Beware of Agent Orange Burgers
Dioxin, a chemical component of the herbicide Agent Orange, is perhaps the most toxic compound synthesized by man. Yet it[…]
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HRC Statement on New HUD Non-Discrimination Regulations
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced new regulations aimed at addressing discrimination in federal housing programs would become[…]
Read moreThe Military Abuse Video You Haven’t Heard About
By Lindsay Pollard-Post Americans and Afghans alike are rightly outraged over a video circulating on the Internet that allegedly shows[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Expresses Disappointment in Supreme Court Ruling Nullifying Much of California Law to Bar the Abuse of Downed Animals
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down most provisions of California’s downed animal law, effectively stripping the states of any authority[…]
Read moreGovernor Christie Distorts Civil Rights History
Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “No minority should have their rights subject to the passions and[…]
Read moreOklahoma Lawmaker Moves to Ban Gay and Lesbian Service Members from State National Guard
The Human Rights Campaign is joining The Equality Network in condemning legislation Oklahoma Representative Mike Reynolds (R-Oklahoma City) is pushing[…]
Read moreA Resolution for Cat People
By Paula Moore I would like to propose a simple resolution that requires almost no effort and will prevent countless[…]
Read moreNAACP Statement on Proposed Settlement between Federal Government, States’ Attorneys General & Banks
The NAACP expressed tentative satisfaction with the preliminary details which are available of the proposed settlement between the federal government, the[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Recognizes a Step Forward on Exotic Snakes Rule, But Criticizes Obama Administration for Failing to Ban Commerce in Reticulated Pythons and Other Large Constricting Snakes That Dominate Trade
Interior Secretary Salazar’s announcement banning trade in Burmese pythons is a welcome move, but The Humane Society of the United[…]
Read more“Red Tails” Shoots Down Stereotypes
Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “We hope what youngsters get out of the story is that[…]
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