HHS Advisory Committee Recommends Against Changing Gay and Bisexual Blood Ban
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – today[…]
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More Than 20 LGBT Groups Issue Statement Opposing Arizona’s SB 1070
Recently, more than 20 LGBT equality groups including the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, the Equality Federation, and[…]
Read moreBP Blowout Shows “Safety Systems Should Protect Workers, Environment First,” EDF Testifies
“Safety systems should be designed to protect workers and the environment first, not exploration and production budgets,” according to congressional[…]
Read moreBP Should Face Cruelty Charges
By Ingrid E. Newkirk BP has more than the loss of human life, livelihoods and tourism to answer for. And[…]
Read moreStatement From Leading Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Groups In Hawaii Regarding Business Support For Civil Unions
6/28/2010 – Today, a coalition of leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender organizations in Hawaii announced that their outreach efforts[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Praises House Panel for Advancing Bill to Address Deception in Fur-Trimmed Fashion Industry
The Humane Society of the United States applauded the Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee of the U.S. House Energy[…]
Read moreSalazar Praised for Pledging Gulf Restoration Plan to Leave It in “Better Shape” than Before Spill
June 8, 2010 – Environmental Defense Fund praised Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today for vowing that a restoration plan will[…]
Read moreSupreme Court Rebukes Efforts of Anti-Equality Forces to Conceal Petition Signatures
6/24/2010 – The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization –[…]
Read moreSenate Defeats Resolution to Block Climate Change Action
Key vote means EPA still has authority to address climate change The Humane Society of the United States hailed a[…]
Read moreFarm Sanctuary Issues Statement on Landmark Animal Welfare Agreement
June 30, 2010 – Today Ohioans for Humane Farms reached an agreement with agriculture interests brokered by the Governor’s office[…]
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