By Mary Beth Sweetland Congress is now poised to vote on an amendment to the Farm Bill that may forever[…]
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Environmental Defense Praises Smokestacks Announcement
On April 25th, North Carolina Environmental Defense praised Gov. Mike Easley for spearheading negotiations that could lead to passage of[…]
Read moreHelp Stop Antibiotic Overuse On Factory Farms
Factory farms routinely mix antibiotics into the feed of pigs, cows, chickens, and turkeys to speed growth and prevent disease[…]
Read moreSenate Fails To Address Nation's Environmental, Energy Needs
On April 25th, Environmental Defense criticized energy legislation passed by the U.S. Senate for favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy[…]
Read moreTell 7-Eleven You Don't Want Whale Meat On Store Shelves!
No, your local 7-Eleven store doesn't stock whale meat sushi. But the same Japanese company that owns a majority share[…]
Read moreNAACP Files Response To Lawsuit Challenging South Carolina Protests
On April 19th, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) answered the lawsuit brought against the NAACP[…]
Read moreHRC Urges Catholic Leaders To Speak And Act Responsibly On Issue Of Child Abuse Within The Church
The Human Rights Campaign spoke out on April 25th against Roman Catholic leaders who are acting irresponsibly in dealing with[…]
Read moreNAACP To Renew Call To End Racial Disparities In Education
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will renew its call to end racial disparities in the[…]
Read moreDomestic Partner Health Insurance Benefits Continue To Spread
The number of employers that offer domestic partner health insurance benefits increased by 162 in the six months ending March[…]
Read moreCongressman John Lewis Selected For 87th Spingarn Award
On April 18th, NAACP Board of Directors Chairman Julian Bond announced that U.S. Rep. John Lewis would be presented with[…]
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