By: Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League One of the great achievements of American society since the[…]
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Rev. Jerry Falwell Joins Majority In Supporting Basic Fairness
The Human Rights Campaign thanked the Rev. Jerry Falwell for supporting the rights of gays and lesbians on a primetime[…]
Read moreJohn H. Johnson, American
By: Marc H. Morial President National Urban League "I thought my way out of poverty," said John H. Johnson, the[…]
Read moreJustice Scalia Undermines Role Of Judiciary By Saying Issues Of Fairness Don't Belong At The Supreme Court
During a speech at Chapman Law School on August 30th, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was reported by The Associated[…]
Read moreStatement By Eric Haxthausen Of Environmental Defense On Bush Administration's Fuel Economy Proposal
"Although structural reform is an interesting idea that deserves consideration, the new proposal from the Bush Administration on CAFE fuel[…]
Read moreCalifornia Rulings An Important Step To Equal Parental Responsibilities
In three decisions affirming that same-sex couples should have the same responsibilities to their children that other families have, the[…]
Read moreNew Study: Half Of U.S. Endangered And Threatened Species Showed Stable Or Improving Trend, 1988 – 2002
A peer-reviewed analysis, posted in early August by the scientific journal Ecology Letters, concludes that more than 50% of U.S.[…]
Read moreSo-Called Justice Sunday Speakers Use Gays As Political Punching Bag
The Human Rights Campaign emphasized the independent role of the judiciary following yesterday's "Justice Sunday" event that featured speeches attacking[…]
Read moreThe Mother Of All Terrorists
In these times we are being told to live in fear. But hasn't this always been so? Since the beginning[…]
Read moreAnimals Affected By Katrina Need Your Help
In response to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina yesterday, The Humane Society of the United States has launched a[…]
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