WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2010. In October, President Barack Obama signed The Matthew Shepard Act, expanding the reach of the 1969 hate crimes law to “authorize the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute certain bias-motivated crimes based on the victim’s actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability.”[Read More…]
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Welcome to Harry Potter Week At The Holiday Star
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– It’s Harry Potter week at the Holiday Star Theater. All movies start at 1:10 p.m., and all you have to pay is $2.75 per person. “The theater is a magical place,” says owner Kenny Yochelson. “I am constantly amazed by what happens here.” Be part of the[Read More…]
Abraxas In Concert At Freedom Hall April 10
Abraxas performs at Lavapalooza in September 2009 in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. (Photo: Abraxas) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On April 10, Abraxas will be in concert at Freedom Hall in Park Forest at 8 pm. Abraxas performs a stunning musical tribute to the great Carlos Santana. Having performed for millions of[Read More…]
Pentagon Lawyer Explains Policy Revisions
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010 – Changes made to the way the Defense Department applies the law that bans gay men and lesbians from serving openly in the military means that officials will apply the law in a more fair and appropriate manner, the Pentagon’s top lawyer said here today. General Counsel[Read More…]
Actor Dennis Hopper Dying of Cancer
From CNN: If Dennis Hopper attends the dedication of his star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame Friday, it may be the last time his fans see the actor alive. Hopper is dying of prostate cancer, according to documents filed in his divorce case this week. Hopper, 73, is too weak[Read More…]
March is Problem Gambling Month
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. Illinois agencies that regulate gaming in Illinois recognize that for some people the fun and excitement of winning a little extra money at the races, casinos, or by playing the lottery can become unhealthy. But, it may be difficult to tell in some cases whether or not[Read More…]
New National Survey Shows that More than a Quarter of Youth aged 12 to 20 Drank Alcohol in the Past Month
Rockville, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. More than a quarter of youth aged 12-20 (27.6 percent) drank alcohol in the past month, according to a survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The study shows that the underage drinking rates were as high as 40 percent in some[Read More…]
Senator Burris Commends Defense Secretary Gates for Actions to Curb ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. Today, United States Senator Roland W. Burris praised Defense Secretary Robert Gates for his announcement of several measures to help stop the discharge of gay and lesbian service members from the military and to curtail the influence of the military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy. The[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Principal to Receive Racial Justice Award
Sr. Kathleen Anne Tait, O.P. will receive the St. Katharine Drexel Racial Justice Award. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School Principal, Sister Kathleen Anne Tait, O.P. has been named by the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office for Racial Justice to receive the St. Katharine Drexel Racial Justice Award.[Read More…]
Court Rules That Mississippi School Violated First Amendment Rights Of Lesbian Student
ABERDEEN, MS–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2010. A Mississippi federal court today ruled that school officials violated a lesbian student’s First Amendment rights when it canceled the high school prom rather than let the student attend with her girlfriend. The U.S. Court for the Northern District of Mississippi stopped short of ordering Itawamba[Read More…]
