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Anti-Gay ‘Hate Group’ Massresistance is Source for Right-Wing Media Attacks on Jennings

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Right-wing media outlets have relied on false or misleading claims by MassResistance, a Massachusetts-based anti-gay group, in advancing several recent attacks on Department of Education official Kevin Jennings. The founder of MassResistance — a group the Southern Poverty Law Center has labeled a "hate group" — reportedly denied[Read More…]

‘Climategate’ E-Mails Show Scientists in Bad Light, Don’t Change Scientific Consensus on Global Warming

By Jess Henig FactCheck.org Summary In late November 2009, more than 1,000 e-mails between scientists at the Climate Research Unit of the U.K.’s University of East Anglia were stolen and made public by an as-yet-unnamed hacker. Climate skeptics are claiming that they show scientific misconduct that amounts to the complete[Read More…]

For the Press, Hating Obama Equals ‘Populism’

Commentary by Eric Boehlert Words have meaning, but the Beltway press is in the process of stripping "populism" of its descriptive value as pundits and reporters continue to misuse the word in connection with the right-wing movement that obsessively opposes President Obama. Far from being a populist surge, the movement,[Read More…]

In and Around Park Forest Week of November 30, 2009

Director Recreation and Parks John Joyce (second from right) gives Aqua Center staff members a tour mid-renovation tour of the Bathhouse Friday. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– November 30, 2009. The holiday season officially kicks off this week in Park Forest with the Holiday Tree Lighting Event on Friday, December[Read More…]

Managing Park Forest Week of October 26, 2009

Farewell to the Snack Shack at the Park Forest Aqua Center. Demolition has begun as major renovations to one of the Village’s feature amenities. See more pictures and be part of the discussion on Facebook. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village Management Village Board Meeting The next meeting of the[Read More…]

Heather and Mario Carlasare

Managing Park Forest Week of October 19, 2009

Kelly Elliott, Park Forest, a Special Education Teacher, Crete-Monee School District 201U, was recognized at last Monday’s Village Board meeting. Kelly was named one of the Outstanding Young People by the Illinois Jaycees. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —October 19, 2009. Village Management Village Board Meeting The next meeting of[Read More…]

Managing Park Forest Week of October 12, 2009

Members of the Park Forest Fire and Police Departments stand attentively at Saturday’s dedication of the Fire and Police Memorial. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village Management Village Board Meeting The Village Board is scheduled to meet on Monday, October 12 at 8 p.m. at Village Hall. Residents are encouraged[Read More…]

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