Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Yesterday, Exodus International, an organization which for years advocated for and practiced dangerous so-called therapies to change people’s sexual orientation, announced it is closing its doors for good. In a written statement, the organization’s president Alan Chambers apologized to the gay community for undue judgment and dishonesty. “We are[Read More…]
Month: June 2013
With Mobile App, HRC to Turn the Internet Red. Again.
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) iconic red equality logo is now available in App form. The logo went viral in March as part of efforts to show the widespread support for marriage equality as the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two marriage cases. Created by the mobile[Read More…]
Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Act to Become Law in Delaware
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, today lauded the Delaware Legislature for passing the Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Act. The bill adds gender identity to the existing list of protected nondiscrimination categories, including race, age, religion and sexual orientation. It also allows for enhanced[Read More…]
Rich East Class of ’73 Reunion July 13 Features Music By Alumni
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East High School’s Class of 1973 is celebrating its 40th class reunion July 13-14 with multiple events that are attracting graduates from across the country as well as the south suburban area. The main reunion dinner event begins at 6:30 p.m. July 13 at Dining on[Read More…]
PSC President Dr. Terri Winfree Participated in Regional Economic Development Meeting
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Regional development efforts received a major boost last week as the leaders of the area’s universities and community colleges came together with local economic development leaders to discuss how to collaborate more fully on regional development issues. The twelve universities and community colleges, who comprise the 21-year[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Partners with ‘Christian Outreach to Appalachia People’
Marian Catholic students and chaperons on the steps of a home they renovated.(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- During the first week of summer vacation, twenty-nine Marian Catholic High School upcoming-senior students, along with fourteen adult chaperones, worked in partnership with Christian Outreach to Appalachia People (C.O.A.P) in volunteering their time[Read More…]
Riley Responds to Resignation of Metra CEO, Has Hope For the Future
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Hazel Crest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Al Riley (D-Olympia Fields) issued the following statement in response to the announced resignation of Metra’s CEO, Alex Clifford: “Recently, the Executive Director of Metra resigned from his position. Situations like this are not always easy; for the Metra board, the staff, and[Read More…]
New Report Shows Alabama Marijuana Possession Laws Disproportionately Enforced Against Blacks
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- According to a report released Monday evening that details marijuana possession arrest rates in the United States from 2001 to 2010, Alabama marijuana possession laws are disproportionately enforced against blacks. Blacks accounted for approximately 60% of arrests for marijuana possession in 2010 and they were more than four[Read More…]
Proposal To Let Maine Voters Decide If Marijuana Should Be Regulated Like Alcohol Receives Near Majority Support In State House Vote
Augusta, ME-(ENEWSPF)- A proposal to let Maine voters decide if marijuana should be regulated like alcohol received near majority support Friday in a vote of the Maine House of Representatives. The proposed amendment to LD 1229, a bill introduced by Rep. Diane Russell (D-Portland) with a bipartisan group of 35[Read More…]
Gov. Sandoval Signs Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill Into Law In Nevada
Carson City, NV-(ENEWSPF)- Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed a bill into law Wednesday that will establish a state-regulated system of dispensaries to provide medical marijuana to licensed patients. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the Las Vegas Police Protective Association, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office supported the measure. “We applaud[Read More…]
