Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2012. Coyle Slams ‘Morning Joe’ for Social Security Falsehoods Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance, issued a response this week to a Monday segment on MSNBC’s Morning Joe filled with half-truths and outright lies about Social Security’s future. In the segment, host Joe Scarborough perpetuated[Read More…]
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Opening Reception for Annual Tall Grass Artists Exhibit ‘Luminosity’ to be Held on August 10
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2012. The Annual Tall Grass Artists exhibit ‘Luminosity,’ will open on August 10 and run through October 7. An opening reception will be held on Friday, August 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Gallery. The exhibit, curated by Cousandra Armstrong, Janice Pratt and[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery to Host Opening Reception for Two New Exhibits on August 10
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2012. Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights, will be the site for the opening receptions of two new exhibits on Friday, August 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ‘Blur’ features the art by twenty-three artists from the Midwest region that captures, portrays and[Read More…]
Federal Judge Hears Challenge Against Michigan Domestic Partner Health Care Ban
DETROIT–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2012. The American Civil Liberties Union asked a federal judge today to strike down a state law that bans many public entities from providing health insurance to the domestic partners of their employees. The ACLU also asked the judge to block the ban until a decision is issued.[Read More…]
Sikh Community Responds to Evolving Revelations Behind Wisconsin Shootings
New York, NY-(ENEWSPF)- As new information about the confirmed shooter emerges, the focus around the tragic shooting has quickly evolved into examining the motivations behind the shooting. New details reported this morning identify the shooter as Wade Michael Page. Page, a 40-year old discharged veteran had reported links to a[Read More…]
Sikh Coalition: Americans Stand Together As New Details Emerge on Wisconsin Shooting Suspect
New York, NY-(ENEWSPF)- As details on this tragic shooting and the suspected shooter continue to emerge, law enforcement officials have formally moved to investigate the case as an act of domestic terrorism. “We are mindful that law enforcement officials have not yet identified the tragic shooting in Wisconsin today as[Read More…]
Sikh Coalition Responds To Tragic Shooting in Wisconsin
New York, NY-(ENEWSPF)- The Sikh Coalition, the largest Sikh American civil rights organization in the U.S., has started an emergency response in the wake of the tragic shootings in Oak Creek, Wisconsin on August 5. With multiple news outlets reporting varying facts on what transpired at the Sikh temple (or[Read More…]
Donations Needed to Help Rebuild Central Park Wetlands Observation Deck
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2012. A fire occurred in the Central Park Wetlands on June 27 that destroyed the observation deck resulting in approximately $10,000 in damages. Unfortunately, the deductible on the Village’s insurance policy is higher than the damages, so an insurance claim cannot be made. The observation deck[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Audubon Society to Host Second Annual Hummingbird Festival at Park Forest’s Wetland Discovery Center on August 18
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2012. Thorn Creek Audubon Society will host its Second Annual Hummingbird Festival on Saturday, August 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wetland Discovery Center at the Park Forest Aqua Center, 30 N. Orchard. Those who are fascinated by our smallest birds will have[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, August 3, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012. Medicare and Medicaid Birthday Events Cover 23 States! The Alliance celebrated the 47th Birthday of Medicare and Medicaid on July 30, and 50 “Let’s Not Be the Last Generation to Retire” summer campaign events have now taken place since July 22. Alliance chapters in Arizona, California,[Read More…]
