Joe Solmonese, President of the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights organization, released the[…]
Read moreCategory: Apr 2006
Environmental Defense, Frontline Farmers To Develop Plan for Cleaner Hog Farming
On March 9th, Environmental Defense and Frontline Farmers announced that they will work together to develop a voluntary plan and[…]
Read moreIs that Fur Fluffy's, Fido's or Faux?
Most people don't realize that if the fur used in a garment is worth less than $150, it doesn't have[…]
Read moreFarm Sanctuary Renews Call For No Downer Policy Amid Discovery Of Mad Cow Disease In Another Downed Cow
Confirmation of BSE in Non-Ambulatory Alabama Beef Cow Raises Concerns about USDA's Refusal to Make Ban on Downed Animals Entering[…]
Read moreNew Farmed Salmon Standards adopted by Wegmans and Bon App
On March 13th, Wegmans Food Markets, one of the country’s most successful and innovative food retailers, and Bon Appétit Management[…]
Read moreThe Time is Now to Stop Horse Slaughter
Congress passed a temporary ban on horse slaughter, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture circumventing the will of Congress. We[…]
Read moreAnother Coal Day In Hell
Many times have I discussed the possibility that we live in a world that is less than sane. Or that[…]
Read moreGulf Fishery Approves Red Snapper IFQ Plan
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council voted on March 23rd to adopt the region's first "individual fishing quota" (IFQ)[…]
Read moreWhale of a Loophole Allows Killing to Continue
Despite an international moratorium on commercial whaling, Japan continues to slaughter whales, including endangered humpbacks, under the guise of "scientific[…]
Read moreStatement by Environmental Defense on New CAF
"Today's fuel economy announcement is disappointing. The Administration opened some of the right doors but hesitated to cross the threshold."[…]
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