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Politicians Honor Code Completes 1,500-mile Journey to an Office in Every Congressional District in New York State

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Monday, July 24, 2023

SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, Michael Doorley, founder of the "Take the Pledge Campaign" completed his 1,500-mile journey of hand-delivering the Politicians Honor Code Pledge to an office in each of the 26 congressional districts and two senators' throughout New York State. The journey commenced on July 6 at the office of the Honorable Michael Lawler (NY-17) and concluded at the office of the Honorable Jerrold Nadler (NY-12). Along the way, there were informative conversations with congressional staffers and voters. Follow-up calls commence today.

Key Points: 
  • The journey commenced on July 6 at the office of the Honorable Michael Lawler (NY-17) and concluded at the office of the Honorable Jerrold Nadler (NY-12).
  • Along the way, there were informative conversations with congressional staffers and voters.
  • Doorley says, "Ask virtually anyone if politicians lie, and after they stop laughing, they often reply, 'Of course they lie.'"
  • The Politicians Honor Code is a grassroots effort to start to confront proactively many politicians' challenges with honesty and ethical behavior— something that is conspicuously missing in our society.

Barilla® Introduces Pasta Season Packs to Celebrate Love of Pasta

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all pasta lovers! October is National Pasta Month, and Barilla, the world's leading pasta producer, is extending the celebration throughout the fall with Barilla Pasta Season. To celebrate, Barilla is giving fans across the U.S. the opportunity to celebrate their favorite pasta dishes all season long with the Barilla Pasta Season Pack.

Key Points: 
  • October is National Pasta Month, and Barilla, the world's leading pasta producer, is extending the celebration throughout the fall with Barilla Pasta Season.
  • To celebrate, Barilla is giving fans across the U.S. the opportunity to celebrate their favorite pasta dishes all season long with the Barilla Pasta Season Pack.
  • Pasta Season Pack recipients can experiment with:
    "At Barilla, we celebrate a love of pasta year-round, but we're especially excited to celebrate National Pasta Month and to share the love with our Pasta Season Packs," said Melissa Tendick, Vice President of Marketing, Barilla Americas.
  • With the Barilla Pasta Season Pack, pasta-enthusiasts alike can celebrate their love of pasta all Pasta Season long."

Tolerant® Introduces New Organic Chickpea Spaghetti

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

CHICAGO , July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tolerant, known for its certified organic, single-ingredient legume-based pasta, is pleased to introduce Organic Chickpea Spaghetti as the newest addition to its roster of high-protein, high-fiber (6g of total fat per 3.5 oz serving) and grain-free pastas.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tolerant, known for its certified organic, single-ingredient legume-based pasta, is pleased to introduce Organic Chickpea Spaghetti as the newest addition to its roster of high-protein, high-fiber (6g of total fat per 3.5 oz serving) and grain-free pastas.
  • "At Tolerant, we believe that making food choices that are good for you shouldn't be boring or restrictive," said Niloo Mirani, Brand Manager at Tolerant.
  • Tolerant's new Organic Chickpea Spaghetti is currently available exclusively at Whole Foods Markets across the United States.
  • Tolerant's full lineup of organic pasta includes: Organic Green Lentil Penne, Organic Green Lentil Rotini, Organic Green Lentil Elbows, Organic Red Lentil Penne, Organic Red Lentil Rotini, Organic Chickpea Penne, Organic Chickpea Rotini and Organic Chickpea Spaghetti.

U.S. Supreme Court Decision Recognizes and Protects the Independence of Religious Institutions

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

The Courts decision is a major victory for religious freedom, and it affirms the principle that religious schools, and other religious institutions, have a Constitutional right to decide who teaches their faith without government interference.

Key Points: 
  • The Courts decision is a major victory for religious freedom, and it affirms the principle that religious schools, and other religious institutions, have a Constitutional right to decide who teaches their faith without government interference.
  • In his majority opinion today, Justice Samuel Alito reiterated that, The First Amendment protects the right of religious institutions to decide for themselves, free from state interference, matters of church government as well as those of faith and doctrine.
  • Judicial review of the way in which religious schools discharge those responsibilities would undermine the independence of religious institutions in a way that the First Amendment does not tolerate.
  • First Liberty Institute is the largest legal organization in the nation dedicated exclusively to defending religious freedom for all Americans.

International Institute for Justice Excellence Names Judge Tassaduq Hussain Jillani of Pakistan as the Recipient of the International Justice Excellence Award

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Friday, November 16, 2018

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honorable Judge Tassaduq Hussain Jillani of Pakistan has been named to receive the International Justice Excellence Award for his outstanding contribution to the global elevation of the principles of justice in Pakistan and the international community.

Key Points: 
  • THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honorable Judge Tassaduq Hussain Jillani of Pakistan has been named to receive the International Justice Excellence Award for his outstanding contribution to the global elevation of the principles of justice in Pakistan and the international community.
  • Judge Jillani, the former Chief Justice of Pakistan, authored many crucial opinions that addressed the foundational principles of religious tolerance, gender neutrality and freedom of conscience.
  • His scholarly opinions have contributed to the establishment of equal justice throughout the international community.
  • The International Institute for Justice Excellence adheres to the belief that intolerance undermines public confidence in the principle of equal access to justice.

Tony Perkins Joins First Ever U.S. Evangelical Delegation to the United Arab Emirates, Meets with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to Discuss Religious Freedom and the Fight Against Extremism in the Middle East and Beyond

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

The delegation learned about the country's efforts to promote regional peace, freedom of worship, tolerance, inclusion and moderation.

Key Points: 
  • The delegation learned about the country's efforts to promote regional peace, freedom of worship, tolerance, inclusion and moderation.
  • Family Research Council President Tony Perkins released the following statement:
    "The UAE is aggressively working to combat extremism in the Middle East and beyond.
  • The UAE is pursuing a path of religious tolerance and peace that I pray other countries in the region would follow.
  • "Not too far away, in Iraq and Syria, religious freedom has taken a horrible toll in recent years.