WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2014. The U.S. Supreme Court today granted a request from Utah’s attorney general to temporarily put a halt to marriages for same-sex couples. The attorney general had asked for marriages to be suspended while the state appealed a federal court’s ruling striking down the state’s ban on marriage[Read More…]
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Illinois Warming Centers Open to Help Residents Reduce Home Heating Costs
SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—January 6, 2014. Warming centers are available in state facilities across Illinois to help Illinois residents reduce their home heating costs. These facilities are a safe, warm place to go during the day while you turn your thermostat down (do not lower your thermostat below 60 degrees). To complement the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces State Preparedness Measures Ahead of Winter Blast
Governor Urges Residents to Stay Inside, Safe and Warm Ahead of Forecast Snow and Cold; Check on Neighbors CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced measures being taken by Illinois state agencies to prepare for the extreme cold and additional snowfall that is forecast for the next several days.[Read More…]
Clerk Orr Marries First Couple of 2014
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A relentless snowfall that covered the Chicago area Thursday could not deter one couple from becoming Cook County’s first to get married in 2014. Ricca Rivera and Fernando Chaidez had to push their snow-covered car out of their parking spot in Chicago’s North Park neighborhood to make their way[Read More…]
Military Veterans to Protest Senator Kirk’s Bill Undermining Negotiations with Iran
Senate bill would ratchet up the likelihood of U.S. military involvement in Iran, charge military veterans, peace activists.Military Vets to Sen. Kirk: “Don’t Ruin New Year with New War with Iran” Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—December 30, 2013. On Tuesday, December 31st, U.S. military veterans will join peace activists for a press[Read More…]
Nature Photography to be Featured at Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club January Meeting
Matteson—(ENEWSPF)—December 27, 2013. The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, January 13, at 7:15 p.m. at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. (just off Rt. 30). The group will be having their annual members’ slides night. Members will bring in photos[Read More…]
Federal Court Declares Utah Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples Unconstitutional
SALT LAKE CITY–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. A federal court today declared that Utah’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples is unconstitutional. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Utah submitted a “friend of the court” brief in support of a challenge to the law. The challenge to the law[Read More…]
Center for Constitutional Rights Urges Ugandan President Museveni to Reject Anti-Homosexuality Bill
New York –(ENEWSPF)—December 20, 2013. Today, in response to reports that Ugandan lawmakers passed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: We stand with our clients Sexual Minorities Uganda and other partners in Uganda who are urging President Museveni to reject the bill passed in[Read More…]
The Netherlands: Victory for Transgender Rights
Surgery Requirement to Change Official Gender Repealed Amsterdam–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. The law on transgender rights that the Dutch Senate approved on December 18, 2013, is an important step toward equality, Human Rights Watch said today. The new law will allow transgender people to change the gender marker in their official[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, December 20, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. Senate Passes Budget Deal This Tuesday, the Senate voted to end debate on a two-year budget deal and put it up for final passage. On Wednesday, the deal passed the Senate in a 64-36 vote. The bill sets spending levels for 2014 and 2015 and reduces[Read More…]
