WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Peace Corps issued the following news release: In honor of Black History Month, the Peace Corps recognizes the important contributions black volunteers and staff have made to the agency's mission and promoting cross-cultural understanding around the globe. In 2018, 650 volunteers who identify as black served in communities around the world. Below are the stories of five individuals who help make up the rich tapestry of the Peace Corps community. Jamaica Cymone Wils more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 15 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: Today, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and Public Counsel, along with law firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips will deliver closing arguments in the City of San Jose v. Ross, a lawsuit that challenges the late addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census by the United States Department of Commerce and the Census Bureau. The lawsuit was filed on behalf o more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: Today, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law sent a letter to Roosevelt Union Free School District responding to a recent incident in which pictures of nooses were displayed on school property. The letter called for a swift response and clarifiedthe school district's obligations under federal civil rights law to provide an environment that allows for equal educational opportun more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 13 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following statement by President and Executive Director Kristen Clarke: Today, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law will deliver their closing arguments in Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) vs. Harvard in Federal District Court in Boston, MA in support of Harvard's race-conscious holistic admissions policy and the importance of a diverse campus. "In today's America, students need to be more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 5 -- The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation issued the following news release: March For Our Lives organizers Edna Chavez, Ryan Deitsch, David Hogg, and Tyah Robertswill receive the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award for their work to galvanize support and drive public advocacy for substantive changes to gun safety laws following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Stockton, California Mayor Michael Tubbs, the youngest mayor eve more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision to hear the challenge to the Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross's decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census: "The facts in this case are extremely strong and we are confident that the Supreme Court  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: Today, 43 civil society organizations sent a letter to Congress calling on legislators to protect civil rights, equity, and equal opportunity in the digital ecosystem. As members of Congress continue to hold hearings and introduce legislation on digital privacy, they must address the data security and privacy abuses that disproportionately harm marginalized communities. These harmful prac more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 6 -- The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before the decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth." - President John F. Kennedy* * * * President John F. Kennedy established a vision of technical achievement and jump started decades of scientific advancement unprecedented in our nation's history with these words. To c more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 472) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, "to ensure that revenues collected from passengers as aviation security fees are used to help finance the costs of aviation security screening by repealing a requirement that a portion of such fees be credited as offsetting receipts and deposited in the general fund of the Treasury." The bill was introduced on Feb. 13 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. I more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 508) to "extend the authorization for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. It was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2742; or in the state at 975 President John F. Ken more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 510) to amend the Communications Act of 1934 "to provide for certain requirements relating to charges for internet, television, and voice services." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Tina Smith, D-Minn. The legislation was referred t more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 523) to "direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a national strategic action plan and program to assist health professionals and systems in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Amy  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 477) to "authorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Climate Change Education Program." The bill was introduced on Feb. 13 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Dianne Fei more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 448) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to permit fellowship and stipend compensation to be saved in an individual retirement account." The bill was introduced on Feb. 12 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Tim Scott, R-S.C. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, 317 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 2 more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 467) to amend section 520E of the Public Health Service Act "to require States and their designees receiving grants for development and implementation of statewide suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to collaborate with each Federally recognized Indian tribe, tribal organization, urban Indian organization, and Native Hawaiian health care system in the State." The bill was introduced on Feb. 13 more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 534) to "prohibit certain funds from being transferred or reprogrammed to plan, develop, or construct a new physical barrier along the southwest border." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., and Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif. The legis more ST

JACKSON, Mississippi, Feb. 14 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: Federal District Judge Carlton Reeves issued an order today declaring that the district lines of State Senate District 22 violate Section 2 of the federal Voting Rights Act. Judge Reeves said that the legislature should have the first opportunity to draw a new district that complies with the Act. "The districting plan in Mississippi's State Senate effectively denied African Ame more PR