New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)– GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, lauds the Department of Education for releasing comprehensive guidelines for anti-bullying laws and policies in a technical assistance memo released last week, and in particular the Department’s inclusion of enumeration. "GLSEN applauds the Department of Education for recommending common-sense guidelines supported[Read More…]
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GLSEN Welcomes Barnes & Noble as Official No Name-Calling Week Partner to Combat Bullying
New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)– Barnes & Noble and GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, have joined together to combat bullying. GLSEN is pleased to announce that Barnes & Noble, the world’s largest bookseller, has become an official partner of No Name-Calling Week, presented by Cisco. The eighth annual No Name-Calling[Read More…]
National Organization for Marriage Forced to Hand over Previously Undisclosed Tax Returns
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Following an onsite request by the Human Rights Campaign, the National Organization for Marriage today released its 2009 Form 990, the tax return they are required to submit to the IRS. NOM dated its 990 November 14, 2010, yet did not disclose it publicly until today when it[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club to Meet on January 20
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2011. The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet on Thursday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Drive (corner of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Drive), Park Forest. Pat O’Donnell, RN will present “A Visual Journey Through Your Gastrointestinal System and[Read More…]
Clerk Orr Issues First Marriage License Of 2011, Marries Jacqueline And Miguel Cruz
Jacpueline and Miquel Cruz, longtime sweethearts, celebrate their marriage. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr today married longtime sweethearts who obtained the first marriage license of 2011. Jacqueline Cruz and Miguel Cruz have been a couple since being introduced by Miguel’s sister in 1997. While looking[Read More…]
Notre Dame Snuffs Miami’s Hurricane 33-17 in Sun Bowl
El Paso, TX-(ENEWSPF)- From the Chicago Sun-Times: Freshman Tommy Rees passed for 201 yards and two touchdowns to Michael Floyd as Notre Dame beat Miami 33-17 in the Sun Bowl on Friday, making Brian Kelly the first Fighting Irish coach to win a bowl game in his first season. After[Read More…]
Video: Baby and Dog Play Together
We’re going to call this the Cutest Video of 2010. Enjoy the little guy and his dog as they play together.
Behind the Scenes Video: Signing Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– At the signing of the bill to repeal of "Don’t Ask Don’t Tell" last week, the sense of history and enthusiasm was palpable throughout the audience. While we were there we had a chance to talk to Captain Jonathan Hopkins, who was discharged under the policy, as well as Rep.[Read More…]
State of IL Reminds Medicare-Eligible Individuals of December 31st Open-Enrollment Deadline
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2010. As the December 31st deadline nears for Medicare enrollees to choose a new Medicare benefit plan, and to select or change a Medicare drug plan for 2011, the Quinn administration is encouraging seniors and other Medicare recipients to review and compare coverage and benefit options in order[Read More…]
Madigan Alerts Families to the Potential for Suffocation or Strangulation from Bumper Pads
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued an alert to Illinois parents, grandparents and other caregivers of infants urging them to remove bumper pads used along the sides of cribs. Madigan said immediate action is necessary in light of the number of infant deaths and injuries attributed to bumper pads.[Read More…]
