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Time to Talk with Teen Drivers About New Illinois Texting Ban

State Farm Agent Mike Jordan expects police to aggressively enforce the Illinois texting ban. (Photo: morgueFile.com) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– With the soon-to-be law banning texting while driving, State Farm Agent Mike Jordan is encouraging parents to talk to their teenagers about distracted driving. “Now we have an ideal opportunity for[Read More…]

Jack Bauer Interrogates Santa Claus (Video)

Humor Enjoy this video of 24’s Jack Bauer interrogating the notorious Santa Claus. Very clever, and just in time for the holidays. Great line: "You’re on the naughty list, Jack. The naughty list." And then the tears. Priceless.

Senator Roland Burris Cosponsors Domestic Partner Benefits Bill, Introduces Amendment

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2009.  United States Senator Roland W. Burris introduced an amendment yesterday to the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, of which Senator Burris is a cosponsor.  Under this legislation, S. 1102, federal employees who have same-sex domestic partners will be entitled to the same employment[Read More…]

Bengals Receiver Chris Henry Dies

Charlotte–Mecklenburg–(ENEWSPF)– From WTAE Pittsburgh: Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry has died, one day after suffering serious injuries upon falling out of the back of a pickup truck in what authorities describe as a domestic dispute with his fiancee. Police say Henry died at 6:36 a.m. Thursday. Henry[Read More…]

Significantly More Teens Think ‘That’s So Gay’ is Wrong as GLSEN’s Ad Council Campaign Enters Second Phase

New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)– After a remarkably successful first year of the "Think Before You Speak" campaign that accompanied significant shifts in teenage attitude toward the phrase ‘that’s so gay,’ the Ad Council and GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, today launched a much harder-hitting second phase that will[Read More…]

Liberty Hill Foundation’s Chief Development Officer Darrell L. Tucci Joins GLSENS NATIONAL Leadership Council

New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)– GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, and its National Leadership Council announced today the election of Darrell L.Tucci. Darrell is currently the Chief Development Officer at the Liberty Hill Foundation, where he oversees all individual, corporate and event revenue and their donor engagement work. Darrell[Read More…]

Fresno Hospital Agrees To Training And Policy Changes In Response To Mistreatment Of Lesbian Couple

SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2009.  Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno has agreed to make policy changes and conduct staff trainings to ensure that the rights of its LGBT patients and family members are properly respected. The changes are in response to a demand letter by American Civil Liberties Union and[Read More…]

Questions to Ask Before Donating to a Charity

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Most charities rely heavily on the goodwill of individual donors during the holiday season to fund their activities throughout the coming year. Last year, charity contributions totaled $307.65 billion: 75 percent of this total came from individuals, according to the Giving USA Foundation. The Better Business Bureau advises[Read More…]

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