Lawsuit Brought by Anti-Marriage Equality Activists and Supported by 39 Republican Members of Congress Sought to Force an Initiative Banning Same-Sex Marriage in D.C. Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, applauded a D.C. Superior Court ruling that, for[Read More…]
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NPR: Justice Department Intervenes In Gay Rights Suit (Audio and Text)
From NPR: For the first time in a decade, Justice Department lawyers have moved to intervene in a lawsuit on behalf of a gay high school student who was beaten up for being effeminate. The case marks a novel interpretation of the Title IX statute, which prohibits discrimination against students[Read More…]
Notre Dame’s Observer Apologizes for Gay-Bashing Cartoon
South Bend, IN–(ENEWSPF)– From NBC Chicago: The independent student newspaper at the University of Notre Dame has published a staff editorial apologizing for a cartoon that made a joke about violence against gays. "What’s the easiest way to turn a fruit into a vegetable?" one character ask another in the[Read More…]
Scammers Using BBB Name To Add Credibility For Their Fraudulent Actions
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At one time "imitation" may have been the sincerest form of flattery and in today’s scam-infested world using the Better Business Bureau name is usually a sign of a trustworthy business – usually! Recently there have been emails stating that a company in Hong Kong needs help in[Read More…]
Center On Halsted Announces Kate Clinton In The Lady HAHA Tour January 24, 2010
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Center on Halsted is pleased to announce that lesbian comic Kate Clinton will be performing her new “The Lady Haha Tour” on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 6pm in the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at Center on Halsted located at 3656 N. Halsted in Chicago. Start your new decade dance[Read More…]
Center On Halsted Family Programs Presents ‘COH Family Valentine’s Skate Date’ February 13, 2010
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Center on Halsted offers a fun way to get in the spirit of Chicago’s winter with a “Family Valentine’s Skate Date” for LGBT families and friends. This event takes place Saturday, February 13 12PM – 4pm, at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. Celebrate Chicago’s winter[Read More…]
Join Center On Halsted For Women’s and Men’s ‘Speed Dating’ February 11 and 25, 2010
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Center on Halsted will host an evening of SPEED DATING for lesbians on Thursday, February 11 and gay men on Thursday, February 25, 2010. Not finding that special spark across the Internet? Long, wasted evenings with those just-not-happening blind dates? It’s time for some real-time, fun-time SPEED DATING[Read More…]
Statement from HRC President on Former Rep. Harold Ford Now Supporting Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Joe Solmonese, President of the Human Rights Campaign, issued the following statement: “Congressman Harold Ford’s announcement this morning on the Today Show that he has reversed his position and is now in support of marriage equality for same-sex couples is certainly welcome news. However, it is also going[Read More…]
Strike! Call for Umpires from Park Forest Baseball
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Baseball league is looking for umpires for the 2010 Season to add to its umpiring service. Training is provided and no experience is necessary. The minimum age is 16 years old. The season begins in April and runs through August. If you love the[Read More…]
South Suburban Family Shelter Continues Used Cell Phone Collection Drive
Homewood, IL–(ENEWSPF)– South Suburban Family Shelter is seeking cell phone donations and new cell phone collection sites for their ongoing fundraising program. Proceeds from the collection fund the critical programs and services provided to families who experience domestic violence. These services include: 24-Hour Hotline Medical Advocacy Emergency Shelter Court Advocacy[Read More…]
