Federal Report Demonstrates Need for Research and Data on LGBT Health
An Institute of Medicine (IOM) report shows in stunning clarity the need for more federal research and data collection on[…]
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EPA Proposes Strong Safeguards to Protect Children from Toxic Mercury
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a critical air quality standard to protect Americans against life-threatening air pollution such as[…]
Read moreNAACP Names Frankie Muse Freeman 96th Spingarn Medalist
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People National Board of Directors announced that attorney Frankie Muse Freeman will[…]
Read moreNew Center to Be a Sanctuary for Horses
Saturday, May 14 will mark the official opening of The Doris Day Horse Rescue and Adoption Center in Murchison, Texas—an[…]
Read moreInclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act Introduced in U.S. House
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, hailed bipartisan reintroduction of an[…]
Read moreToxic Tar Sands Pipeline Draws Scrutiny From State Department
The State Department is calling for further examination for the Keystone XL pipeline, proposed to carry toxic tar sands oil[…]
Read moreHRC Commends Swift NBA Action on Offensive Bryant Slur
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, applauded the National Basketball[…]
Read moreHSI’s Partners in China Launch Nationwide Campaign Against Canadian Seal Trade
by Peter Li On March 13, 2011, HSI’s Chinese partners jointly announced the start of a nationwide campaign against Canadian[…]
Read moreNAACP Acclaims Affordable Care Anniversary, Highlights AIDS Efforts
In March the NAACP celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by recommitting itself to the global[…]
Read moreAll Bears In Zoos Are Knut
By Jennifer O’Connor Just four short years ago, a white ball of fluff captured the attention of the world. Now[…]
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