CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2015. Union Street Gallery’s Pop-Up Thrift Shop will be held on May 29 – 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Gallery will be transforming its whole first floor into one big beautiful thrift shop with TONS of stuff for sale at garage sale prices. We[Read More…]
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Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, May 22, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2015 Trans-Pacific Partnership Threatens Medicare On Thursday, the Senate voted to end debate on giving President Obama “Fast Track” Trade Promotion Authority which would allow the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) to be implemented without amendments. Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans President Doug Hart outlined his concerns in[Read More…]
2015 Park Forest Youth Commission Carnival Opens
The Ferris Wheel awaits the first riders Thursday at the Park Forest Carnival. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A clear blue sky welcomed the first visitors to the 2015 Park Forest Carnival Thursday. The event is sponsored by the Park Forest Youth Commission and runs through May 25 at[Read More…]
Breakfast Club Fans Can Take Home Movie Memorabilia with Special 30th Anniversary Auction
Theater Chairs from Set of Iconic Movie Up for Sale Des Plaines, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the “The Breakfast Club,” fans of the iconic movie will have the unique opportunity to own a piece of the show’s history when the State of Illinois[Read More…]
ACLU Lawsuit: Michigan ID Policy Exposes Transgender Men and Women to Risk of Harassment, Violence
DETROIT —(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Michigan announced on Thursday that they have filed a federal lawsuit against the Michigan Secretary of State challenging a department policy that makes it impossible for many transgender individuals to correct the gender on their driver’s licenses and[Read More…]
On Conversion Therapy, Marco Rubio Shows He Can’t Be Trusted
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Just weeks after claiming that he believes “sexual preference is something people are born with,” Buzzfeed has reported that Sen. Marco Rubio spoke at an event hosted by the Center for Arizona Policy, an organization that promotes dangerous, so-called conversion therapy. The Center for Arizona Policy’s website promotes “conversion therapy,” claiming,[Read More…]
Nevada Assembly Passes LGBT Inclusive Anti-Bullying Protections For Students
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- On May 13, by a vote of 36 to 6, the Nevada Assembly passed a sweeping anti-bullying initiative seeking to ensure the safety and well being of the state’s youth. The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, praised the passage of[Read More…]
‘I Will Slit Your Throat’: Gambian President Jammeh’s Vicious Threats Require White House Action
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- HRC joined Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights to urge the Obama Administration to take additional action against Gambian leaders as the regime continues to persecute LGBT citizens, calling on the White House to condemn the horrific human rights abuses taking place across The Gambia. In their letter to Susan Rice, HRC President[Read More…]
LGBT Youth In Foster Care Face Bias, Discrimination; HRC Calls for Action
New Issue Brief, Released During National Foster Care Month, Details Realities That Conspire to Put LGBTQ Youth In Danger of Abuse, Violence and Homelessness Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, in partnership[Read More…]
Sen. Ted Cruz’s Strange Obsession
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Sen. Ted Cruz – a consistent opponent of marriage equality at every turn – is now apparently lashing out at having to answer questions about why he has chosen to make anti-LGBT positions his political calling card. The Texas Tribune reported that when asked about marriage equality, Cruz[Read More…]
