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Copyright © NetSys Interactive Inc. Before I get into the main topic I would like to remind you that this editorial is meant for everyone, not just animal rights/welfare proponents. I’m generally not one to push my views on animal rights, veganism, etc. unless baited into the conversation like on Facebook, with friends Read More… The Split Within The Animal Rights/Welfare Movements The Humane Society of the United States commends Sens. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Richard Burr, R-N.C., for their leadership in winning unanimous approval by the full Senate for their Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010, which will ban the creation and distribution of obscene animal torture videos that show the Read More… U.S. Senate Approves Kyl, Merkley, Burr Bill to Crack Down on Animal Crush Videos If you’d rather go naked than wear fur, you’re in luck. This fall, faux fur is everywhere. Many of the hefty fashion magazines on newsstands this month include spreads spotlighting faux-fur coats and other creations. Designers and retailers from Anna Sui to Uniqlo are selling faux-fur bags, faux-fur jackets, boots trimmed with faux fur Read More… Fall Fashion’s Hottest Trend: Faux Fur The Humane Society of the United States praised Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell for signing an important bill that cracks down on poachers who attempt to hunt in Pennsylvania when their licenses have been suspended in other states. The legislation passed the House on Sept. 13 by a vote of 178 to 15 and previously Read More… The HSUS Applauds Gov. Rendell for Cracking Down on Poaching Human Rights First welcomes the strong signal sent last week by President Obama and other world leaders to the parties to Sudan’s Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) about the importance of two key referenda on self-determination scheduled for January 9, 2011. This afternoon’s high-level meeting convened by the U.N. Secretary-General was designed to focus international attention and Read More… Human Rights First Welcomes President Obama’s Statement at U.N. on “Urgent Situation” in Sudan September 27th, 2010 – More than 100 people were arrested today during Appalachia Rising, the largest national protest to end mountaintop removal (MTR) coal mining. Arrests included Appalachian residents; retired coal miners; renowned climate scientist, James Hansen; and faith leaders. After a march from Freedom Plaza and a rally at Lafayette Park, more than Read More… More than 100 Arrested at White House Demanding End to Mountaintop Removal As part of its radical nationwide efforts to dismantle state laws that provide transparency about who is funding political campaigns, the National Organization for Marriage this week filed suit in Rhode Island seeking to have their disclosure laws ruled unconstitutional. The suit comes the same week as NOM lost in federal court in Minnesota Read More… NOM Files Yet Another Lawsuit Challenging Disclosure Laws Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League On October 2nd, the National Urban League will join a coalition of more than 150 progressive organizations and tens of thousands of Americans at a national rally for jobs, education and social justice at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. The goal of the One Read More… October 2nd One Nation Rally: Demand the Change We Voted For The American Lung Association and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) intervened on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to defend important air quality standards that will limit sulfur dioxide emissions from power plants, factories, and other sources. The court filing by Earthjustice seeks to oppose industry suits challenging the public health standards. Read More… Health and Environmental Groups Intervene to Defend U.S. EPA Air Rules HRC President Joe Solmonese released the following statement on Friday in reaction to the news a federal district court judge issued a decision reinstating Major Margaret Witt, who was discharged from the United States Air Force under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”: “By reinstating Major Witt, a decorated Air Force nurse discharged under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ Read More… Human Rights Campaign Statement on Reinstatement of Major Witt |
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