Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The policy making body of the American Psychological Association (APA) unanimously (157-0) passed a resolution supporting full marriage equality for same-sex couples. Reacting to this important move, Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese made the following statement: “The American Psychological Association has long supported equality for the lesbian, gay,[Read More…]
Day: August 10, 2011
HRC Releases State Toolkit for Hate Crimes Prevention Laws
State-Specific Guide Provides Data and Best Practices to Help States Address Hate Crimes Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – today released a first of its kind guide for states looking to enforce and enact legislative solutions[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for August 10, 2011
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
Park Forest Man Shoots At Pit Bulls Attacking His Dog
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Park Forest man fired four gunshots at two pit bulls he said were attacking his dog. Police have issued a warning to the owners of the dogs to keep his dogs leashed. Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Tamarack Street on July 28 shortly[Read More…]
Judge Rules Former Mayor Daley Can Be Sued as Defendant in Burge Case (Video)
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Carol Marin reports in the Sun-Times video, "For the first time, a federal judge has ruled former Mayor Richard M. Daley can be sued as a defendant for his alleged role in what plaintiffs claim is a citywide conspiracy to cover up police torture." Story here at the[Read More…]