Government Asks General Mills For Advice On Organic Standards
Consumers are frequently being ignored when it comes to maintaining strict National Organic Standards, while industry is being offered an[…]
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Water Fight: Bolivia vs. Bechtel
Last week brought an end to one of the greatest water battles in history. The people of Bolivia have successfully[…]
Read moreUnited Nations: U.S. Aligned With Iran in Anti-Gay Vote
In a reversal of policy, the United States on January 23rd backed an Iranian initiative to deny United Nations consultative[…]
Read moreSenator Brownback Derogatory Use of 'Fruits' Sinks Below Decency
Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese sent the following letter to Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., following a recent interview the[…]
Read moreWashington State Bans Discrimination Against Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Citizens
The Washington state Senate passed a bill on January 27th protecting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people from discrimination, making[…]
Read moreA Religion Of One
Look up religion in any reference book and you are likely to find most definitions begin with words similar to[…]
Read moreShame on Senators Who Support Alito
Bruce S. Gordon, NAACP President & CEO, asked NAACP units in selected states to issue a "Badge of Shame" to[…]
Read moreNAACP Board Member Adora Obi Nweze Is Key Participant in FCC Independent Panel
NAACP National Board Member Adora Obi Nweze will serve on the FCC's Independent Panel: Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina[…]
Read moreMore Than Half of the 109th Congress Receives a Failing Grade on Mid-Term NAACP Civil Rights Legislative Report Card
In late January, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) reported that over 50% of the members[…]
Read moreGeorgia's New Voter ID Law Will Unfairly Burden Thousands of Black, Poor and Elderly Voters
On January 11th, Bruce S. Gordon, President and CEO, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) said[…]
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