Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)-Today the Hawaii state Senate passed marriage equality legislation, putting the Aloha State on track to become the next state where gay and lesbian couples can legally marry. The legislation now heads to the desk of Gov. Neil Abercrombie for signature. "The unprecedented momentum for LGBT equality in America[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – is praising the passage of bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives that lifts the federal ban on the donation of HIV-positive organs to HIV-positive recipients. The HOPE Act passed[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- In an opinion released today, a Florida state court judge ruled that the University of Central Florida must turn over records related to the publication of a debunked 2012 study conducted by Mark Regnerus that demonizes gay and lesbian parents. Regnerus’ research has been called into legal question[Read More…]

HAWAII–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013.  Hawaii will become the 15th state in the nation to grant couples the freedom to marry after the State Senate overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality measure today. The bill awaits Governor Neil Abercrombie’s signature. “This is a joyous occasion because Hawaii is a state that prides itself[Read More…]

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)-“Santa Claus has arrived at Chicago Ridge Mall and is available for visits and photographs with children between now and Christmas,” said Kristin Erickson, Marketing Director of Chicago Ridge Mall.  We are excited that he has arrived and has officially kicked off the Holiday season!”  This year, Santa has[Read More…]

Public Can Help Support Nurses’ Relief Effort Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013.  In the aftermath of the devastation from Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, one of the worst storms on record, the Registered Nurse Response Network (RNRN), a project of National Nurses United, has put out a call for volunteers and donations[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013.  In the aftermath of one of the worst storms ever recorded, hundreds of thousands of people are displaced and the death toll continues to rise. The survivors are in the immediate need of food, clean water, and shelter. Here’s how you can help: The following mGive[Read More…]

CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2013. The Drama Group is excited to present the heartwarming family comedy ‘Making God Laugh,’ written by noted Chicago actor and playwright Sean Grennan.  Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre: December 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th & 14th at 7:30 p.m., and the 8th, and 15th at 2[Read More…]

At Briefings with OAS and Congress, Victims to Join Latino and Human Rights Leaders in Calling for Alternatives to Drug Prohibition and Militarization Coalition of NGOs to Present Comprehensive New Report to Congress on “Rethinking the Drug War” in Mexico and Central America WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—November 11, 2013. On Tuesday, Nov. 12,[Read More…]

University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2013 – The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring the 2013 Health and Human Services Career and Internship Fair on Tuesday, November 26, from 3 to 6 p.m., in the Center for Performing Arts lobby on the GSU campus. Prospective employers in[Read More…]