Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– In time to kick-off of the holiday shopping season, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today released a guide to hundreds of popular American brands rated on businesses’ treatment of LGBT employees. “Buying for Equality 2010” divides businesses[Read More…]
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Human Rights Campaign Responds to Misleading Claims by Organizations Seeking to Discriminate
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today responded to the “Manhattan Declaration” produced and released by 145 evangelical, Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christian leaders indicating that they will not cooperate with laws that conflict with their beliefs, including[Read More…]
FBI Reports 11 Percent Increase in Victims of Hate Crimes Based on Sexual Orientation in 2008
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, responded today to the Federal Bureau of Investigation report which showed the number of victims of bias-motivated crimes based on sexual orientation increased by 11 percent in 2008. The statistics show that[Read More…]
‘Archy and Mehitabel’ Is Holiday Musical at ITC
The Illinois Theater Center. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The characters of Archy the cockroach and Mehitabel the cat were created by columnist Don Marquis more than 90 years ago. They come to the stage of the Illinois Theatre Center in the lively, jazzy musical Archy and Mehitabel. The show[Read More…]
2 Earn Medals at Rich East Speech Team’s First Tournament
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rich East Rockets Speech Team competed at its first tournament this past weekend – the Reavis Yam Jam – against 24 other teams, at Reavis High School. The Rocket medalists were senior Amy Okichich, who won a seventh-place medal in Verse Reading and junior Sydny Sanchez,[Read More…]
Palin’s Book and Obama’s Bow: A Media Week to Forget
Commentary by Eric Boehlert Ugh, what a gruesome week it was for news consumers as the "serious" press showered time and attention on two GOP-friendly stories that defined "trivial pursuits": a book release and a bow. Sadly, this is what the Beltway press corps now voluntarily — eagerly — reduces[Read More…]
Secretary Duncan Endorses Efforts to Improve STEM Education
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today praised corporate and philanthropic leaders for stepping up to support improvements in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. “The president and I believe that ensuring our nation’s children are excelling in the STEM fields is essential for our nation’s[Read More…]
AARP, AMA Join Together to Debunk Medicare Myths Launch National TV Ad Today
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2009. As health reform reaches a critical juncture in Congress, AARP and AMA are joining forces to cut through the noise and focus on the benefits of health reform for older Americans who depend on Medicare and the physicians who care for them. Today, AARP and AMA are[Read More…]
SEIU: US Senate Give American People the Debate on Health Insurance Reform They Deserve
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2009. Service Employees International Union’s (SEIU) President Andy Stern released the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s release of its Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. “Tonight our Senators voted to give the American people the debate on health insurance reform we deserve. Our Senators said no[Read More…]
President Obama Launches “Educate to Innovate” Campaign for Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (Stem) Education
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2009. President Obama today launched the “Educate to Innovate” campaign, a nationwide effort to help reach the administration’s goal of moving American students from the middle to the top of the pack in science and math achievement over the next decade. Speaking to key leaders of the[Read More…]
