Commentary As I write this, it appears that ENEWSPF.COM is poised to surpass 64000 visits for the month of May, 2009. I don’t know what to say, except that NOW is the time for advertisers to come on board. Thanks to our Associate Editor Rosemary Piser who works (almost) non-stop[Read More…]
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Marian Catholic Holds 48th Commencement
Marian Catholic High School valedictorian Christina Brow (Frankfort) addresses classmates and families on Monday during graduation at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Tinley Park . (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Updated May 21, 2009, 10:30 a.m., with names of graduates and picture of Class Salutatorian Jonathan Lamano. Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic[Read More…]
Center On Halsted Hosts Entertaining Roundtable Discussion Stonewall and Beyond
Chicago, IL–(ENEWPF)– This summer marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary Stonewall Riots, the spark that is credited for igniting the LGBT liberation movement. On Thursday, June 11, 2009, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Center on Halsted, located at 3656 N. Halsted in Chicago, in partnership with the Chicago Gay[Read More…]
Nevada State Legislature Approves Domestic Partnership Legislation
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today applauded the Nevada legislature for passing domestic partnership legislation. The state Senate concurred on an Assembly amendment on Tuesday. The bill now moves on to Governor Jim Gibbon’s desk for consideration. [Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Applauds Oregon State House of Representatives for Supporting Federal Hate Crimes Legislation
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today praised the Oregon State House of Representatives for unanimously passing last night a resolution 59-0 that requested the United States Congress to pass the Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes[Read More…]
HRC Lauds Bicameral Introduction of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today hailed the introduction of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (DPBO) in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Reps. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL)[Read More…]
High School Student Takes On Anti-Gay Harassment—And Wins
VALLEJO, CA–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2009. The American Civil Liberties Union announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement with the Vallejo City Unified School District on behalf of a high school student who faced anti-gay harassment and discrimination from teachers and school staff and was required to participate in a[Read More…]
Marian Honors April Students of Month
Law Enforcement officer Rick Bruno ‘73 speaks with students during Marian Catholic High School ’s annual Career Day. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for April. Following is a listing by department: Leadership Emmaus: Evan Grober, Amanda Meyer. Attendance: Rebecca[Read More…]
New Hampshire Governor Issues Statement Outlining Path to Marriage Equality
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, issued the following comments after Governor John Lynch provided a written statement this afternoon on a bill passed by the state legislature that would permit same-sex couples to marry in New Hampshire.[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Announces Partnership with California Faith for Equality
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, announced today a new strategic partnership with California Faith for Equality (CFE), a statewide group established to educate, support and mobilize California’s faith communities on LGBT equality. The partnership joins CFE and its[Read More…]