Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Yesterday, Exodus International, an organization which for years advocated for and practiced dangerous so-called therapies to change people’s sexual orientation, announced it is closing its doors for good. In a written statement, the organization’s president Alan Chambers apologized to the gay community for undue judgment and dishonesty. “We are[Read More…]
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With Mobile App, HRC to Turn the Internet Red. Again.
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) iconic red equality logo is now available in App form. The logo went viral in March as part of efforts to show the widespread support for marriage equality as the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two marriage cases. Created by the mobile[Read More…]
Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Act to Become Law in Delaware
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, today lauded the Delaware Legislature for passing the Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Act. The bill adds gender identity to the existing list of protected nondiscrimination categories, including race, age, religion and sexual orientation. It also allows for enhanced[Read More…]
Program, ‘The History of Hollymatic Corporation’ Sunday June 23, 2013
The Hollymatic Corporation. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL—(a)— The Park Forest Historical Society will present, "The History of Hollymatic Corporation" with speaker Bob Chura, Bobby "The Burger" Chura, as seen on Chicago Tonight, WTTW. The program will be held Sunday June 23, 2013 at 2:30 p.m., in the Park Forest[Read More…]
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Thorn Creek Nature Center to Be Held July 27
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2013. A Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, July 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. will be hosted by the American Legion Post 1198 at 1631 Western Avenue in Chicago Heights. Proceeds from the event will benefit Thorn Creek Nature Center. The dinner is co-sponsored by[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society to Present “The History of Hollymatic Corporation” Sunday June 23, 2013
The Park Forest Historical Society will present, “The History of Hollymatic Corporation” with speaker Bob Chura, Bobby “The Burger” Chura.
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, June 7, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2013. States That Reject Medicaid Expansion Will Spend Billions More To Cover Fewer According to a new study in the journal Health Affairs, states would save money by accepting the Medicaid expansion in President Obama’s health care law. The study finds that fourteen of the states that[Read More…]
Park Forest Art Fair T-Shirt Designs Solicited
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2013. For many years, the Park Forest Art Fair created t-shirts, which were sold to exhibiting artists, volunteers, board members and anyone else who wanted them. For the past several years, the practice has fallen by the wayside. This year, for the 58th Annual Park Forest Art Fair,[Read More…]
Insightful Rolling Stone Profile: Ethan Nadelmann, ‘The Real Drug Czar’ and ‘Most Influential Man in the Battle for Legalization’
Former Senior Bush Advisor: “He is the Single Most Influential Policy Entrepreneur on Any Domestic Issue” Rolling Stone Special Edition on Marijuana Includes Article by Bill Maher, Feature on Colorado and More NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2013. The war on people who use marijuana, the momentum to end prohibition, the people[Read More…]
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Statement on LGBT Pride Month
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. For too long, the health concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals were pushed to the side. LGBT individuals have faced limited access to health care and insurance. They have been less likely to get the preventive care they need to stay healthy, they[Read More…]
