New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Survey is reporting that a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck the New Britain Region of Papua New Guinea today at 7:03:36 CDT (Chicago). The event data, which has been reviewed by a seismologist, places the epicenter at a depth of 21.5[Read More…]
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HRC Applauds U.S. Department of Education for Supporting GSAs
Gay-Straight Alliances vital in creating a safe and welcoming learning environment Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign, the nations’ largest civil rights organization working toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) equality, today applauded U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan for affirming the government’s support of allowing Gay-Straight Alliances (GSA) to[Read More…]
New York State Senate Needs Just One Vote to Pass Same-Sex Marriage (Video story)
Albany, NY-(ENEWSPF)- In the video above, World War II Veteran Edward Hinz supports his grandson’s right to same-sex marriage. The New York Senate is just one vote shy of passing full marriage equality for gays and lesbians. The House in that state has passed marriage equality legislation many times, and[Read More…]
Meet the Leaders of the P.A.A.C. (Video Story)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- P.A.A.C., the Police Athletic & Activity Center, began its 10th year in Park Forest on Monday, June 13, in the auditorium at Rich East High School. Meet the leaders of the P.A.A.C., the men and women who work with young people in Park Forest through August 2.[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at a DNC Event, June 14, 2011
San Francisco, CA–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2011 – 12:36 P.M. PDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you everyone. (Applause.) You all are so sweet. (Applause.) Thank you so much. (Applause.) Please sit down, as I said in Oakland. (Laughter.) We don’t want you to — you’re too tired. You got to work. (Laughter.) [Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, June 14, 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 14, 2011 Index for Today’s Briefing SUDAN Security and Humanitarian Situation in Southern Kordofan State of Sudan Ambassador Lyman Traveling with Secretary Clinton / Participated in Secretary’s Meetings with Sudanese Leaders SYRIA Concerns about Ongoing Violence / Continue to Press Asad Regime to End Human Rights Abuses /[Read More…]
Scavenger Hunt Teaches Southland High School Students About Chicago
Richton Park-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School students were on a mission—learn about Chicago and its important buildings and sites and have an enjoyable time. They accomplished their mission through a scavenger hunt-field trip and now have a good grasp of the city’s architecture and history. Language arts teacher[Read More…]
Honored Friends of the GSU Library
Eric Nicholson, Friends of the GSU Library President, with Treasured Friends Diane Dates Casey, Jeff Slovak, and Carol Machura (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Friends of the Governors State University Library honored five members of the organization for their contributions and commitment to the library. Those honored were Diane[Read More…]
Southland Students Visit Northern Illinois University
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Students at Southland College Preparatory Charter High School in Richton Park knew on the first day of school last August that acceptance into college and college graduation are goals that they are expected to achieve. A recent visit by the school’s entire student body to Northern Illinois[Read More…]
U.S. District Court Rejects Attack on Prop 8 Judge
San Francisco-(ENEWSPF)- Chief Judge James Ware of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California today denied a motion by Prop 8 proponents asking the court to vacate Chief Judge Vaughn Walker’s ruling declaring Prop 8 unconstitutional. The Prop 8 supporters contended that now-retired Judge Walker should have[Read More…]
