Lawsuit Forces New Rules to Protect Humpbacks and Other Endangered Whales
On July 10th, The Humane Society of the United States and Ocean Conservancy announced a settlement with the National Marine[…]
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Humane Society Applauds House Agriculture Committee for Removing "Great Federal Power Grab" from Farm Bill, and Eliminating Earmark for Veal
Late last night(July 6th), the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture released its latest mark-up of the 2007 Farm[…]
Read moreHumane Society Sues Postal Service for Mailing Animal Fighting Materials in Violation of New Federal Law
On July 10th, The Humane Society of the United States filed a lawsuit in federal court in the District of[…]
Read moreFarm Sanctuary Launches New
Farm Sanctuary, the nation's leading farm animal protection organization, has launched a new website with expanded and updated information on[…]
Read moreFarm Sanctuary and Global Action Network Uncover Illegal Practices at Foie Gras Operation, Urge for Prosecution
Farm Sanctuary, the nation's leading farm animal protection organization, and Canada's Global Action Network have released video and photographic evidence,[…]
Read moreNew Jersey Supreme Court to Hear Appeal in Landmark Case Addressing Farm Animal Welfare
The New Jersey Supreme Court has granted a petition to hear a landmark case challenging the state's "humane" standards for[…]
Read morePastor Commends House Majority Whip for Letter in Support of Hate Crimes Legislation
On July 23rd, Today Bishop Carlton Pearson, HRC Religion Council member and senior minister of the New Dimensions Worship Center[…]
Read moreNew Report Shows Major Increase in Basic Workplace Protections for Gay, Transgender Employees
The number of Fortune 500 companies that ban workplace discrimination for transgender Americans has risen 60 percent since Jan. 2006[…]
Read moreFaith Leaders Speak Out in Support of Senate Passage of Hate Crimes Legislation
On July 11th, the Human Rights Campaign released a list of more than 1,300 faith leaders who have signed on[…]
Read moreLeading Presidential Candidates to Participate in Historic Forum on Gay Issues
On July 10th, Logo, a division of Viacom's MTV Networks, and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation announced they will co-present[…]
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