Draft Biden Applauds Favorable SCOTUS Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
Group highlights Vice President's longtime support on issue Draft Biden 2016, a group formed to encourage Vice President Joe Biden...
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Kirk and Preckwinkle Weigh-in on Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality
CHICAGO , IL -Â U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court ruled...
Kirk, Menendez Introduce Bill to Renew Key Iran Sanctions Law Targeting Terrorism and Nuclear Proliferation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) introduced the Iran Sanctions Relief Oversight Act of...
“Scambaiting”- The Dangers of Seeking Revenge
CHICAGO, IL -Â What is "Scambaiting"? To define it simply - it's getting even with person or a business that...
Illinois Department of Human Rights Announces Civil Penalties in Sexual Orientation Discrimination Complaint
Human Rights Commission Orders $30,000 from Fair Housing Violator CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has ordered...
Forum Points to Why The American Dream is on Hold For Many in the African American Community
BALTIMORE, MD – Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) heard from Baltimore clergy,...
Kirk to Hold Hearing on Global Impact of Greek Debt Crisis
Banking Subcommittee Will Examine Greek Fiscal Crisis, Impact on Global Economy if Greece Defaults on Debt U.S. Senator Mark Kirk...
National Urban League: Voting Rights Advancement Act is Vital Defense Against Discrimination
Civil Rights Leaders Travel to Roanoke To Urge Congress and Rep. Goodlatte to Restore VRA NEW YORK — National Urban...
Statement by President Obama on the U.S. Government’s Hostage Policy Review
President Barack Obama: Good afternoon. Â Since 9/11, more than 80 Americans have been taken hostage by murderous groups engaged in...
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus to Rally Against Rauner’s Cuts
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus views Governor Rauner’s cuts as a direct attack on the working poor. This Thursday, the...
