University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2014. Governors State University (GSU) will host a screening and discussion of Sarah Polley’s heartrending film, ‘Away from Her.’ The event will begin at 6 p.m. in GSU’s new screening room, F1622, on the University’s main campus, 1 University Parkway, University Park. ‘Away from Her,’ is[Read More…]
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Freedom to Marry, NCLR Launch Resource on U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit Marriage Cases
Oral Arguments for UT and OK Cases Scheduled for April 10 and 17 in Denver New York–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2014. Next month, freedom to marry cases in Utah and Oklahoma will be heard by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, the first marriage cases to be heard by an appellate court[Read More…]
Freedom to Marry Expands Strategic Communications Team
Adds to Team of Experts to Help Finish the Job New York–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2014. As part of its ongoing multi-million dollar campaign to finish the job and secure the freedom to marry nationwide, Freedom to Marry today announced Kevin Nix as its new communications director. A veteran of the movement,[Read More…]
Sir Richard Branson, LT. Gov. Gavin Newsom, and SF DA George Gascon to Discuss More Humane Approach to the Failed War on Drugs
Event will feature special screening of Film ‘Breaking the Taboo’ CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2014. Sundog Pictures announced it will be holding a special screening of its groundbreaking documentary “Breaking the Taboo,” about the failed war on drugs, in San Francisco. The screening will be held at 5.30pm on Tuesday, March 25at[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffee House to Host Songwriter Heather Styka on April 12
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 23, 2014. Edgar’s Place Coffee House will proudly present Heather Styka on Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m. Edgar’s Place Coffee House is located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. Chicago-bred, Maine-based songwriter Heather Styka’s tunes have a vintage familiarity, but[Read More…]
Attorney General Schuette Seeks Emergency Stay, Appeal of Federal Court Ruling Striking Down Marriage Amendment to Michigan Constitution
LANSING—(ENEWSPF)—March 23, 2014. Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette on Friday announced he has filed an emergency request for stay and appeal of a federal judge’s ruling striking down Article 1 Section 25 of the Michigan Constitution, also known as the Marriage Amendment. The amendment was approved by 2.7 million Michigan[Read More…]
‘Do the Math’ Free Movie & Discussion at UUCC on March 28
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2014. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the documentary movie ‘Do the Math’ on Friday, March 28. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with an optional vegetarian pot luck dinner. The movie will begin at 7 p.m. with[Read More…]
Michigan Marriage Ban Struck Down
DETROIT–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014. In a landmark decision, a federal judge ruled today that an amendment to the Michigan state constitution that excluded same-sex couples from marriage in the state violates federal law. “Today’s decision is a huge victory for the people of Michigan. The momentum toward LGBT equality is accelerating[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, March 21, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014. Medicare Means Testing Would Harm Middle Class Alliance for Retired Americans member and AFSCME retiree leader Charlie Hogan of Chicago joined Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky on a press call Thursday co-hosted by the Congresswoman, Social Security Works and the Medicare Rights Center. Mr. Hogan, a veteran, stressed[Read More…]
Quilt Show ‘From Heart to Hand’ Opens at DePaul Art Museum April 10
Nora Ezell created this quilt called, “Star Puzzle,” in 2001. It is made of cotton and polyester and is 82.5-by-72 inches. The quilt will be on display at the DePaul Art Museum April 10 – June 22. (Image courtesy of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 20, 2014. The[Read More…]
