The Humane Society of the United States Urges Congress to Oppose Importation of Polar Bear Trophies
The Humane Society of the United States urged the U.S. House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife to reject[…]
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Human Rights Campaign Praises New Federal Guidance on Protecting Transgender Federal Workers
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, praised the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for publishing guidance[…]
Read moreCruelty is Never Just a Game
By Martin Mersereau Despite an outcry from thousands of people—including everyone from PETA pal and pit bull adopter Alicia Silverstone[…]
Read morePacific Northwest to Go Coal Free
Agreement Reached to Retire Only Coal-Fired Power Plant in Washington Public Health Protections, Community Investment are Cornerstones of Landmark Agreement[…]
Read moreHSVMA Presents Awards to Veterinarians Committed to Animal Welfare
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association presented its second annual Veterinary Advocate of the Year and Direct Care Practitioner of[…]
Read moreRainforest Action Network Statement on Bank of America’s New Emissions Commitment
In late May, Bank of America announced a new greenhouse gas emissions reduction commitment covering its ‘operational’ emissions coming from[…]
Read more133 Neglected, Starving Horses Rescued
by Michael Sharp Standing in the middle of a sparse pasture on a blue-sky-and-breezy April afternoon in Queen Anne’s County,[…]
Read moreHousing Counseling Budget Cut – An Assault on the Middle Class
Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “Every American lives in safe, decent, affordable, and energy efficient housing[…]
Read moreOregon Senate Passes Bill to Protect Human and Animal Survivors of Domestic Violence
The Humane Society of the United States praised the Oregon state Senate for passing SB 616, a bill to add companion[…]
Read moreTennessee Governor Signs Bill Promoting Discrimination Into Law
In an apparent attempt to score cheap political points, Tenn. Governor Bill Haslam has ignored the business community and signed[…]
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