New York–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014.  Today Mayor Karyn Hippen of Thompson, North Dakota, became the 400th mayor to join Mayors for the Freedom to Marry, a broad-based and nonpartisan group of mayors who believe that all people should be able to share in the love and commitment of marriage. “I have[Read More…]

Consumers to demand labeling of foods containing Monsanto GMO ingredients; Targets include institutional investors in agri-chemical giant, as part of groundswell of consumer support for GMO labeling and accountability in public health and environmental sustainability. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2014. Over 90% of consumers support labeling genetically engineered crops — but not[Read More…]

Four Same-Sex Couples Challenge Montana Marriage Amendment in Federal Court HELENA, Mont.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2014.  Angie and Tonya Rolando share a last name, but they are not married. The Great Falls couple is one of four loving, committed same-sex couples the ACLU is representing as they sue Montana in federal court[Read More…]

Pennsylvania Becomes 19th State to Allow Marriage for Same-Sex Couples HARRISBURG, Pa.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2014.  Governor Tom Corbett announced today that he will not appeal yesterday’s federal court decision striking down Pennsylvania’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples. His announcement makes the commonwealth the 19th state to grant same-sex couples the[Read More…]

First Time the Ceremony Will Be Held Outside New York City; 25th Anniversary of “Oscars of the Food Industry” to Take Place at Lyric Opera of Chicago on May 4, 2015 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Susan Ungaro, President of the James Beard Foundation (JBF), Don Welsh, President[Read More…]

PHILADELPHIA–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014.  A federal judge struck down Pennsylvania’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples today on the grounds it unconstitutionally discriminates against lesbians and gay men. His order directs the commonwealth to allow same-sex couples to marry and to recognize valid out-of-state marriages. The ruling came in Whitewood v.[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014.  Rep. Peter DeFazio released the following statement regarding today’s court ruling that overturned Oregon’s ban on same-sex marriage. “Today’s ruling makes me especially proud to be an Oregonian. As one of just 67 Members of Congress to vote against DOMA in 1996, I pointed out at[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014.  Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after a judge ruled that marriage equality can no longer be denied to same-sex couples in Oregon: “Today is a momentous day in Oregon’s fight for equality. Lifetime love and commitment should be celebrated and honored, not relegated to[Read More…]

 Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014.  U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden issued the following statement in response to a U.S. District Court’s decision to strike down Oregon’s ban on gay marriage: “Judge Michael McShane’s decision marks a significant moment in Oregon’s civil rights history, and it’s an important step toward equal rights for[Read More…]

Order Given a 21-Day Stay to Allow State to Respond SALT LAKE CITY–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014.  A federal judge ordered the state today to recognize the marriages of same-sex couples who were legally married in Utah after a federal court struck down a state ban, but before the U.S. Supreme Court[Read More…]