Attorneys representing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and other civil rights groups have asked the[…]
Read moreCategory: Feb 2006
Government Asks General Mills For Advice On Organic Standards
Consumers are frequently being ignored when it comes to maintaining strict National Organic Standards, while industry is being offered an[…]
Read moreAnd the Awards Go to…
If you've ever wondered whether all your calls, e-mails, and letters to federal legislators are making a difference for animals,[…]
Read moreWater Fight: Bolivia vs. Bechtel
Last week brought an end to one of the greatest water battles in history. The people of Bolivia have successfully[…]
Read moreThe Warm Fuzzies
Buffalo Exchange, a trendy vintage clothing store chain, is partnering with The HSUS to collect furs for our Coats for[…]
Read moreUnited Nations: U.S. Aligned With Iran in Anti-Gay Vote
In a reversal of policy, the United States on January 23rd backed an Iranian initiative to deny United Nations consultative[…]
Read moreHorses betrayed by USDA
U.S. Department of Agriculture might put all of your hard work to save horses from slaughter at risk, and we[…]
Read moreSenator Brownback Derogatory Use of 'Fruits' Sinks Below Decency
Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese sent the following letter to Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., following a recent interview the[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense and ITDP Honor Seoul Mayor Myung-Bak Lee for Sustainable Transport Practices
At a public reception on Sunday, January 22, Myung Bak Lee, the Mayor of Seoul, Korea will be honored with[…]
Read moreWashington State Bans Discrimination Against Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Citizens
The Washington state Senate passed a bill on January 27th protecting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people from discrimination, making[…]
Read more