New Issue Brief, Released During National Foster Care Month, Details Realities That Conspire to Put LGBTQ Youth In Danger of Abuse, Violence and Homelessness Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, in partnership[Read More…]
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Sen. Ted Cruz’s Strange Obsession
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Sen. Ted Cruz – a consistent opponent of marriage equality at every turn – is now apparently lashing out at having to answer questions about why he has chosen to make anti-LGBT positions his political calling card. The Texas Tribune reported that when asked about marriage equality, Cruz[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Launches Financial Coaching Initiative
Program Targets Transitioning Veterans and Economically Vulnerable Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—May 20, 2015. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is launching its Financial Coaching Initiative, targeting recently-transitioned veterans and economically vulnerable consumers to help them with their financial goals. The program places 60 certified financial coaches at organizations around[Read More…]
Monumental Sculpture in Small Bites at Governors State University’s Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)—May 20, 2015. Governors State University’s Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park welcomes visitors to summer Saturdays in the Park. Explore the nationally-recognized park on one of four FREE guided mini-tours, ideal for families, art or outdoor enthusiasts. Tours start at 10 a.m., and take about 90 minutes. All[Read More…]
Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) Chicago Rally on Thursday, May 21 to End Police Violence against Black Women and Girls
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—May 20, 2015. On Thursday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. theBlack Youth Project 100 (BYP100) Chicago Chapter will join the National Day of Action for Black Women and Girls. In coordination with Black Lives Matter and Ferguson Action, BYP100 will lead a public rally outside of Chicago Police Department[Read More…]
Experts Find Illinois Inflicting Needless Pain & Suffering on Sick Prisoners
60% of Non-Violent Deaths Show “Significant lapses in care,” Says Just-Released Study CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—May 20, 2015. The Illinois Department of Corrections has failed to provide adequate medical care to prisoners across the state, according to a new expert report filed in federal court. The report cites sweeping problems with a broad[Read More…]
Prairie State College Graduating Veterans Honored with Special Stole Ceremony
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2015. Dr. Richard Doss, a licensed clinical psychologist with the Department of Veterans Affairs Chicago Heights Veterans Center and former Department of Defense Suicide Prevention program manager for the United States Army Reserve, spoke to the Prairie State College (PSC) graduating veterans and their guests as the[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Applauds House Passage of His Anti-Trafficking Legislation to Stop Online Advertisers like Backpage.com
SAVE Act Makes it Unlawful to Knowingly Advertise Sex with a Minor; Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act Now Heads to President’s Desk for Signature WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2015. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today applauded the House of Representatives’ passage of S. 178, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act[Read More…]
At UN Forum, Secretary General Ban Urges World Leaders Aim to Set Global Roadmap for Education Until 2030
Photo: UNESCO Republic of Korea–(ENEWSPF)–19 May 2015 – Education is not a privilege but rather a birthright that secures human rights and fights violent extremism, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today in Incheon, Republic of Korea, as he opened the World Education Forum 2015 which aims to set the[Read More…]
Oregon Scientists Say Preparing Foster Kids for School Lessens Impact of Moves
EUGENE, Ore. —(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2015 — A new study clarifies the impact of school moves experienced by children in foster care but also points to how to limit the damage, say researchers of the University of Oregon and the nonprofit Oregon Social Learning Center. The research, published in the journal[Read More…]
