Attorneys agree all Americans “deserve to be treated equally under the law” Atlanta–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014.  Today, Southerners for the Freedom to Marry – in partnership with Georgia Equality – launched a pledge signed by 206 lawyers who support the freedom of same-sex couples in Georgia to marry. The attorneys cite the constitutional provisions of[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014. Senate Holds Hearing on Social Security Field Office Closures and Service Cuts On Wednesday, the Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing to look at the impact of recent Social Security field office closures and service cuts. Although the Social Security Administration (SSA) is receiving[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014.  U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez announced today a proposed rule extending the protections of the Family and Medical Leave Act to all eligible employees in legal same-sex marriages regardless of where they live. The proposal would help ensure that all families will have the flexibility[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 20, 2014. Following the Supreme Court’s historic decision striking down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, Attorney General Eric Holder on Friday issued a formal report on the yearlong effort by the Justice Department and other federal agencies to implement the decision smoothly across the entire[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2014. As President Obama has stated, the Government of Uganda’s enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) runs counter to universal human rights and complicates our bilateral relationship. We announced in April a series of initial responses, and we have since considered how further to reinforce our support[Read More…]

New York, New York–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014 – 7:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Edith, Robbie, thanks for the wonderfully brief introduction.  (Laughter.)  I mean that sincerely.  The day that the Supreme Court issued its ruling, United States v. Windsor, was a great day for America, a clear victory for human decency[Read More…]

Craft Brewery Opens its New BrewHouse to Expand Beer Production Chicago—(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014 — Officially opening its new 300,000 square foot Chicago BrewHouse & TapRoom, Lagunitas Beer founder Tony Magee was joined by Governor Pat Quinn and Deputy Mayor Steve Koch and other Lagunitas staffers and entertainers at the new[Read More…]

Garden # 8 in Park Forest & Garden # 2 in Homewood CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014.   On Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine), enjoy an enchanting day experiencing beautiful and unique landscapes right here in the south suburbs. There are 9 gardens this[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 17, 2014. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, released the following statement in response to the President Barack Obama’s announcement that he will sign an executive order banning federal contractors from workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity:  “I[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014.  The White House today announced the President’s intention to issue an executive order that would ban workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees of federal contractors.  ACLU Executive Director Anthony D. Romero had this comment: “This is a historic announcement. President Obama’s commitment to LGBT equality[Read More…]