the DNC, for allegedly violating their own rules, and denying the people their voice and their choice! - June 07, 2016 - Tim Hunter
Former Candidate for Snohomish Washington City Council Tries Again, This Time for U.S. Senate
Scott Nazarino is Running for U.S. Senate - June 02, 2016 - Scott Nazarino Campaign
NAFSA Honors Marlene Johnson with $250,000 Donation to 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is pleased to announce the 2017 Marlene M. Johnson Innovation Challenge, a NAFSA-sponsored $250,000 grant round for the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative. Johnson’s public policy leadership resulted in NAFSA becoming a founding partner in... - June 01, 2016 - Partners of the Americas
"Democracy on the Edge, a Discussion of Political Issues in America" is Named the "Best Political Book" of 2016 by Pacific Book Review
If you’re interested in politics you will want to buy this book. “Democracy on the Edge” provides the background and facts behind the issues that will decide the next presidential election, all in one book. - May 31, 2016 - Amrheins Books
Is Obama’s Deportation Policy Worse Than Trump’s Wall?
"Obama's Deportation Policy Aimed at Central American Refugee Women and Children is Worse than Trump’s Wall," says “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, Democratic Presidential Candidate. - May 24, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Filmmaker Begins Pre-Production for Documentary: "The 33 Day War - The Hidden Truth" in an Effort to Determine How Does Peace Prevail
Hamid Karam's feature-length documentary will give people a voice who were affected by the war which took place in the summer of 2006, involving Lebanon and Israel. - May 08, 2016 - Hamid Karam Productions
Michael Edward Walsh Stepping Down as YDSI Chair Prior to Hawaii Relocation
Last month, Michael Edward Walsh announced that he will be stepping down as the Chair of the Young Democrats of the Sea Islands. This follows the successful chartering of the Young Democrats of the Sea Islands earlier this month. “In 2015, I made a commitment to the leadership of the Young... - May 08, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
Representative Karen Bass of California Gives an Exclusive Interview from Washington D.C.
Spotlight on Capitol Hill Gives Listeners an In-Depth Look at Initiatives and the Legislative Agendas of Our Elected Officials in Washington, D.C., Says Advocacy Group, A Just Cause. - April 29, 2016 - A Just Cause
North Korea Ambassador Invited David Sugarman to the DPRK
David Sugarman invited to DPRK by Ambassadors during discussions about tensions surrounding North Korea. American Otto Warmbier and Sugarman’s connection to basketball also part of the discussion. - April 25, 2016 - SugarTime Records
Douglas J. Green Memorial Foundation to Hold 4th Annual Fallen Heroes 5K Run/Walk on Armed Services Day
In honor of the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, and to pay tribute to those now serving, the Douglas J. Green Memorial Foundation will hold its annual Fallen Heroes Run/Walk on May 14, Armed Services Day. All proceeds from the event benefit military families directly. - April 25, 2016 - Temple Sinai
Andrew Shecktor of Berwick, PA Announces Run in Support of Donald Trump for Delegate to the Republican National Convention 2016
Andrew Shecktor of Berwick PA announces run in Support of Donald Trump for Delegate to the Republican National Convention 2016. Shecktor, a lifelong Republican, has been active in Republican politics since 1970. He is a political activist and supports a popular vote for all elections. - April 22, 2016 - Andrew Shecktor For Congress
Pedro Pierluisi of Puerto Rico Gives an Exclusive Interview from Washington D.C. on AJC Radio’s Spotlight on Capitol Hill
Spotlight on Capitol Hill Gives Listeners an In-Depth Look at Initiatives and the Legislative Agendas of Our Elected Officials in Washington, D.C., Says Advocacy Group, A Just Cause. - April 21, 2016 - A Just Cause
Immigration Expert Elizabeth R. Blandon to Brief DNC Committee on a U.S. Supreme Court Case Affecting 3.7 Million People
On Monday, April 18, board-certified immigration attorney Elizabeth R. Blandon will brief the Democratic Women’s Alliance in a national conference call from her Weston, FL, office to inform the DNC’s women community about the importance of United States v. Texas. - April 17, 2016 - Blandon Law
Transgender, Mormon Male Joins All-Inclusive Fraternity Sigma Phi Beta at ASU
Augustus Crosby, a current sophomore, Chemical Engineering student, and transgender man at Arizona State University was inducted last Saturday into Sigma Phi Beta’s brotherhood. - April 13, 2016 - Augustus Crosby
Mayor Franklin Deese Author of "Inmate to Mayor" Will be Speaking at Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, MD
The standing Mayor of Marshfield, NC. Franklin Deese will be speaking about redemption, breaking through stereotypes and how he managed to go from "Inmate to Mayor." - April 09, 2016 - Mayor Franklin Deese
NERETA Announces Industry Cluster Development Pioneer, Eric Hansen of ETG Will Lead NERETA Summit Training to Spur Manufacturing Growth in the US
World renowned industry cluster development expert, Dr. Eric R. Hansen, President of Economic Transformations Group, Inc., will be lead trainer for upcoming NERETA Summit and post-conference course (http://summit.nereta.org). The NERETA Summit being held in Clinton, NJ April 27-29, will teach local leaders from around the country (workforce development, economic development and higher education professionals) how to align their resources and capabilities to grow manufacturing in their regions. - April 07, 2016 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
Millions to Vote Against Two-Party Tyranny in 2016?
