PARIS, France, April 22 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Canada: RSF calls on parliamentary candidates to make specific commitments to counter threats to the safety and sustainability of journalism Canadians will head to the polls on 28 April at an inflection point for Canadian media. Traditionally a country that performs well on the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index, Canada is nevertheless confronting challenges to the sa more PR

PARIS, France, April 22 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Earth Day: protecting reliable journalism, a pillar in the fight against global warming On Earth Day, 22 April, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is warning of the growing threats to environmental journalists. Their work is essential to informing the public about climate and environmental issues. Yet they are increasingly the target of violence and intimidation. The organisation reminds state more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Georgetown University Law Center issued the following news: * * * The Georgetown Law Journal Hosts Sen. Peter Welch for Discussion on Executive Power and the Rule of Law On April 9, United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) visited the Georgetown Law campus for a wide-ranging conversation convened by The Georgetown Law Journal about executive power and the role of lawyers, lawmakers and the judiciary in upholding democratic norms and the rule of law. Welch was joined  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following news: * * * How Russia's Economic Retreat Could Become a Rout Russia's economy is no longer overheating; its growth, which Vladimir Putin forever trumpets, is losing momentum. This will be unpleasant for some Russians, especially the 20 million or more living in poverty, but the military effort will probably be unaffected. That doesn't mean the regime can be complacent; there's plenty that can still go wrong. more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Husted & Moreno Must Call on Hegseth to Resign Columbus, Ohio- Following new reporting over the weekend that revealed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's previously unreported second signal chat containing classified war plans, it's clear that his reckless actions put Americans in danger. As our troops are put in unnecessary danger by an unfit defense secretary, we're asking Senators Husted and Moreno to ca more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 22 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Meet the 2025 Health Journalism Fellows AHCJ is excited to announce the 2025 Health Journalism fellows. This group is a dynamic and diverse mix of passionate and dedicated journalists committed to illuminating the complexities of health care in today's world. This year, more than 85 fellows will receive registration, travel support and lodging to attend the Health Jo more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 23 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Breast cancer drug Supinoxin shows potential for small-cell lung cancer in new tests WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University scientists have identified the Supinoxin small-molecule drug as a possible new therapy for small-cell lung cancer (SCLC). "Some cancer types are incredibly difficult to treat, one of them being small-cell lung cancer," said Elizabeth Tran, professor of biochemistry in the  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Massachusetts, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 21, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor someone who's spent his life making sure the rest of us stay informed--not by standing in front of a camera, but by quietly, tirelessly, and professionally working behind it for over four decades. Even though you don't see his face on TV, Mike Cole is a cornerstone of Boston  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 21, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Mr. Thomas Frisbie on his retirement, after an extraordinary career as an award-winning writer and editor. Since 1976 Mr. Frisbie has, as he likes to say "held almost every job at the Chicago Sun-Times besides editor". His commitment to bringing Chicago the news ha more PR

LONDON, England, April 23 -- PEN International issued the following news: * * * Serbia: End chilling crackdown on peaceful dissent 'PEN International urges the Serbian authorities to end their alarming onslaught on peaceful expression, including against writers, journalists, academics and activists who dare hold the powerful to account. We stand with the brave people of Serbia and urge the authorities to immediately stop all acts of intimidation, repression, and reprisals, and to uphold fund more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23 -- The International Media Support, an organisation that says it works to strengthen the capacity of media to reduce conflict and facilitate dialogue, issued the following news: * * * Ukrainian journalists call for prompt investigation into attack on Yuriy Makarov IMS (International Media Support) joins Ukrainian journalists and media organisations in expressing deep concern over the violent attack on Yuriy Makarov, a respected journalist and executive producer a more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 23 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * LEAD Conference Features Brooks, Duhigg By Scott Craig An impressive lineup of world-class keynote speakers will share insights on effective and purposeful leadership at the 11th annual LEAD Where You Stand conference on June 4-5 at Westmont's Global Leadership Center. David Brooks, New York Times columnist and bestselling author, headlines an exceptional group of speakers that includes: Gayle D. Beebe,  more PR

KENT, Ohio, April 23 -- Wright State University issued the following news: * * * Wright State alumna Lucy Staugler to inspire Lake Campus grads during commencement on May 1 By Dennis Bova Freely saying that "Wright State has given me my life," Lucy Staugler will share that message with and inspire graduating students as the alumni speaker at the Lake Campus commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 1, at 5:30 p.m. at Romer's Celina Ballroom. Staugler was invited to speak after receiving the  more PR