In early December The Human Rights Campaign and the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) called on CBS to[…]
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Equalizing School Funding
By: Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League The long struggle to equalize funding of public schools—in order[…]
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 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[…]
Read moreYour Support Makes Victories Possible
As we move into what promises to be a very exciting new year, here is a look back at some[…]
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 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 moreString Of Deadly Hunting Accidents Spurs Call For Raising Minimum Hunting Age
Hunting animals for "sport" is not only deadly for the animals but also dangerous for people, especially in areas where[…]
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[…]
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