By Hugh B. Price President National Urban League Many Americans, undoubtedly, won't think to connect the name of the new[…]
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Do You Know Your Egg Salad?
The egg industry is busy these days claiming that eggs eaten in moderation pose no threat to your artery walls.[…]
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 moreThe Greening Of Ezra, Part One
It was a time of endings. Soon 1975 would end. Soon, I would take steps to end forever my involvement[…]
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 moreWrong Way
Once, not all that long ago, the road was all the rage. Today, the rage is no longer about the[…]
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 moreHRC Pledges To Hold Ashcroft Accountable For Positions Taken During Confirmation Process
The Human Rights Campaign has vowed to hold Attorney General John Ashcroft accountable for the new, more moderate positions he[…]
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[…]
Read moreDemocrats Historic Gay-Inclusive Civil Rights Package Sets The Stage For Introduction Of Bipartisan Legislation
The Human Rights Campaign recently applauded the Democratic leadership for introducing a gay-inclusive historic civil rights package in Congress. This[…]
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