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Oct. 29, 2010

PETA targets Coach on Facebook

Anti-fur activists tried to stage a sit-in on the leather goods company's profile, but Coach censored them.

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Jul. 19, 2010

The Hopper: Puppy love

Two bills currently in Congress would provide further federal protection for puppies.

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Jun. 17, 2010

Upcoming rallies in D.C.

Hunger strikes and candelight vigils are among the tactics planned by activists holding rallies in D.C. this weekend.

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May. 17, 2010

Roundup: Gun rights draw thousands

More than 10,000 people went to a National Rifle Association event in North Carolina this weekend.

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Apr. 05, 2010

Who protests the most in D.C.?

An animal-rights group holds a demonstration nearly every day on D.C. streets, but this isn't humdrum activism.

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Apr. 05, 2010

Abortion, union rights on protesters' minds

Health care wasn't the only issue that brought activists to Washington, D.C., this winter.

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Action alerts from advocacy organizations

Bobcat Hunting and Trapping

Stop 5 Year Plan to Expand Killing of Bobcats

Posted by Big Cat Rescue on Feb. 10, 2012

Florida: HB 997 Passes Second Committee onto Third!

Your help needed TODAY to Save Florida dogs!

Posted by Best Friends Animal Society on Feb. 09, 2012

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Dont let the Renewable energy grants die

Let's support the Algae Diesel efforts

Posted by groaner on Dec. 12, 2011

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