NAACP Outraged by Supreme Court’s Decision on Unlimited Corporate Spending
The NAACP has released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Montana’s longstanding state law restricting corporate[…]
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Animal Protection Groups Welcome Enactment of Law Banning Cruel Force-Feeding of Ducks
Animal protection organizations are welcoming the implementation of California’s long-awaited law — enacted more than seven years ago — banning[…]
Read moreTurning Point for Marriage Equality: Federal Appeals Court Declines to Rehear Prop 8 Decision
In an announcement that could either lead to a return to marriage equality in California or a historic case before[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Offers Tips for a Safe Fourth of July for Your Pets
The Humane Society of the United States encourages pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their pets safe while[…]
Read moreSecretary of Defense Leon Panetta Releases Historic Pride Video Message
The Human Rights Campaign is commending U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta for releasing a historic video message to members[…]
Read moreNAACP Joins Lawsuit to Defend Mercury and Air Toxics Standards from Industry Attack
On June 13th, a federal court granted the national NAACP permission to intervene in a lawsuit and help defend the[…]
Read moreTime to Ban Foie Gras
By Alisa Mullins With California’s foie gras ban poised to take effect in less than two months, some of the[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Applauds USDA For Proposal To Regulate Unlicensed Puppy Mills
The Humane Society of the United States and the Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and[…]
Read moreDenny’s Moves to End Gestation Crate Pig Confinement in Its Supply Chain
Denny’s announced that it will work with its suppliers to eliminate the practice of confining pigs in gestation crates for[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Condemns Iowa Governor’s Power Grab on Lead Shot Rule
The following is a statement from Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States, on[…]
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