Judge rules second time for tribes in South Dakota Indian child welfare case
The old maxim applies: "Justice delayed is justice denied."
Black Cat Appreciation Day: the perfect time to adopt
"Black cats are still the least likely to be adopted, and they need people to give them a chance."
South Dakota American Indians win in landmark child welfare case
Many here say the federal government should, as it did in the South in the1950's, send in the federal troops. Let it be Indian troops.
St. Louis hearing spotlights government subsidies of fast food giants
ST. LOUIS - "We are here to help create a climate where the denial of workers' rights will not be tolerated," Joan Suarez, co-chair of the St. Louis Jobs with Justice Workers' Rights Board, said as she convened a public hearing at City Hall here on Oct. 28.
West Hollywood becomes first U.S. city to ban sale of fur
For the first time in this country's history, the Californian city of West Hollywood has banned the sale of fur, in keeping with its tradition of upholding the values of animals and their wellbeing.
Texas pols get kickbacks from corporate welfare
In Texas, corporations get big gobs of tax money from state funds that are largely controlled by Governor Rick Perry and Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst.
As wolves lose protection, activists keep issue in their crosshairs
Concerned activists noted that the "delisting" of wolves leaves them vulnerable to the state government's hostile agenda, which involves drawing up plans for an autumn slaughter.
Romney's welfare lies hide his plan to slash work support
Romney launched attacks on President Obama's approach to welfare, analysts say, to deflect attention from his own budget proposals to gut programs that make it possible for people to seek employment.
Eisenberg, Humane Society on mistreatment of exotic birds
The exotic pet trade is a blossoming, corrupt business that inadvertently creates a large percentage of mistreated parrots.
Today in history: Birthday of Julia Lathrop
Today in history: Birthday of Julia Lathrop, social reformer in the area of education, social policy, and children's welfare.
