On November 14th The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) commended Beta Theta Pi for “suspending and[…]
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HRC Greatly Disappointed In The Salvation Army’s Decision To Rescind Health Care Benefits For Domestic Partners
The Human Rights Campaign expressed great disappointment in the Salvation Army for rescinding a decision to extend health benefits to[…]
Read moreAuburn University Sets Example By Swift Action In The Face Of Racist Student Behavior
Kweisi Mfume, President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), said swift moves by[…]
Read moreUrgent Action Needed On Puppy Mill Bill
Reports from Capitol Hill indicate that in the past few weeks, the puppy mill industry has mobilized its forces to[…]
Read moreNAACP Satisfied As Supreme Court Abandons Ruling On Affirmative Action
Calling it the appropriate decision, Kweisi Mfume, NAACP President & CEO, said the NAACP is satisfied that the U.S. Supreme[…]
Read moreRight Whales Need Your Help
The North Atlantic Right Whale population, which once numbered in the thousands, has dwindled to only about 300 individuals, as[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Praises Climate Protection Agreement
Environmental Defense today praised the leadership shown by Japan, Russia, and the European Union (EU) in finalizing rules at negotiations[…]
Read moreSenate Agriculture Committee Approves Animal Protection Measures
On Thursday (11/15), the Senate Agriculture Committee approved legislation to combat animal fighting and to address the abuse of downed[…]
Read moreNationwide ‘Switch-The-Switch’ Program Calls On Automakers To Take Responsibility For Toxic Mercury In Vehicles
The Clean Car Campaign has joined forces with automotive dealerships, state and city officials, and environmental organizations across the nation[…]
Read moreNorway Wants To Make Killing A Tourist Attraction
Every March, the ice floes in Norway are bloodied as hunters bludgeon and skin baby harp seals for their fur.[…]
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