WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 20, 2010 – The Justice Department today filed an emergency appeal on behalf of the Defense Department to halt a federal judge’s injunction against the so-called “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law. The emergency motion filed in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asks the court to stop, or “stay,” immediately[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 19, 2010 – Openly gay men and lesbian women now can apply to join the military, Defense Department officials said today. The department issued guidance Oct. 15 to process paperwork for openly gay men or lesbian applicants. The instructions come from a California federal judge’s decision that the so-called[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invites the residents of the Southland Area to a series of six study group lectures presented throughout the next several months. The first program is "An Artist at Work" presented by Phyllis Kozlowski, Artist. This lecture will be held[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At least six teens have taken their own lives in recent weeks to escape the torment of persistent bullying at the hands of their classmates. In each case, these teens were targeted because they were or were perceived to be gay. Their friends recounted many instances when they[Read More…]

HATTIESBURG, Miss.–(ENEWSPF)–October 18 – The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit today on behalf of Andre Cooley, a corrections officer for juvenile detainees with an exemplary record who was fired when his supervisors discovered that he was gay. The lawsuit claims that Cooley’s constitutional rights were violated by the[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2010.  This is National Protect Your Identity Week, and the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, has information to help consumers, businesses, and law enforcement officials safeguard personal information and take action if an identity thief strikes. www.ftc.gov/idtheft is a one-stop national resource to learn[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2010.  U.S. Cellular wants to put your texting skills to the test and find the country’s fastest texter.  The U.S. Cellular $10,000 Speed Text Tournament is coming to Matteson and Orland Park on Oct. 21 and 22. The fastest texter will win a $10,000 grand prize, and the[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Reeling 2010, the second-oldest LGBT film festival in the world, runs for 10 days, November 4th-13th, presenting 54 programs of innovative gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender films from 24 different countries around the world. Reeling will take place at Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema (2828 N. Clark St.), Film[Read More…]

From The Economist: THE Nobel peace prize committee’s announcement on October 8th that they are giving the award to an imprisoned Chinese dissident, Liu Xiaobo, will infuriate Chinese leaders. It may well give extra ammunition to hardliners in China who argue that the West is bent on undermining Communist Party[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $4 million state investment to help build a housing development that will provide quality, affordable apartments and supportive services for 80 Veterans who are homeless. Approximately 75 jobs will be created during the construction of Hope Manor Apartments in Chicago. “Our[Read More…]