International asbestos ban proposed

March 17, 2010


Mesothelioma News provides news and information on asbestos
Italy  Activists are calling for an international ban on asbestos. As reported by AFP, a meeting was held in Italy by activists from across the globe who are seeking to eradicate asbestos in developing nations in which it continues to be used.
Sanjiv Pandita, an activist who was at […]

Activists address sexual harassment in Arab world

December 16, 2009


Activists recently met in Cairo to address the widespread issue of sexual harassment of women in the Arab world.
Cairo, Egypt (WiredPRNews.com) – Activists recently met in Cairo to address the widespread issue of sexual harassment of women in the Arab world. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), participants in the two-day conference suggested the […]

Harvey Milk to receive day of recognition

October 14, 2009


California governor Arnold Swarznegger announced the designation of May 22 to honor the slain civil rights activist.
Sacramento, California (WiredPRNews.com) – California Governor Arnold Swarznegger announced Monday that he would be signing a bill to establish the designation of a day to honor slain civil rights activist Harvey Milk. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), […]

Nebraska Doctor to Offer Late Term Abortions

June 12, 2009


Dr. LeRoy Carhart has stated he will provide third term abortions in Kansas.
Wired PR News – The recent death of Dr. George Tiller will not put an end to late term abortions being performed in Kansas. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Nebraska doctor LeRoy Carhart stated Wednesday that he would provide the procedure […]

Clinic of Murdered Abortion Doctor to Close

June 10, 2009


The clinic operated by murdered abortion provider, Dr. George Tiller, will close permanently.
Wired PR News – The clinic of murdered abortion provider, Dr. George Tiller, is set to permanently close. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Women’s Health Care Services Inc. had been temporarily shut down following the killing, but now will not be […]

Man Charged with Tiller Killing

June 3, 2009


A man has been charged in the death of abortion provider Dr. George Tiller.
Wired PR News – An anti-abortion activist has been charged in the killing of late-term abortion provider Dr. George Tiller. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Scott Roeder was charged with first-degree murder Tuesday for allegedly shooting the doctor in a […]

Charges Filed Against ACORN in Nevada

May 6, 2009


Nevada filed criminal charges against the community activist group on Monday.
Wired PR News – Nevada filed charges against community activist group ACORN on Monday. As reported by McClatchy Newspapers, the state’s attorney general filed charges alleging that the group and two ACORN employees facilitated voter registration fraud during the recent presidential election by enforcing quotas […]

Jenny McCarthy Collaborates with Oprah Production Company

May 4, 2009


Jenny McCarthy lands deals with the media mogul’s production company.
Wired PR News – Entertainer and activist Jenny McCarthy has landed a major deal with Oprah Winfrey’s production company, Harpo Productions. As reported by Reuters, McCarthy has signed a multi-year deal for the development of several projects that includes her taking on the role of talk […]

8 Year-Old Saudi Girl Gets Divorce

May 1, 2009


An 8-year-old Saudi girl has received a divorce from her 50 year-old husband.
Wired PR News – An 8-year-old girl in Saudi Arabia has been granted a divorce from her 50 year-old husband. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the child was forced by her father to marry the middle-aged man in exchange for the […]

Actor Ron Silver Passes Away from Cancer

March 18, 2009


The Tony winning actor died Sunday after a battle with esophageal cancer.
Wired PR News – Award winning actor and producer Ron Silver has passed away. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the star died on Sunday at age 62 after a battle with cancer. Robin Bronk with the Creative Coalition, and organization co-founded by […]

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