On July 12th, The Human Rights Campaign assailed an attempt by a coalition of religious political leaders to propose a[…]
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Leo’s Killer Handed Sentence
Animal advocates around the country are rejoicing over the sentence handed down Friday (07/13) to Andrew Burnett, the man convicted[…]
Read moreSenator Byrd Delivers Pro-Animal Message To Senate, Wins New Funds For Animals
On July 9th, Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV), a living legend in the Senate now in his eighth term, delivered an[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Applauds EPA Biotech Rules
On July 19th, Environmental Defense praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for finalizing its long-awaited rules applying to genetically[…]
Read moreFund Condemns Snowmobile Litigation Settlement
The Fund for Animals (The Fund) believes the recent settlement agreement between the Department of the Interior and the snowmobile[…]
Read moreUSDA Rejects Most Requests For Conservation Funding
Most farmers seeking U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) help to improve water quality, combat sprawl, or protect rare wildlife species[…]
Read moreOur Legacy, Our Task: Grace Under Pressure
By Hugh B. Price President National Urban League Grace under pressure. I’ve always been a fan of Venus and Serena[…]
Read moreDiesel Cancer Risk Dwarfs All Other Air Toxics Combined
Nationwide, exhaust from diesel engines accounts for 78% of the total added cancer risk in outdoor air from all hazardous[…]
Read moreThe State of Black America
By Hugh B. Price President National Urban League The Secretary of State of the United States of America is an[…]
Read moreNAACP Opposses Faith Based Initiative
New Orleans-Delegates to the 92nd Annual National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention voted Tuesday to oppose[…]
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