“EX-GAY” IN U.K.? NO WAY
On January 30th, The Human Rights Campaign encouraged Exodus International, the world’s largest chain of “ex-gay” ministries, to follow the[…]
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Dolphins In Danger In La Paz, Mexico
When wild dolphins are captured from the open sea, they leave a life of nearly endless open space and opportunity[…]
Read moreUSDA Pushes For Puppy Mill Exemptions
The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) is the only federal legal protection for the millions of animals kept in research laboratories,[…]
Read moreLetters Needed to Stop $2.1 Million Cougar-Killing
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has proposed a $2.1 million “study” that would involve killing cougars in two[…]
Read moreKen Burns’ “Jazz:” Crossing Boundaries of Possibility
By Lee A. Daniels Director of Publications National Urban League (Guest Columnist) As someone who's been interested in jazz since[…]
Read moreMeasuring John Ashcroft
By Hugh B. Price President National Urban League Many Americans, undoubtedly, won't think to connect the name of the new[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Criticizes Supreme Court Ruling
On January 9th, Environmental Defense criticized the Supreme Court’s decision in Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v. United[…]
Read moreNew Research Predicts Amazon Destruction From Road Projects
New research reported in the current issue of Nature and a report from the Amazon Environmental Research Institute (Instituto de[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Applauds EPA Biotech Rules
On January 18th, Environmental Defense praised the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for finalizing its long-awaited rules applying to genetically engineered[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Calls FDA Biotech Foods Proposals Unpalatable
On January 17th, Environmental Defense sharply criticized weak proposals by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning oversight and labeling[…]
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