Legislation Introduced to Prohibit Fox and Coyote Pens
The Humane Society of the United States applauds Reps. Dave Cheatham, D-69, and Linda Lawson, D-1, for introducing House Bill[…]
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Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by D.C. Marriage Equality Opponents
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, applauded the Supreme Court’s rejection[…]
Read moreNew HUD Regulations Will Protect LGBT Families
On January 20th, The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, praised draft regulations[…]
Read moreBullfighting: The End Is In Sight
By Jennifer O’Connor The barbaric spectacle of bullfighting has suffered another blow. Spain’s national television broadcasting network recently banned bullfighting[…]
Read moreGreenpeace Launches One-Month Coal Free Future Ship Tour On Eastern Seaboard
On January 21st, Greenpeace launched a one-month ship tour to support East Coast communities fighting to protect against the impact of[…]
Read moreNew Hospital Visitation Regulations for LGBT Families
On January 18th, federal regulations regarding patients’ hospital visitation rights went go into effect. These new regulations require all hospitals[…]
Read moreNew Poll Reveals Overwhelming Opposition to Inhumane Bear Trophy-Hunting Practices
A statewide survey conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, Inc. has revealed that Nevada voters strongly oppose hunting black bears[…]
Read moreCoalition of Clean Air Groups Bring Actions Against Federal Government For Failure to Protect People and National Parks
A coalition of clear air advocates is acting to compel the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of the Interior[…]
Read moreGreenpeace Response To National Oil Spill Commission Final Report
In response to the final report released on January 11th by the National Oil Spill Commission, Greenpeace USA Research Director Kert Davies[…]
Read moreHRC on Pawlenty: Not Ready for Prime Time
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest civil rights organization dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality, rebuked comments made[…]
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