John Manimas predicts millions of voters will write-in his name for the office of President in November 2016 because of the electorate's extreme dissatisfaction with the two-party tyranny. Manimas offers a new election system that uses vote donation and party coalitions to identify a legitimate new political majority. - April 07, 2016 - John Manimas Publishing
Attorney Alena Shautsova Wins Half-Century Old U.S. Citizenship Battle
New York Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova helped a life-long resident of Long Island to obtain proof of his U.S. citizenship. - April 05, 2016 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Best Political Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 20th Annual WebAward Competition
The best political Websites will be named as part of their 20th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including political web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for political web sites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2016. - April 04, 2016 - Web Marketing Association
Ask Trump a Question - Artificial Intelligence Chat Bot Parodies Donald Trump - www.trump.ai
Artificial intelligence company Zabaware, Inc. has turned Trump into a chat bot. An AI engine was loaded with quotes made by presidential candidate Donald Trump and will answer any visitor question with a real quote. - April 01, 2016 - Zabaware, Inc.
Full Court Press on Federal Justice Officials in Colorado
Prosecutors and Judges Could Not Withstand Judiciary Committee Investigation, Says A Just Cause - April 01, 2016 - A Just Cause
Congressman Danny Davis of Illinois Gives an Exclusive Interview from Washington D.C. on AJC Radio’s Spotlight on Capitol Hill
Spotlight on Capitol Hill Gives Listeners an In-Depth Look at Initiatives and the Legislative Agendas of Our Elected Officials in Washington, D.C., Says Advocacy Group, A Just Cause. - March 31, 2016 - A Just Cause
GC Media Announces Equatoguineans in the US Endorsement of President Obiang for Re-Election
"President Obiang has designed a blueprint for the country and its working. Make no mistake about it." - Victor Mooney - March 27, 2016 - GC Media
100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund Announces $1 Million Commitment from the Cuban-American Community to Support Student Exchanges
Today President Obama announced a historic commitment to bilateral study abroad through a dedicated U.S.-Cuba Innovation Competition as part of his signature education initiative, 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund. The $1 Million contribution from the Cuban-American community to... - March 21, 2016 - Partners of the Americas
Embracing Our Cuban Neighbors: A Smart Business Decision
A select regional delegation of more than 40 representatives from the public and private sectors from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia traveled to Havana on an official mission organized by VamosGlobal. The purpose of the mission was clear: to see the country and explore... - March 18, 2016 - VamosGlobal
Sugarman Launches Otto Warmbier Campaign
David Sugarman launched into the political/social activism spotlight in 2013 after he launched the #BringBaeBack campaign to raise awareness for American Kenneth Bae, who is imprisoned in North Korea. Sugarman’s goal in creating this campaign was to create more public support for the release of Bae. Through this initiative, Sugarman has met with top-tier government, political and social figures that include US Representative Charles Rangel (NY-D), and Reverend Jesse Jackson. - March 16, 2016 - SugarTime Records
"The Real President" by Noah Kaindama
A recently published book that examines issues of political power and governance. Set in the fictional African country of Lubanda, the book explores familiar questions many real African countries and citizens continue to grapple with as they either fight to create a true nation state or face life as pawns in a tyrant’s playground. - March 15, 2016 - Noah Kaindama, Author