By: Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League In light of the recent elections, the U.S. Congress appears[…]
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Historic Global Warming Case Goes to Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument on November 29th in a historic case over the power of the federal[…]
Read moreIs the United States Really Ready to Elect a President Who Isn't White and Male?
By: Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League There is no doubt that the 2006 midterm elections have[…]
Read moreTXU, Alcoa and Feds Attempt End Run Around Clean Air Act
The federal government, TXU and Alcoa have cut a back-room deal that would circumvent the consent decree concerning the electric[…]
Read moreRoad to Greater College Graduation Rates for African Americans Must Be Paved With More than Good Intentions
By: Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League Over the past decade or so, the number of African[…]
Read moreAnalysis Shows that Efficiency and Other Demand Reduction Measures Offer Cleanest Short Term Energy Option for Texas
An analysis released today by Environmental Defense shows that Texas can meet future power needs through 2011 — without TXU's[…]
Read moreRethinking Christmas Dinner
By Reannon Peterson If you just enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner with a turkey at the center of your table, then[…]
Read moreTexas Landowners Put Out Welcome Mat For Endangered Ocelot
In an effort to restore habitat for the ocelot and build a partnership between landowners and wildlife advocates, Environmental Defense[…]
Read moreLast Cockfighting School in the Nation Closes its Doors
On November 30th, animal advocates celebrated the closing of the nation's last known school in operation that taught the cruel[…]
Read moreAfter Nearly a Year, Prosecutors Bring Charges in Anderson Boot Camp Death
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is "cautiously optimistic" about today's (Nov 28) announcement by a special[…]
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