Would Violate Free Speech, Discriminate Against LGBT People  Moscow–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2012. Russia’s parliament should reject a proposed bill that would violate Russians’ freedom of expression and discriminate against and stigmatize Russia’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. On December 19, 2012, the Duma, the lower chamber of parliament, is[Read More…]

Following Fire Safety Practices is the Key for a Joyful Season SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2012. The holiday season is a time full of joy and decoration for holiday festivities.  The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds residents to follow caution as they decorate for the season. In Illinois,[Read More…]

Peter Mayer. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Peter Mayer, widely known as the lead guitarist for Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, enters into his twelfth consecutive year with the Stars and Promises Christmas Tour. The tour will make a Chicago area appearance at Freedom Hall in[Read More…]

(ENEWSPF)- Schools, then and now. From http://imgur.com/a/ffGdg

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2012. The groundbreaking anti-drug war movie Breaking the Taboo premiered in London on Wednesday and New York last night. The filmmakers are experimenting with a novel distribution plan – releasing it through Google and YouTube and offering it for free. Their strategy is to reach millions of[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2012. Alliance Member Dines with Vice President Biden Maryland/DC Alliance member David Waugh of Bethesda, Maryland had lunch with Vice President Joe Biden today. Waugh was selected to attend the lunch at an Arlington, Virginia diner, because he and his wife are part of the 98% of[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Decembr 7, 2012. Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the Federal Trade Commission has 12 practical tips to help you watch your wallet, shop wisely, and protect your personal information. Make a shopping list and check it twice.  Make sure your budget includes incidentals like cards, wrapping[Read More…]

Complaints Filed Against School Districts in Alabama and Idaho NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2012. The American Civil Liberties Union filed complaints today with the federal Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) today against two school districts in Alabama and Idaho running unlawful single-sex education programs. Through information obtained through[Read More…]

Notre Dame, IN-(ENEWSPF)- After a five-month review process, University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., has accepted recommendations from the Office of Student Affairs to expand and enhance the support of and services for students who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ), including the creation of a[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 4, 2012.  The Rotary Club of Park Forest presents its 28th Annual ‘Do It Yourself Messiah’ at Faith United Protestant Church this coming Saturday, December 8 at 3:00 PM.  Faith Church is located at 10 Hemlock in Park Forest. The ‘Do-It-Yourself Messiah’ is sponsored by The Music[Read More…]