As we move into what promises to be a very exciting new year, here is a look back at some[…]
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Animals Win Big In The Courts In 2004
When future historians comb through the year 2004, they will find that The Humane Society of the United States and[…]
Read moreMigratory Bird Amendment Could Spell Doom For Mute Swans In Maryland
A rider slipped into the massive FY2005 omnibus spending bill that demolishes long-standing federal protection for more than 94 species[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Applauds Passage Of Conservation Bill
On December 6th, Environmental Defense applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passage of S. 2856, legislation to protect working[…]
Read moreHRC And GLAAD Call On CBS To Clarify Statements On United Church Of Christ Television Ad
In early December The Human Rights Campaign and the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) called on CBS to[…]
Read moreAutomakers Sue to Stall Landmark California Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Reduction Law
On December 7th, General Motors, Daimler – Chrysler, Toyota and Ford filed a legal challenge against the State of California[…]
Read moreHRC Lauds Case Seeking Soldiers' Right To Serve Openly
On December 6th, The Human Rights Campaign lauded twelve soldiers and the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network who filed suit for[…]
Read moreLong Awaited Presidential Response to U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Report
On December 17th, the Administration responded to the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Report, which has been a long, bi-partisan[…]
Read moreSay No To Traps On National Wildlife Refuges
Behind the scenes in our National Wildlife Refuges lie a variety of deadly yet legal landmines which claim the lives[…]
Read moreEPA Says Millions Breathe Polluted Air, But Takes No Action
On December 17th, Environmental Defense sharply criticized the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to finalize long overdue standards[…]
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