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America's Counterfeit Democracy - Taking #1 and #2 Spots in Politics on Amazon.com
America’s Counterfeit Democracy: Rule of the Power Elite, published on September 2, 2024 by Simms Books Publishing Corporation, has quickly risen to prominence in political literature and debuted at #1 in Social Theory, #2 in Political Parties, and #2 in Political Philosophy. In this politically charged era, author, historian, and political analyst, Michael C. Anderson, delves into how the political rights of the public have been sidelined in pursuit of elite goals. - September 17, 2024 - Michael C. Anderson
Dr. Jane Goodall Launches #VoteForNature Campaign Ahead of Global Elections
Electing leaders focused on environmental stewardship is pivotal for the future of humanity. - September 16, 2024 - Vote For Nature
The Order of St. George Partners with The Studebaker Group to Advance Humanitarian and Security Initiatives
The Order of St. George's partners with The Studebaker Group, led by Johann Marx, and joint humanitarian programs include Non-Combatant extractions of at-risk individuals from Ukraine and Afghanistan. The order recognizes Johann Marx for his leadership in humanitarian and national security initiatives with the distinguished Medal of Merit and a Knighthood to be conferred in March 2025. - September 15, 2024 - The Studebaker Group
DSI's EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium Speakers Announced
EOD community to convene November 6-7, in National Harbor, MD. - September 13, 2024 - Defense Strategies Institute
Announcing DSI’s 11th Space Resiliency Summit
Space Resiliency Summit to take place December 4-5, 2024, at 151 St George in National Harbor, MD - September 13, 2024 - Defense Strategies Institute
US Department of Veterans Affairs Multi-Million Dollar Contract Award to Deploy TeleMate’s UC Observability Includes Massive Contact Centers
TeleMate set to deliver intelligent single pane of glass visibility for the Department of VA. - September 12, 2024 - TeleMate, LLC
Gjonaj Seeks UAW Endorsement
Nik Gjonaj (Joan-eye), Republican candidate for Oakland County Executive, announced today that he supports Joe Rozell, and the members of UAW Local 889, in their negotiations with Oakland county for a pay raise simply to keep up with the cost of living. Gjonaj has asked to meet with the UAW and... - September 11, 2024 - Nik For Oakland
Nation’s Kidney Community Commends Senate Introduction of Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s largest non-profit, non-partisan kidney care coalition dedicated to protecting care access and comprised of more than 30 organizations, including patients, dialysis professionals, physicians, nurses, researchers, therapeutic innovators,... - September 11, 2024 - Kidney Care Partners
US Department of Veterans Affairs Awards Multi-Million Dollar Contract to Deploy TeleMate’s Unified Communications Observability Platform
TeleMate will deliver vendor neutral UC observability across the VA’s vast ecosystem. - September 10, 2024 - TeleMate, LLC
With Limited Time Remaining in 118th Congress, CQRC Calls for Congress to Restore Patient Access to All Supplemental Oxygen Modalities
The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC), a coalition representing the nation’s leading home respiratory care and supplemental oxygen providers and manufacturing companies, commends growing support for the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7829), bipartisan... - September 09, 2024 - The Council for Quality Respiratory Care
The University of Texas at Austin Joins Texas Nuclear Alliance as a Founding Member
The Texas Nuclear Alliance (“TNA”) is proud to announce that the University of Texas at Austin, a leader in nuclear research and education, has joined as a Founding Member. TNA is the only industry association in Texas dedicated to the advancement of nuclear technology in the state. - September 09, 2024 - Texas Nuclear Alliance
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett to Headline Exclusive Cocktail Reception in Dallas, TX
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett will be the featured guest at an exclusive Cocktail Reception and Meet & Greet in Dallas, TX, on October 2, 2024. The event celebrates her appointment as the National Co-Chair for the Harris-Walz presidential campaign and offers attendees an opportunity to engage with the Congresswoman. Hosted by Nikki Cloud, this special evening will honor Congresswoman Crockett’s contributions to transformative change on a national scale. - September 07, 2024 - Nikki Cloud & Key Team
