Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2015. Attorney General Loretta Lynch released the following statement regarding arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court on same-sex marriage: “I am committed – as is this department – to ensuring equal dignity and equal treatment for all members of society, regardless of sexual orientation.  As we argued[Read More…]

WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2015.  U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today attended a marriage equality rally in front of the Supreme Court of the United States and reaffirmed his support for gay marriage. In 2013, Senator Kirk expressed his support for gay marriage.  “Life comes down to who you love, and[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2015.  Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in landmark cases that could bring marriage equality for same-sex couples to all 50 states: “There are few concepts as fundamentally American as equality.  As the United States Supreme Court[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2015 – As the Supreme Court today took up cases on gay marriage, Sen. Bernie Sanders said gay Americans in all states deserve the right to wed. “Of course all citizens deserve equal rights,” Sanders said. “It’s time for the Supreme Court to catch up to the American[Read More…]

WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2015.  The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments today in cases that challenge laws in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee barring same-sex couples from marrying and recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed out of state. Today’s hearing sets the stage for final resolution of the debate[Read More…]

 Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2015 — Local organizers are calling for a solidarity demonstration with the people of Baltimore on Tuesday, April 28, at 6PM at Chicago Police Department Headquarters, 3510 South Michigan Avenue. Join BYP 100, We Charge Genocide, The Chicago Light Brigade, Black Lives Matter: Chicago, Chicago Socialists – ISO, #LetUsBreathe[Read More…]

CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2015. People are coming together to support those affected by the earthquake that struck Nepal and impacted the populations of Nepal, India and Bangladesh. Starting today, people on Facebook will see a message at the top of News Feed with an option to donate to International Medical Corps,[Read More…]

Luxembourg—(ENEWSPF)—April 27, 2015. In light of the devastating events that have taken place in Nepal – and the subsequent impact to the local communications infrastructure – Skype is making all Skype calls to landlines and mobiles in and out of Nepal free of charge.* For details on how to make[Read More…]

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 27, 2015. EarthHeart Foundation’s annual Mother’s Day Peace Celebration will have a new destination this year – a Peace Mural at the viaduct at 63rd and Wallace in Chicago – created by the women of EarthHeart and the youth that joined them. Over the past two years, each Mother’s[Read More…]

Relief workers helping in the Nepal rescue efforts.  Photo Credit: Oxfam International OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—April 26, 2015. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal yesterday killing more than 2,000 people. Many organizations are currently assisting in the relief efforts with more help on the way. If you would like to assist, here is[Read More…]