News by subject: AVO

Today, Vote for Abortion, a people-powered reproductive rights movement inspiring people to use their voices this November, announced its second activation, which will take place across Philadelphia on July 27. Celebrities, influencers, activists,...

Today, Supermajority, a leading organization dedicated to gender equity and women's empowerment, representing 530,000 members nationwide, proudly announces its endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president of the United States in the 2024...

The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) says that new Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) data confirms that Ontario's shortage of nurses is worsening, with only 651 registered nurses (RNs) per 100,000 people. This is the lowest in the...

A recent voter poll of registered Wisconsin voters showed shocking results; on the issues, voters support Republicans in Congress 67% vs 13% for Democrats....

The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, commends the efforts of 14 state attorneys general to ensure that Americans' property rights are protected. The coalition, led by...

On July 10, 2024, BBC reported that former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said, "Greener...

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Brady: United Against Gun Violence and the Ad Council are today premiering a new video public service advertisement (PSA) to raise awareness about the lifesaving potential of Firearm Restraining Orders...

The nearly 4,000 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), voted in overwhelming numbers on July 24 to authorize a one-day strike as nurses negotiate a contract to address the hospital's ongoing...

The Council for a Secure America (CSA) today released a groundbreaking new survey of Israelis that shows how Israeli public opinion has shifted since the October 7th, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, and the ensuing war...

US Army Veteran Matthew Brown, a single-leg...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is intensifying its campaign to urge Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act, unveiling a new social media effort and highlighting medically retired veterans who are currently being denied their full retirement...

Following a July 18 vote, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules to enforce the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022. These new rules, which now prevent phone carriers from sharing their profits...

The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) is pleased to announce the release of its comprehensive "What We Heard" report, summarizing the recent engagement with members, Indigenous groups and stakeholders on the impacts of the Mineral Tenure Act...

Today, Justice + Joy National Collaborative (Justice + Joy), an intergenerational gender and racial justice advocacy nonprofit, released insights from Fixing Democracy, a national study and youth civic engagement initiative focused on marginalized...

Today marks the launch of NeoMasculinity.Solutions, a pioneering initiative co-founded by John T. Krotec and Dan Ploger aimed at empowering men to embrace and redefine their roles in society. The launch is accompanied by the release of The Sentinel...

Gwinnett entrepreneur Michael Gargiulo continues to shake up Georgia politics. He is the CEO at VPN.com and running for State Senate in Georgia's 9th senate district. Gargiulo's decision to attend the Republican National Convention (RNC) showed a...

Lara Burns, Head of Terrorism Research at the George Washington University Program on Extremism, provided testimony yesterday before the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight regarding the role of tax-exempt organizations...

US Army Veteran Matthew Brown, a single-leg amputee, will testify as a representative of The Independence Fund before the House Committee of Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, to shed light on the experiences of...

The Teamsters are proud to endorse the bipartisan Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 (H.R.8996) led by Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX) and Seth Moulton (D-MA). This legislation includes several Teamsters priorities, such as requiring a...

NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), commended a bipartisan group of lawmakers for introducing the "Biodiesel Tax Credit...

National Write Your Congressman (NWYC), an organization that gives small businesses a voice in government, released its Q2 2024 Index measuring Congressional and business sentiment. The Index found business owners' trust, satisfaction, and hope in...

Officials with American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI) applauded the introduction of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act in Congress today, and urged lawmakers to swiftly pass the bill....

Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa recognizes the exceptional leadership of Sean C. Domnick as he ends his tenure as President of the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Under Domnick's stewardship, the AAJ has continued to champion the rights of...

Peter Navarro, President Trump's former Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing, will hold a press conference today to expose the massive failures of the Biden-Harris administration's Bureau of Prisons and hold its leaders accountable....

Amazon workers organizing with the Teamsters at the company's major air hub in Southern California walked off the job Sunday in an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike over retaliation workers have faced for union organizing. The KSBD warehouse in San...

Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, on the sentencing of U.S. Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, a reporter for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Kurmasheva was sentenced to 6.5 years after a trial held...

A coalition of organizations representing pharmacies and pharmacists across all practice settings released a statement today ahead of a Tuesday, July 23 U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing...