Melanie L. Campbell, President & CEO NCBCP, Convener, BWR to Discuss the Upcoming Presidential Debate & Release the 11th Annual BWR Report at Media Briefing: 9/10/24
On the heels of the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and President Donald Trump, Black Women Leaders will convene in Washington, DC to release perspectives and studies, in the form of Essays, which will emphasize the critical role Black women will play in shaping the outcome of the November 2024 Election. - September 06, 2024 - NCBCP
#NotJustFatigue Urges NIH to Address Funding for ME/CFS, Ensure Inclusion in the RECOVER Initiative
As the Senate Appropriations Committee advances a directive requiring NIH to incorporate ME/CFS into the RECOVER Initiative, expert researchers are offering concrete recommendations on implementation. - September 06, 2024 - NotJustFatigue
Co-Chair of Harris/Walz Campaign Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Joins Community Conversation at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin This Saturday
soulciti, in partnership with Austin Woman Magazine, invites you to a powerful community conversation with freshman Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Huston-Tillotson University, Austin, TX. Moderated by Shuronda Robinson, the event will focus on civic engagement, leadership, and voting. Admission is free, but registration is required. Sponsored by Huston-Tillotson and Six Square. - September 06, 2024 - soulciti
Introducing Huskie Tools' Groundbreaking 100-Ton Convertible Crimping Head, a Revolutionary Lightweight 100-Ton Convertible Crimping Head for the Power Utility Industry
Huskie Tools is excited to announce the launch of its latest innovation: the 100-ton convertible hydraulic crimping head (EP-100SD), designed specifically for full-tension transmission and substation connections. This groundbreaking product sets a new standard in the industry, combining power, versatility, and lightweight design to meet the demanding needs of utility professionals. - September 05, 2024 - Huskie Tools, LLC
Announcing Defense Strategies Institute’s 12th Big Data for Intelligence Symposium
Intelligence community to convene on November 13-14 in National Harbor, MD. - August 31, 2024 - Defense Strategies Institute
Strategies for Mitigating Bioterrorism Threats to Public and Agricultural Health
Biotechnology community to convene on September 4-5 in National Harbor, MD. - August 31, 2024 - Defense Strategies Institute
Campaign Now Launches E-Book Titled "Divided We Fall:" 88% of Americans Say Political Polarization Threatens Democracy
New e-book titled “Divided We Fall” by political strategy firm Campaign Now, explores the root causes and impacts of polarization of United States culture and political system - August 30, 2024 - Campaign Now LLC
Natura Resources Joins Texas Nuclear Alliance as a Founding Member
Natura Resources, driven by a west Texas oil and gas mentality, has quickly become a leader in the advanced reactor industry in less than five years. The Texas Nuclear Alliance is the only industry association in Texas dedicated to the advancement of nuclear technology in the state. - August 28, 2024 - Texas Nuclear Alliance
Constellation Joins Texas Nuclear Alliance as a Founding Member
Constellation has a 44% ownership stake in the South Texas Project (STP), one of two nuclear sites in Texas, and owns and operates the nation’s largest competitive nuclear fleet. The Texas Nuclear Alliance is the only industry association dedicated to the advancement of the nuclear industry in Texas. - August 26, 2024 - Texas Nuclear Alliance
Select Leaders in California Including JCSD Participate in PFAS Mitigation Roundtable at the State Capitol
Representatives from Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) took part in a critical roundtable discussion at the California State Capitol yesterday, focusing on the pervasive challenges posed by Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Representing JCSD were General Manager Chris Berch and... - August 26, 2024 - Jurupa Community Services District
St. Lawrence County Hosts Online Only Tax Foreclosed Real Estate Auction
St. Lawrence County is currently holding an online real estate auction for the County’s tax foreclosed real estate properties. The online auction conducted by Buffalo-based Auctions International, begins on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 12pm (EST) and will continue until Saturday, September... - August 25, 2024 - Auctions International, Inc.
