Greenpeace Launches Three-Month Expedition to Investigate Oil Disaster Impacts to Gulf of Mexico
On August 12th 2010, Greenpeace launched a three-month ship expedition to support independent research into the impacts of the Gulf[…]
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World’s Largest Cruise Lines Hatch New Animal Welfare, Sustainability Initiatives
Carnival Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines—the world’s first- and second-largest cruise companies, respectively—have adopted policies to join the[…]
Read moreJudge Lifts Calif. Marriage Decision Stay on Aug. 18
The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization – commented on today’s[…]
Read moreWall Street Backs Away From Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining
Within the last two years, Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo along with Credit Suisse and Morgan[…]
Read moreCalif. Lawmakers Pass Measure to Address Widespread Consumer Deception in Fur Fashion Industry
The Humane Society of the United States applauds California’s Senate for passing Assembly Bill 1656 — a measure that requires[…]
Read moreGreenpeace Response to Sinar Mas “Verification Exercise”
August 10th 2010 — Greenpeace today responded to notorious rainforest destroyer Sinar Mas’ self-styled ‘verification exercise’: “The Sinar Mas audit[…]
Read moreLetter to The Wall Street Journal Editor
Paul E. Peterson and Martin R. West are mistaken about the National Urban League’s position on charter schools (“African-Americans for[…]
Read moreDog Trainer Wanted: Control Freaks Need Not Apply
By Karen Porreca I find it very difficult to write or even think about the topic of cruel dog-training techniques.[…]
Read moreFew Tangible Changes for Detainees as ICE Detention Reforms Anniversary Approaches
One year after U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced its intention to reform the immigration detention system, Human Rights[…]
Read moreBrave Bull Escapes Fiery Indiana Truck Crash and Finds Refuge at Farm Sanctuary
A witness at the crash site called it “the worst thing I’ve ever seen.” Cattle walked the road smoldering or[…]
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