U.S. House Continues Assault on Clean Air
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would block critical protections against toxic mercury emitted by cement plants. The chamber[…]
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President Obama Energizes Black America to “Press On” for Jobs and Equality
Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “Let’s put our people back to work doing the work America[…]
Read moreJellyfish—Swimmers’ New BFFs?
By Becky Fenson Swimming is my passion. I learned to swim when I was 7 years old and have been[…]
Read moreDogs Seized from Vermont Puppy Mill Now Receiving Care at Multiple Vt. and Mass. Shelters
Twelve dogs are now finding refuge at the Second Chance Animal Shelter in East Brookfield, Mass., after being rescued from[…]
Read moreSierra Club, Public Citizen, and SEED Welcome Phase-out of Luminant Coal Units in Northeast Texas
Sierra Club, Public Citizen, and the SEED Coalition welcomed the announcement by TXU-Luminant that it will phase out two units at[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Applauds Governor Brown’s Enactment of New Animal Protection Reforms
California cracks down on shark finning, animal fighting, and pet overpopulation Championed by The Humane Society of the United States[…]
Read morePuppy Mills Petition Surpasses 10,000 Signatures, More than Twice the Number Needed to Assure a White House Response
Animal welfare groups ask President Obama to help dogs by cracking down on puppy mills Less than ten days since[…]
Read moreU.S. House Passes TRAIN Act
U.S. House Pushes Deadly, Pro-Polluter Agenda Approval of TRAIN Act will mean More Toxic Mercury and Dirty Air On September[…]
Read moreRepublican House Member Co-Sponsors DOMA Repeal Bill
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) this week became the first Republican Member of Congress to co-sponsor the Respect for Marriage Act,[…]
Read moreNAACP Deplores the GA Parole Board’s Decision to Uphold the Death Sentence and Execution of Troy Davis
The NAACP condemned the Georgia State Board of Paroles and Pardons for its decision to deny clemency to Troy Anthony[…]
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