Monthly Archives: April 2013

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Choice : In The Courts


 NARAL Pro-Choice Washington

 

Historically, our federal court system has played an important role in protecting citizens’ civil rights. In 1973, the U.S. Supreme court guaranteed women the right to choose an abortion in the landmark case Roe v. Wade. Since then, the court has upheld the core principles outlined in Roe v. Wade, but has agreed to hear cases brought forth by lower courts that are efforts to restrict access to abortion. With a bare 5-4 majority on the Supreme Court in support of Roe v. Wade, it is more important than ever that we protect the independence and objectivity of our courts.

Below you can learn more about attempts to chip away at a woman’s right to choose. Most recently,the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold Bush’s Abortion Ban Act of 2003. This ruling prevents doctors from performing an abortion procedure that is often necessary to protect the health of the woman. This decision allows the state to intervene in a medical decision that should be left between doctors and patients.

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Steubenville

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WethepeopleAs more details arise about the horrifying Steubenville assault cases, one thing is becoming clear: we must work harder to teach kids about the importance of stopping rape culture.

Make Consent Training a Requirement in Sex Education

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Nearly 400,000 Square-feet! ::: Lonnie G. Bunch at The NMAAHC

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NMAAHC -- National Museum of African American History and Culture

NMAAHC Construction site on Feb 13, 2013 Construction photo taken on February 13, 2013. Photo Credit: Michael R. Barnes, Smithsonian,NMAAHC

It takes a big space to tell a big story. That’s why the National Museum of African American History and Culture will be nearly 400,000 square feet!

As you read these words, the massive excavation effort continues daily at our prime location on the National Mall at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. When the foundation is ready, when the walls have risen, when the 3-tiered corona is in place — we take our place as the newest museum in the world-renowned Smithsonian family. I promise you that the history inside our doors will be as grand, exciting, and powerful as the building itself.

As we move the Museum ever closer to its 2015 Grand Opening, I want to be sure you know how much we appreciate your financial support.

Our task of raising $250,000 million from private resources and individuals is certainly ambitious. However, I am pleased to report that so far more than 47,800 members and donor share your desire to discover, explore and present the African American experience for visitors from around the world to see and understand. And we are adding more Charter Members every day!

Now I am hoping you will continue to help us build this great museum by making a contribution today. We really do need your ongoing support to reach our goal.

Together we are building a museum where exhibitions and public programs will inspire and educate future generations. Imagine seeing firsthand a PT-13 Stearman Bi-plane actually used to train Tuskegee pilots … viewing the shawl given to Harriet Tubman by Queen Victoria … or enjoying a music or dance presentation celebrating African American musical and cultural heritage.

But before that day arrives in 2015, you and I must ensure that we are doing all we can to bring this new museum to our nation — and the world!

So, please, help us meet our goal of $250 million and make your contribution to the Museum now. We truly appreciate it. Thank you.

Lonnie G. Bunch All the best,
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Lonnie G. Bunch Director

P.S. Nearly 400,000-square-feet of power, pain, beauty, triumph and more — that is what Americans and visitors from around the world will find when they walk through doors of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Thank you so much for helping us build this fabulous museum!
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U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)


03/30/2013 12:29 AM EDT Natura Pet Products is voluntarily expanding its recall of dry pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No Salmonella-related illnesses have been confirmed to date
 
03/29/2013 08:46 PM EDT Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), announced today it is initiating a voluntary nationwide user-level recall of one lot of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1000 mL, Flexible Container, NDC 0409-7983-09. This action is due to one confirmed customer report where brass particulate was identified in the primary container in the form of several small grey/brown particles.
 
 
03/29/2013 01:59 PM EDT
Rich Products Corporation of Buffalo, New York, is announcing a voluntary recall of Farm Rich® Mini Quesadillas (PC 35635), Farm Rich® Mini Pizza Slices (PC 35643 and PC 37690), Farm Rich® Philly Cheese Steaks (PC 35634), Farm Rich® Mozzarella Bites (PC 37443 and PC 37691) and Market Day® Mozzarella Bites (PC 80435), produced from November 12, 2012 to November 19, 2012 due to possible contamination with Escherichia coli O121 bacteria (“E. Coli O121”).
 
03/29/2013 02:49 PM EDT
Lifestyle Evolution Inc announces the voluntary recall of NuGO FREE, NuGO Dark and NuGO Slim Non Dairy bars Made BEFORE October 2012 because of the potential for undeclared milk.
 

 Lisy Corporation Issues Voluntary Recall on Undeclared Soy in 5 Seasoning Blends

03/29/2013 02:15 PM EDT
Lisy Corporation of Miami, FL is voluntarily recalling select seasoning blends because they contain the ingredient soy that is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.