Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2011. I am deeply saddened to learn of the murder of David Kato. In Uganda, David showed tremendous courage in speaking out against hate. He was a powerful advocate for fairness and freedom. The United States mourns his murder, and we recommit ourselves to David’s work. At[Read More…]
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Statement by Secretary of State Clinton on Murder of Ugandan LGBT Activist David Kato
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2011. We are profoundly saddened by the loss of Ugandan human rights defender David Kato, who was brutally murdered in his home near Kampala yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues. We urge Ugandan authorities to quickly and thoroughly investigate and prosecute[Read More…]
South Suburban Earth Science Club Holds Holiday Pot Luck
Sally Czachura’s gift exchange choice was a large piece of green calcite. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club (SSESC) met Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Freedom Hall, Park Forest, IL. Members and guests enjoyed the annual Holiday Potluck Dinner, gift exchange and social time. The[Read More…]
ITC Presents ‘Intimate Apparel’
The Illinois Theatre Center presents Intimate Apparel. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Opening January 28 and running to February 13, the Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest will present the drama INTIMATE APPAREL by Lynn Nottage. Ms. Nottage won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play RUINED. Last[Read More…]
Bankruptcy Filings are Up, Yet America is Reducing its Debt
Anaheim, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) 1 in every 150 people filed for bankruptcy in 2010. Nationwide that equates to a figure of 6600 filings per million individual. Filings in general were up 9% on 2009. The highest bankruptcy filings are concentrated in the Southwest. Nevada based on population has more than twice[Read More…]
GLSEN’s No Name-Calling Week Brings Message of Respect to Thousands of Schools This Week
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Thousands of schools across the country will participate in GLSEN’s eighth annual No Name-Calling Week this week, a week of educational activities designed to address bullying and name-calling of all kinds. A project of GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network), Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing and more than[Read More…]
HHS Releases $200 Million in Emergency Funding to States for Energy Assistance
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2011. Yesterday, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the release of $200 million in emergency contingency funding to help eligible low-income homeowners and renters meet home energy costs. These Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contingency funds will provide states, territories, tribes[Read More…]
Vernon Kleen to Discuss Hummingbirds of Illinois at Thorn Creek Audubon Society February Meeting
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSP)—January 24, 2011. On Wednesday, February 2nd, at 7pm the Thorn Creek Audubon Society will be privileged to have Vernon Kleen talk about the status of hummingbirds in Illinois. He will explain what happens at hummingbird festivals where the birds are banded and people have a chance to get[Read More…]
Gulf Coast Fighting For Recompense
From Al Jazeera: "I just got off the phone with Feinberg’s people and I’m really upset," says seafood merchant Michelle Chauncey from Barataria, Louisiana. Her business, which sells wholesale and retail crabs, has not provided her with an income since the end of May, and her home is being foreclosed.[Read More…]
Democratic Women of the South Suburbs Holds Installation Reception
Hattie Hester, Lynne Rone, Sheena Patton, Deb Galloway, and Jean Rogers. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Thursday, January 27, the Democratic Women of the South Suburbs will host the organization’s first installation reception and ceremony. The mission of the Democratic Women of the South Suburbs (DWSS) is to unite,[Read More…]
