Embedded video from CNN Video Health care reform has become one of the most controversial issues in the country. We debunk the myths surrounding this hot-button issue and clarify the plans for overhauling the health care system. We’ll break through the political rhetoric, explain the various proposals, and weigh the[Read More…]
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Rainbow Cafe Meets Monthly at the UUCC of Park Forest
Pride Flag. (Source: Box Turtle Bulletin) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rainbow Cafe is an opportunity for single or partnered gays, lesbians, bisexuals or other sexual minorities, and their allies, to meet one another and socialize in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Adults over 18 who identify as gay, bisexual, lesbian,[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at GSU on Tuesday, September 1, from 1:30 to 7 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license renewal, replacement, and corrections; State ID card renewal, replacement, and corrections; vehicle[Read More…]
Matteson Business Association Seminar ‘Doing Business with the Government’
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Matteson Business Association is hosting a seminar on Doing Business with the Government at the Matteson Holiday Inn. The seminar will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Matteson Holiday Inn 500 Holiday Plaza Drive, Matteson, Illinois, 60443. Anyone[Read More…]
Weekly Address – President Obama Debunks ‘Phony Claims’ about Health Reform; Emphasizes Consumer Protections, August 22, 2009
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2009. Each and every day in this country, Americans are grappling with health care premiums that are growing three times the rate of wages and insurance company policies that limit coverage and raise out-of-pocket costs. Thousands are losing their insurance coverage each day. Without real reform, the[Read More…]
Lutherans Overwhelmingly Approve Sexually Active Gays As Clergy
The news from WTAE in Pittsburgh: MINNEAPOLIS — The nation’s largest Lutheran denomination took openly gay clergy more fully into its fold Friday, as leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America voted to lift a ban that prohibited sexually active gays and lesbians from serving as ministers. Under the[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting With Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2009. “The President invited Senator Daschle to the White House for a quick check-in on the health insurance reform process and to exchange views on the process moving forward. Senator Daschle is one of the foremost experts on health care and on the legislative process, and has[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign, Servicemembers United Bring National Tour to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ to Omaha
Gay, lesbian, and straight service members highlight “Voices of Honor: A Generation Under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’” Omaha, NE .–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, in partnership with Servicemembers United, the nation’s largest organization of gay and lesbian troops[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Announces ‘Generation Equality Scholarship’ Winners
HRC Foundation awards five $2000 scholarships to student activists committed to achieving LGBT equality Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) advocacy organization, announced five winners of the Generation Equality Scholarship for LGBT and allied students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Statement on Sentencing in Lateisha Green Murder Trial
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, issued the following statement on the sentencing of Dwight DeLee in the brutal murder of Lateisha Green, a 22-year-old African-American transgender woman, outside a Syracuse house party in November. DeLee was convicted on[Read More…]
