Brave 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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Federal Court Reinstates Federal Wolf Protections
In a victory for the gray wolves of the northern Rockies, a federal judge today granted conservationists’ request to stop[…]
Read moreChallenging the Biotech Bullying of the Infamous Chemical Company
Only 26% percent of US consumers are aware that most of the non-organic processed food in the nation is contaminated[…]
Read moreHuman Rights Campaign Applauds Senate Introduction of Safe Schools Improvement Act
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, applauded the introduction[…]
Read moreToxic Tar Sands Pipeline Under Scrutiny After Michigan Disaster
Following the oil pipeline disaster in Michigan last week that poured one million gallons of crude into the Kalamazoo River,[…]
Read moreUnjustly-Detained Colombian Activist Denied Appeal, Faces Trial
Human Rights First is deeply concerned by the decision of Colombia’s Deputy Prosecutor General to deny the request for appeal[…]
Read moreJohn McCain: Against Filibuster of Defense Bill Before He Was For It
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., was quoted in Congressional Quarterly this morning as saying “I do not plan to filibuster” the[…]
Read moreHSUS Statement on Death of Puppies on American Airlines Flight
Michael Markarian, chief operating officer for The Humane Society of the United States, issued the following statement in reaction to[…]
Read moreHuman Rights Campaign Congratulates Elena Kagan on Her Supreme Court Confirmation
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today applauded the United[…]
Read moreStatement from Human Rights Campaign President on Target CEO’s Apology
Today HRC President Joe Solmonese issued the following statement: “Target has been a champion for workplace equality for many years.[…]
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