Texas Nuclear Summit Thanks Their Sponsors Who Are Making This First-Ever Event Possible
The Texas Nuclear Alliance is excited to announce the slate of sponsors for the upcoming Texas Nuclear Summit 2024: Powering Texas Forward, which will be held on November 18, 2024 in Austin, TX. This inaugural event will bring together the most influential voices in energy, policy, and technology... - August 22, 2024 - Texas Nuclear Alliance
Yadira Leal Faherty Recognized as a Woman of the Month for August 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Yadira Leal Faherty of Boerne, Texas has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for August 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. for her contributions and achievements in government/disaster management. She will be featured in the Fall 2024 issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine alongside other accomplished P.O.W.E.R. - August 22, 2024 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
The Jack Brewer Foundation and Aetna Better Health of Florida CEO Tour South Bay Correctional in Support of Fatherhood Initiatives
Jack Brewer, Chairman of The Jack Brewer Foundation (JBF), and Jennifer Sweet, CEO of Aetna Better Health of Florida, met at South Bay Correctional Facility to discuss their partnership to support fatherhood initiatives in Florida. The collaboration aims to provide resources to fathers, particularly those affected by incarceration, to help them engage in their children's lives and strengthen communities. - August 22, 2024 - The Jack Brewer Foundation
Oklo Joins Texas Nuclear Alliance as a Founding Member
The Texas Nuclear Alliance (“TNA”) is proud to announce that Oklo Inc. (“Oklo”), a leading developer of small advanced fission powerhouses that produce clean, affordable, abundant, self-sustaining and scalable nuclear energy, has joined TNA as a Founding Member. TNA is the only industry association in Texas dedicated to the advancement of nuclear technology in the state. - August 21, 2024 - Texas Nuclear Alliance
PHFA Awards $450,000 to the Housing Authority of Chester County for Housing Opportunity Program
The Housing Authority of Chester County (HACC) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded $450,000 by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). This generous funding will support the Housing Opportunity Program, formerly the Housing Locator Program, which aims to enhance housing... - August 21, 2024 - Housing Authority of Chester County
Hope’s Door Awarded Federal Funding to Launch Immigration Domestic Violence Legal Alliance (IDVLA)
Hope's Door receives grant to launch multi-agency project to provide free legal representation to advance equity in Westchester County among immigrant populations experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence. - August 20, 2024 - Hope's Door
DSI’s 11th EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium Announced
EOD community to convene November 6-7, 2024, at 151 St. George in National Harbor, MD - August 15, 2024 - Defense Strategies Institute
Announcing October DoD/VA & Gov Health IT Summit
Health IT Community to Convene October 16-17 in National Harbor, MD. - August 14, 2024 - Defense Strategies Institute
Alderwoman Monet S. Wilson's Vision of WE Awards: Celebrating Community Excellence
Alderwoman Monet S. Wilson is thrilled to announce the Inaugural "Vision of WE Community Awards," which will celebrate excellence and unity within our community. This event honors individuals and organizations who are contributing significantly to fostering inclusivity and positive change. Join us in recognizing these outstanding achievements and inspiring future leaders. The ceremony will feature six President's Lifetime Achievement Honorees and special guests. - August 13, 2024 - Alderwoman Monet S. Wilson
National De-escalation Training Center (NDTC) Celebrates Milestone: Over 3,000 Officers Trained from More Than 650 Law Enforcement Agencies
The National De-escalation Training Center (NDTC) is proud to announce a significant milestone in its mission to enhance public safety and effective conflict resolution. The NDTC has successfully trained over 3,000 law enforcement officers from more than 650 agencies across the country. This... - August 11, 2024 - NDTC
Nation's Top Business Leaders and CEOs Serving as 2024 Ubben Fellow Hosts
The Posse Foundation, a nonprofit organization that partners with select colleges to provide student scholarships and leadership training, today unveiled the CEOs and business leaders selected as hosts and mentors of the 2024 cohort of Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows this summer. They include California... - August 10, 2024 - The Posse Foundation
Californians Reject Board of Pharmacy’s Proposed Restrictions on Essential Alternative Medicines
Californians fight back against the Board of Pharmacy's proposed regulations that would severely restrict – and in many cases end – access to widely used sterile compounds like methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), glutathione, and NAD, easily accessible and legal in all 49 other United States. The Stop The BOP movement was formed in response, rallying significant public support to preserve access to these essential treatments. - August 08, 2024 - Stop The BOP
2024 Military Tactical Communications Summit Speakers Announced
