Program Targets Transitioning Veterans and Economically Vulnerable Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—May 20, 2015. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is launching its Financial Coaching Initiative, targeting recently-transitioned veterans and economically vulnerable consumers to help them with their financial goals. The program places 60 certified financial coaches at organizations around[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 17, 2015 My father taught me the simple notion that everyone, everywhere is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. When it comes to LGBT people, that simple proposition has been painfully difficult to accomplish over the years. But in the last decade, thanks to the astounding bravery of[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 16, 2015. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the documentary film ‘Thirsty for Justice’ on Friday, May 22 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the film. ‘Thirsty for Justice’ depicts the struggle for the human right to water. The[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2015. Join the fun and start your summer with a “Party in the Park” as Park Forest celebrates its third annual Kids to Parks Day in Park Forest! The event will be held on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Park,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2015 Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich Spells out the Need to Expand Social Security Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich released a new video explaining the need for expanding earned Social Security benefits by eliminating the $118,500 cap on income subject to Social Security Taxes. Reich notes that[Read More…]

Clock Runs Out on HB 4105, But Discrimination Measures Still a Danger Until End of Session AUSTIN –(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2015. Civil liberties and LGBT rights groups are hailing the failure by the Texas House of Representatives to pass HB 4105, which would bar the state from granting, enforcing or recognizing[Read More…]

Image via @OCPress www.activistpr101.com TALK TO ME: Using talents and voices to fight against the murder of black and brown people by police and the overwhelming racial inequality in the United States. Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2015 — On Friday, May 15th, organizers with #TrainTakeover Chicago will hold their fourth action, beginning[Read More…]

Issued by Sister Sharon Holland, IHM (LCWR President); Sister Marcia Allen, CSJ (LCWR President-Elect); Sister Carol Zinn, SSJ (LCWR Past President); and Sister Joan Marie Steadman, CSC (LCWR Executive Director) We have been asked by our members and the public for our thoughts and reflections regarding the completion of the[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 14, 2015. Michelle Obama School of Technology and the Arts will present “A Night of Gospel and Motown” at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 21, at Bloom High School auditorium, 101 W. 10th St., Chicago Heights. Tickets for the musical event, which will feature Michelle Obama School students,[Read More…]

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) pride march. Photo: OHCHR/Joseph Smida NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–14 May 2015 – A new United Nations ‘Free & Equal’ campaign video highlighting the diversity of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex (LGBTI) community was played on massive screens in New York’s Times Square today ahead[Read More…]