The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Conway, South Carolina Branch of the NAACP announced[…]
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Keeping Families Together During Disasters
When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast last year on August 29, many evacuees were faced with a horrifying choice:[…]
Read moreGov. Romney Should Stop Putting His Political Ambitions Ahead of Needy Children
Joe Solmonese, President of the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights organization, released the[…]
Read moreEnvironmental 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)[…]
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