Defense Strategies Institute is pleased to announce the speaker line-up at the Military Tactical Communications Summit, taking place September 25-26, 2024, at 151 St George in National Harbor, MD. The USG and DoD have been heavily involved in special programming around the use of tactical... - August 08, 2024 - Defense Strategies Institute
Announcing Defense Strategies Institute’s 2024 Microgrids and Energy Resilience Summit
Renewable energy & DERs communities to convene on October 30-31 in National Harbor, MD. - August 03, 2024 - Defense Strategies Institute
Commander Terri L. Gabriel Named a Woman of the Month for June 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Commander Terri L. Gabriel of Virginia Beach, Virginia, has been named as a Woman by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government. About Commander Terri L. Gabriel Commander Terri L. Gabriel... - July 30, 2024 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Delivering Biotechnology Solutions to Ensure Economic and National Security at the Government Biotechnology Innovation Summit
The biotechnology community to convene on September 4-5 in National Harbor, MD. - July 29, 2024 - Defense Strategies Institute
Adopting a Zero Trust Framework Across the DOD Conducive to Cooperation with Partner Nations at the Zero Trust Symposium
Zero trust and network security communities to convene on July 17-18 in National Harbor, MD. - July 29, 2024 - Defense Strategies Institute
Announcing Speakers and Discussion Topics for the 2024 Counter-Insider Threat Symposium
Defense Strategies Institute is pleased to announce the first line-up of eminent speakers and discussion topics at the Counter-Insider Threat Symposium, taking place at the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C. on September 4-5, 2024. - July 25, 2024 - Defense Strategies Institute
Announcing 2024 Intel IT Modernization Summit
Defense Strategies Institute is pleased to announce the Intel IT Modernization Summit, formerly called the Intelligence Exploitation Summit, taking place at 151 St. George in National Harbor, MD on October 9-10, 2024. - July 25, 2024 - Defense Strategies Institute
Texas Nuclear Summit Announces Former Energy Secretaries Rick Perry and Ernie Moniz to Keynote Lunch Panel
Former U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz will be the keynote speakers at the upcoming Texas Nuclear Summit, hosted by the Texas Nuclear Alliance on November 18, 2024 in Austin, TX. The Secretaries will engage in a lunchtime panel discussion about the future of nuclear power and its role in securing America's energy independence. - July 24, 2024 - Texas Nuclear Alliance
The Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership (CCDL) Announces Strategic Partnership with George Washington University
The Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership (CCDL), a pioneering initiative dedicated to enhancing global cybersecurity cooperation and leadership, particularly among African nations, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with The George Washington University School of Business (GWSB)... - July 24, 2024 - CCDL
Servpro Aids Colleton Medical Center in Restoring Services After A/C Outage
Colleton Medical Center temporarily shut down inpatient services due to a loss of air conditioning. The hospital quickly installed replacement units and worked with Servpro to dehumidify and sanitize the facility. By Thursday, most services were restored, and patients were returned. Elective surgeries will resume on Monday. The emergency department remained open throughout the disruption, with support from Colleton County Fire Rescue. - July 20, 2024 - Servpro of South and West Charleston
Sarah A. Burlee Selected as Woman of the Month for June 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Sarah A. Burlee of Hope Mills, North Carolina, has been selected as Woman of the Month for June 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of medical planning and government. About Sarah A. - July 19, 2024 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Utilizing Directed Energy to Bolster Warfighting Capabilities
The Directed Energy Community to Convene September 11-12 in National Harbor, MD at the 7th Directed Energy Symposium - July 18, 2024 - Defense Strategies Institute
From Fed to Fiction: Shaynuh Sloane's Explosive Novel "Jaded Choyce"
In the book, a young Black professional's dream job in federal service turns into a nightmare as she battles discrimination, harassment, and a shadowy conspiracy reaching the highest levels of government. - July 12, 2024 - Shaynuh Sloane
AssetWorks USA Inc. Launches Groundbreaking Self-Serve Option for Scan & Validate
AssetWorks USA Inc. unveils the self-serve option for its innovative Scan & Validate solution, designed to streamline inventory management, reduce errors, and save valuable time. This new feature empowers employees to independently manage inventory tasks, enhancing productivity and flexibility... - July 12, 2024 - AssetWorks USA Inc.
Lighthouse for Public Safety Announces the Acquisition of PIO Toolkit
Lighthouse for Public Safety is proud to announce the acquisition of PIO Toolkit, the ultimate resource for public communicators and a strategic partnership with PIO Toolkit founder, Christine Townsend to further resources offered to public communicators. This exciting partnership will provide... - July 11, 2024 - Lighthouse for Public Safety