Toxic Tar Sands Pipeline Under Scrutiny After Michigan Disaster
Following the oil pipeline disaster in Michigan last week that poured one million gallons of crude into the Kalamazoo River,[…]
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Unjustly-Detained Colombian Activist Denied Appeal, Faces Trial
Human Rights First is deeply concerned by the decision of Colombia’s Deputy Prosecutor General to deny the request for appeal[…]
Read moreJohn McCain: Against Filibuster of Defense Bill Before He Was For It
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., was quoted in Congressional Quarterly this morning as saying “I do not plan to filibuster” the[…]
Read moreHSUS Statement on Death of Puppies on American Airlines Flight
Michael Markarian, chief operating officer for The Humane Society of the United States, issued the following statement in reaction to[…]
Read moreHuman Rights Campaign Congratulates Elena Kagan on Her Supreme Court Confirmation
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today applauded the United[…]
Read moreStatement from Human Rights Campaign President on Target CEO’s Apology
Today HRC President Joe Solmonese issued the following statement: “Target has been a champion for workplace equality for many years.[…]
Read moreFederal Court Declares California’s Proposition 8 Unconstitutional
8/4/2010 – The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization –[…]
Read moreObama Should Outline Solutions for Displaced Iraqis
Following President Barack Obama’s affirmation that the U.S. combat mission in Iraq will end on August 31, Human Rights First is[…]
Read moreGovernment Industry Links and Hidden Causes of Gulf Disaster to be Exposed Through Law
Greenpeace is using legal means to expose the true scale of the impact and the real causes of the Gulf[…]
Read morePresident Makes Strong Case for Education Reform
Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League On Thursday, July 29th, President Barack Obama delivered an important speech[…]
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