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Forum, May 8: Good time to support child nutrition efforts Published: 5/7/2021 10:00:05 PM Modified: 5/7/2021 10:00:03 PM It’s a good time to support child nutrition efforts It’s almost Mother’s Day, and I’m thinking about those mothering during this pandemic. Some have lost their jobs or had to reduce their hours at work. Because of school or child care closings, some have had no choice but to stay home with children. In any case, many moms are earning less income and may be struggling to put food on the table. When my son was born, I had to quit work to be home with him. It was a j...

Save the Children CEO: First Family Reunifications is Important Step in Right Direction Format " We are very pleased to hear that the Biden administration is beginning to reunite separated families. This is an exciting moment, one filled with hope and optimism for the thousands of needlessly separated parents and children. Since 2018, when former President Trump issued his "zero tolerance" policy, Save the Children -- together with our political advocacy arm, Save the Children Action Network -- * has been a vocal critic of family separation, a cruel and inhumane policy causing irreparable har...

Human Rights First: NGO Letter Urging DHS to Reject Use of Expedited Removal Targeted News Service To: Hon. 301 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20528 Dear Secretary Mayorkas, Department of Homeland Security ( DHS) to reject the use of expedited removal and immigration detention as it ends policies that effectively eliminated humanitarian protections at the border in violation of U.S. law and treaty obligations. We reiterate our call for the administration to swiftly end dangerous and illegal expulsions under Title 42 and other policies that block and turn away people seeking U.S. refugee p...

Teton Saltes Named Winner of Wuerffel Trophy BRISTOL, Conn. — Teton Saltes was named the 2020 winner of the Wuerffel Trophy, becoming the first major award winner in the history of Lobo Football.  The honor was announced live on  The Home Depot College Football Awards  on ESPN.  During the show he was also honored for being named to the 2020 Allstate/AFCA Goodworks Team Captain. It was a night of several firsts for the award itself, as Saltes became the Wuerffel Trophy’s first recipient from the Mountain West and the award was presented on the prestigious awards show itself. Due to th...

Saltes Named Finalist for Wuerffel Trophy FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – Teton Saltes has been named as one of three finalists for the 2020 Wuerffel Trophy announced.  Saltes was a semifinalist last year, and he becomes UNM’s second finalist in the last four years, joining Garrett Adcock, who was a finalist in 2016. The Wuerffel Trophy, known as “College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service,” is presented annually to the Football Bowl Subdivision player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement. Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winning...