New York–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014.  Ten years ago this week, Massachusetts became the first state in America where same-sex couples could marry. The state began issuing marriage licenses on May 17, 2004 following a landmark victory in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health, the case filed by Gay & Lesbian Advocates &[Read More…]

Group to Invest $500K in Ohio for Field Offices, TV Ads New York–(ENEWSPF)–With marriage cases being considered by courts throughout the Midwest, Freedom to Marry yesterday launched a public education campaign to highlight the bipartisan support for marriage for same-sex couples. Building on groundwork and partnerships over several years, Freedom[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014.  U.S. Magistrate Judge Candy W. Dale ruled that Idaho’s discriminatory state constitutional amendment denying same-sex couples the freedom to marry in Idaho and respect for legal marriages between same-sex couples violates the U.S. Constitution. Judge Dale is the latest of more than a dozen federal and[Read More…]

Alsip, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2014. Sertoma Center, Inc. thanks all the firefighters who participated in the cook-off at the BIG Event on Saturday, May 3 at 115 Bourbon Street to help raise money and awareness for individuals with disabilities.  “The firefighters make the BIG event possible and they really love cooking[Read More…]

CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 14, 2014. Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights, presents the current work of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School AP Art Students through May 16. These emerging local artists will debut their work for a very limited showing so make sure to join us for the opening reception[Read More…]

Court Will Hear From Lawyers Representing Class of All Same-Sex Couples in the State RICHMOND, Va.–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2014.  A federal appeals court will hear extended arguments today in a challenge to Virginia’s constitutional and statutory bans on marriage for same-sex couples. A federal judge struck down the bans in February[Read More…]

New York–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2014.  Today Judge Chris Piazza of Arkansas upheld same-sex couples’ freedom to marry, striking down the state’s discriminatory constitutional amendment and becoming one of more than a dozen judges to rule in favor of the freedom to marry since last year’s Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Windsor.[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 9, 2014. Park Forest’s 41st Annual Farmers’ Market will take place every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 25. The Market is located across the street from the Park Forest Police Station, 271 Lakewood Boulevard. The Market offers fresh vegetables, fruits, organic breads, salsa,[Read More…]

  Online ad comes as 10th Circuit Court of Appeals considers Utah case New York–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2014.  For Mother’s Day, Freedom to Marry and Utah Unites for Marriage released an ad featuring the family of Drs. Wendy Matis and Dale Smith of Millcreek, talking about their support for their gay[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2014. Aging Baby Boomers Expected to Almost Double Nation’s Senior Population Two newly released reports from the U.S. Census Bureau project that the 65-and-older population in the United States will nearly double by 2050. That segment of the population is expected to jump from 43.1 million in[Read More…]