Animal Protection Advances In 2008
Animal advocates made significant strides in 2008, with pathbreaking reforms advanced on farm animal protection and on a variety of[…]
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Human Rights Campaign Unveils Comprehensive Scholarship Database For Students
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today released a comprehensive[…]
Read moreHuman Rights Campaign Applauds Naming Of Diego Sanchez To Key Legislative Staff Position For Chairman Barney Frank
On December 18th, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights group, praised Representative[…]
Read moreHuman Rights Campaign Expresses Concern About So-Called "Provider Conscience" Regulations
The Human Rights Campaign today expressed concern over Department of Health and Human Services regulations regarding "provider conscience." These regulations[…]
Read moreUSDA To Deregulate Genetically Engineered Crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking to fast-track the deregulation of Genetically Engineered (GE) corn for ethanol production, despite[…]
Read moreFDA Finally Admits Mercury Fillings May Damage Your Health
After years of pressure from scientists, citizen groups and health advocates, the FDA has posted a statement to its website[…]
Read moreU.S. Coast Guard, Wildlife Groups Settle Litigation To Protect Endangered Whales From Ship Strikes
On December 5, wildlife protection groups and the Coast Guard reached an agreement to end long-running litigation about the impact[…]
Read moreUSDA Inspector General Audit On Slaughter Enforcement Shows Ongoing Problems And Need For Significant Reforms
In a report released December 9th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Inspector General called further attention to serious,[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Asks Court To Keep ‘Volunteer’ Trophy Hunters Out Of Our National Parks
The Humane Society of the United States has asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado in an[…]
Read moreKey Progress On Animal Protection In 110th Congress
With the 110th Congress now adjourned, The Humane Society of the United States thanks federal legislators, and the millions of[…]
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