We’ve mourned our dead. We’ve passed through denial and anger (well, SOME of us have) and moved on to various[…]
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The Needed Economic Stimulus and the Needy
It’s now clear that the American economy was headed for a recession even before the terrorist attacks of September 11.[…]
Read moreHRC Encouraged By New Poll That Shows Record Levels Of Acceptance, But Discrimination And Violence Persist
The Human Rights Campaign called the poll, released by the Kaiser Family Foundation on November 13th, showing increased acceptance of[…]
Read moreNAACP Commends Suspension Of Auburn Fraternity Involved In Racial Incident On Campus
On November 14th The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) commended Beta Theta Pi for “suspending and[…]
Read moreHRC 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[…]
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