Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– As Media Matters for America has recently documented, there is an emerging split between conservatives on Capitol Hill and conservatives in the media over American International Group’s (AIG) employee bonus packages. The Washington Post‘s Greg Sargent noted this schism yesterday: Mitch McConnell recently blasted AIG’s bonuses as an[Read More…]
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Tucker Carlson’s Jerk Store
by Jamison Foser In the Seinfeld episode “The Comeback,” George Costanza is embarrassed by his inability to think of a response to a co-worker who made fun of his overconsumption of shrimp cocktail by saying, “Hey George, the ocean called. They’re running out of shrimp.” George later thinks up what[Read More…]
Joe the Plumber is “Horny” for Washington
He said it. I didn’t.
President Barack Obama on Leno – Complete Video
Obama was incredible on Leno. Great interview. Leno, “Mr. President, this was the greatest night of my life.” Very cool. This should be the entire appearance.
HRC Launches Website to Combat Anti-Gay Lies & Distortions
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today launched a website to confront right-wing lies and distortions repeatedly used to defeat LGBT equality measures. EndtheLies.org will counteract these mistruths with respectful dialogue and grassroots action. The website’s launch coincides with[Read More…]
Nine PSC Students Featured in Statewide Art Exhibition
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Nine Prairie State College art students earned a spot in the Illinois Community College Juried Art Exhibition. The exhibition is from March 11 through April 3 at the Governors State University Visual Arts Gallery. The Illinois Community College Juried Art Exhibition celebrates the creative work of emerging[Read More…]
Spring Together Green Volunteer Event Scheduled
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Looking for community service or just want to help your natural community? Visit Bartel Grasslands near the corner of Flossmoor Road & Central Avenue on Saturday, March 21st from 9:00 a.m. – Noon. We will start off the event by planting native plants. A qualified Bartel volunteer will[Read More…]
District 162 Kindergarten Registration
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Matteson Elementary School District 162 will conduct early kindergarten registration from March 23 through March 27, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration will be conducted from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on March 26 only. Registration will be conducted at Arcadia School, 20519 Arcadian Way, Olympia Fields, Matteson[Read More…]
GLSEN Study ‘Harsh Realities’ Finds Transgender Youth Face Extreme Harassment in School
Explore the challenges transgender youth face in schools, including high levels of victimization and harassment.
Rep. Jackson: Gov. Quinn’s 3rd Airport Announcement ‘A Promising Step’
Governor Quinn: “And we will build a third airport in the South Suburbs of Chicago… and we will build it as fast as humanly possible.” Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. made the following statement regarding Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s commitment to build the third airport. The governor’s announcement[Read More…]
