Scientific data, standards put to rest the notion that medical marijuana is a dangerous drug with no medical value Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2013. Patient advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is hosting a Google Hangout today at 5:30pm PT (8:30pm ET) with a panel of leading medical and[Read More…]
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Drawing To Benefit Thorne Creek Nature Center
A signed and numbered print of the graphite drawing “Prairie Chapel” by local artist Marikay Peter Whitlock is available with a donation to Friends of Thorn Creek Woods of $75 or more to benefit the Nature Preserve. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An original graphite drawing by artist Marikay Peter[Read More…]
The American Civil Liberties Union Launches ‘My Big Gay (Il)legal Wedding’ Contest
Same-Sex Couples Can Enter to Win the Wedding of their Dreams as the Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness about Inequality Where Same-Sex Marriage is Not Yet Realized NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2013. Millions of Americans currently live in a state that denies them, their friends, and family members the basic freedom[Read More…]
Office of Illinois State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents to Properly Use Holiday Decorations to Prevent Home Fires
Unsafe Holiday Decorations Could Lead to Home Fires SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—December 10, 2013. The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds residents to use caution as certain holiday lights and other decorations with line voltage can be directly linked to fires. In an effort to prevent fire incidents, old holiday[Read More…]
Peace, Anti-hunger, Anti-poverty, Environmental & Community Groups to Gather in Washington DC on Tuesday to Observe International Human Rights Day
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 9, 2013. Peace, anti-hunger, anti-poverty, environmental and community groups will gather in the nation’s Capitol on Tuesday December 10 to observe International Human Rights Day by calling upon Congress to slash runaway, dangerous military spending and meet critical domestic needs instead. The groups will hold a news conference[Read More…]
Wolves Program at Local Sierra Club Meeting on December 9
Matteson—(ENEWSPF)—December 6, 2013. The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, December 9, at 7:15 p.m. at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. (just off Rt. 30). Conservation writer Chris Johnson will discuss the controversial efforts to protect and restore the endangered[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, December 6, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2013. Budget Conference is Close to a Deal that Addresses Sequestration Senate Budget Committee Chairman Patty Murray (D-WA) and House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) are only a few billion dollars in budgetary savings away from a deal that would set spending levels and blunt the[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly to Host STEM Boot Camp for Chicago Students on December 7
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 6, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a STEM Boot Camp on Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. This boot camp is for students from Our Lady of Guadalupe[Read More…]
Sunday Night: Orange is the New Black Star Joins CNN ‘Top 10 Hero’ Susan Burton For A New Way of Life’s 15th Annual Gala at the Omni
Drug Policy Alliance to be Honored With A New Way of Life’s Community Champion Award Los Angeles—(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2013 – Orange is the New Black star Vicky Jeudy will join Sean Patrick Thomas, Fringe’s Lance Reddick, Lennie James (Low Winter Sun), and Kearran Giovanni (Major Crimes), as presenters for CNN[Read More…]
Colorado Judge Asked to Rule Quickly in Case of Bakery that Discriminated Against Gay Couple
Masterpiece Cakeshop Refused to Serve Couple Wishing to Celebrate Their Marriage DENVER–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. An administrative judge heard arguments yesterday in support of a swift decision in a case involving a Colorado bakery that has a stated policy of discriminating against gay and lesbian customers. Last June, the Colorado Attorney[Read More…]
