Toxic Tar Sands Pipeline Draws Scrutiny From State Department
The State Department is calling for further examination for the Keystone XL pipeline, proposed to carry toxic tar sands oil[…]
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HRC Commends Swift NBA Action on Offensive Bryant Slur
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, applauded the National Basketball[…]
Read moreHSI’s Partners in China Launch Nationwide Campaign Against Canadian Seal Trade
by Peter Li On March 13, 2011, HSI’s Chinese partners jointly announced the start of a nationwide campaign against Canadian[…]
Read moreNAACP Acclaims Affordable Care Anniversary, Highlights AIDS Efforts
In March the NAACP celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by recommitting itself to the global[…]
Read moreAll Bears In Zoos Are Knut
By Jennifer O’Connor Just four short years ago, a white ball of fluff captured the attention of the world. Now[…]
Read moreHuman Rights Campaign Applauds Administration for Joining United Nations on Ending Violence Towards LGBT People
The U.S. joined over 80 countries to issue a statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council entitled “Ending Acts[…]
Read moreGetting Monsanto Out of Your Kitchen, Gas Tank, and Clothes Closet
March was the Millions Against Monsanto campaign’s Month Without Monsanto. For someone who’s already been eating organic, a month without Monsanto[…]
Read moreMillennium Withdraws Permit Application For Coal Export Mega-Terminal In Longview, WA
Millennium Bulk Logistics withdrew its permit application for a proposed mega-terminal for coal export to Asia in Longview, Washington. The[…]
Read moreHouse & Senate Bills Aim to End Federal Marriage Discrimination
In the wake of new polling showing that Americans oppose the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), bills were filed[…]
Read moreFarm Sanctuary Celebrates 25 Years of Progress for Farm Animals
This year, Farm Sanctuary, the organization responsible for bringing farm animal issues into the mainstream consciousness celebrates its 25th anniversary.[…]
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