Congressman John Lewis Selected For 87th Spingarn Award
On April 18th, NAACP Board of Directors Chairman Julian Bond announced that U.S. Rep. John Lewis would be presented with[…]
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Dalai Lama Calls For End To Trophy Hunting In Mongolia
In his appeal, which was issued March 29, 2002, the winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize said, "I am[…]
Read moreSign the Petition to Support the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics show that 55,776 horses were slaughtered last year at three American-based, Belgian-owned slaughterhouses for[…]
Read moreWhale Advocates File for Injunction to Stop Impending Makah Whale Hunt
The Fund for Animals, The Humane Society of the United States, and others have filed a motion for a preliminary[…]
Read moreCourt Rules In Favor Of Imperiled Argali Sheep
On April 4th, in a victory for scientists and animal protection groups, the U.S. District Court has denied the government's[…]
Read moreYour Help Still Needed On Enforcement Funding Letters!
Animal protection laws only work if they're enforced vigorously. We need your help continuing to push for improved enforcement of[…]
Read moreUpdate– Cypress Egg Farm Cruelty
The recent, massive cruelty case at Cypress Foods' egg-laying facilities in Georgia and Florida underscores the abuse inherent in modern[…]
Read moreHelp Stop Antibiotic Overuse On Factory Farms
Factory farms routinely mix antibiotics into the feed of pigs, cows, chickens, and turkeys to speed growth and prevent disease[…]
Read moreTell 7-Eleven You Don't Want Whale Meat On Store Shelves!
No, your local 7-Eleven store doesn't stock whale meat sushi. But the same Japanese company that owns a majority share[…]
Read moreHRC Urges Catholic Leaders To Speak And Act Responsibly On Issue Of Child Abuse Within The Church
The Human Rights Campaign spoke out on April 25th against Roman Catholic leaders who are acting irresponsibly in dealing with[…]
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