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California has become the first state to consider regulating the levels of allowable toxic perchlorates in drinking water. The pollutant has been found in increasing levels in waterways around the U.S., particularly in areas near military bases and test sites (the toxin is most commonly originates in rocket fuels). Perchlorates cause severe neurological and Read More… Regulating Rocket Fuel Levels In Water Consumers are quickly learning that government oversight of product labeling is all too loosely regulated. To add to the already existing confusion, the Hudson Institute's Center for Global Food Issues (CGFI), an agribusiness and biotech front group, has announced it will now be labeling qualifying products as "Earth Friendly". This designation will be placed Read More… Earth Friendly Labeling Lies On March 26th, The Kansas State Senate rejected a discriminatory amendment to the state constitution that would have denied marriage to same-sex couples, even though a state law invalidating such marriages already exists. The law would have also banned civil unions and domestic partnerships. A similar amendment was also defeated earlier that week in Read More… Kansas Sends Dramatic Message Against Constitutional Discrimination On March 23rd, Utah Gov. Olene Walker signed a divisive and discriminatory measure into law that restates a 1996 Utah law that denies marriage rights and responsibilities to same-sex couples. The new law also bans civil unions, domestic partnerships or related legal protection for same-sex couples. "The people of Utah deserve equality, not discrimination," Read More… Utah Deserves More Than Divisive Politics On March 23rd, Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., delivered powerful testimony against a discriminatory change to the Constitution, said the Human Rights Campaign. In testifying before the full Senate Judiciary Committee today, Rep. Lewis joined Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., constitutional scholar Cass R. Sunstein and Phyllis Bossin, chair of the Family Law Section of the Read More… Civil Rights Leader John Lewis Testifies Against Changing Constitution The Human Rights Campaign applauded the testimony of Hilary Shelton, director of the Washington, D.C., Bureau of The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, today before a Senate subcommittee hearing. Shelton announced the group's strong opposition to a constitutional ban on marriage rights for same-sex couples. "Our elected officials should heed the The Human Rights Campaign condemned the Wisconsin Senate passage of a constitutional amendment that would deny marriage, civil unions or domestic partnerships to same-sex couples in the state. "No constitution should ever be used to discriminate," said HRC President Cheryl Jacques. "We will continue to work closely with the families of Wisconsin to ensure Read More… HRC Condemns Wisconsin Senate Passage Of Anti-Family Constitutional Amendment The Human Rights Campaign lauded the Michigan House of Representatives defeat of a proposed constitutional amendment that would have denied marriage, civil unions or domestic partnerships to same-sex couples in Michigan. "Enshrining discrimination in any constitution is always wrong," said HRC President Cheryl Jacques. "We applaud the representatives for voting to treat Michigan's citizens Read More… HRC Lauds Michigan House Defeat Of Anti-Marriage Constitutional Amendment The 2004 presidential race is shaping up to be extremely close and critical. Each and every vote will be vital in determining the course this nation follows in the future. The Student Animal Rights Alliance has partnered with Working Assets as part of a national campaign to register voters for the critical 2004 election. Read More… Register To Vote–Because The Animals Can't |
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