The America Project is hosting an exclusive X Spaces session titled Cyber Crisis and Systemic Abuse of Power: Saving Tina Peters on Thursday at 7 PM Eastern. This session will delve into the ongoing legal battles faced by Tina Peters, the former Mesa...

Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, on the 10th anniversary of the arrest of journalists Jason and Yegi Rezaian in Iran....

Members of the public, voters, and concerned citizens are cordially invited to attend "ProsperGA", a Patriotic Town Hall forum. Learn what's really going on at our southern border and get unbiased, non-partisan analysis on the state of our elections...

Vote Your Vision, The America Project and The America First Warehouse are proud to present "Borders and Elections Matter," a Ronkonkoma, New York Town Hall event that will take place at the America First Warehouse on July 27th, 2024, from 4:00 PM to...

LCBO workers were forced to go on strike to protect public revenues and fight against the Premier's expensive alcohol everywhere plan. We have now reached a tentative settlement that is a win for workers and Ontarians....

Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club on the outrageous and unjust sentence of 16 years in a Russian penal colony assigned to journalist Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal -- for the practice of...

Aventiv Technologies (Aventiv), a modern technology platform and leader in developing solutions to empower rehabilitative justice and public safety, released the following statement today in response to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC)...

The Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) proudly announces the presentation of a landmark resolution to the White House and Congress, advocating for the establishment of September 17 as the "Day of Honor and Respect" which aims to promote...

EVENT TODAY12:00 NoonJuly 19, 2024New York Stock ExchangeWall StreetNew York City Dr. Paul Zeitz, founder of #unifyUSA, a new interpartisan social and political movement for our times, will give a speech and share plans for the creation of the...

The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the largest and oldest independent kidney patient organization in the United States, today issued a formal statement in regard to a lawsuit it has joined against the Centers for Medicare and...

As the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) gathered for their annual conference in San Diego this week, the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI)?a nonprofit research center for public health laws affiliated with Northeastern University...

Last Chance for Animals (LCA) and Animal Liberation Wave (ALW) today announced the groundbreaking results of their undercover investigation into South Korea's chicken farming industry. The first-ever investigation of its kind focused on farms...

Dr. Paul Zeitz #unifyUSA Founder will give a speech about the recently adopted Declaration of Inter-dependence. He will then share plan to adopt the U.S. Interdependence Covenant by inviting all Americans to help build a new system of government so...

On Thursday July 4th, workers at the Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Aid Society ? members of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 334 ? were advised of significant cuts being made to staff, with a deficit management plan being implemented for the next three years. The...

Today, World Animal Protection released Moving the Menu 2024, its latest report card evaluating the top 25 US restaurant chains across five popular categories: burgers, chicken, sandwich, coffee/beverage, and Latin/Mexican-inspired. The report...

Leading global health experts and advocates are calling for the end of Big Soda's sponsorship of sporting events throughout the world. A new campaign, "Kick Big Soda Out of Sport," highlights its harms and calls for the global community's support....

Teamsters Locals 17 and 455 commend the Denver City Council for voting unanimously to approve a ballot referendum that would grant collective bargaining rights to public sector workers in the City of Denver. In November, Denver voters will have the...

On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, there will be a John Lewis National Day of Action and Candlelight Vigils with over 83 events nationwide, including a flagship program and national broadcast sponsored by Mayor Muriel Bowser in Washington, DC. The...

In one of his most recent public remarks regarding the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese President Xi Jinping said during a meeting with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Beijing on...

Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) is committed to working with and supporting provincial governments to ensure Canada's healthcare system is equipped with the most advanced treatments. As premiers from across the country meet for the Council of the...

The nearly 4,000 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), will vote on July 24 to authorize a one-day strike as nurses negotiate a contract and confront the hospital's increasing...

Texas Consumer Association (TCA) calls on the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) and state lawmakers to delay all transmission and distribution system resiliency plan cost increase proceedings before the Commission until state agencies'...

The Libyan Investment Authority ("LIA") confirms that an investigating magistrate in Brussels recently decided to lift the national, European and international arrest warrants issued on 21 December 2021 against Mr Ali Mahmoud Hassan, C.E.O. of the...