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June 25, 2009
The HSUS Asks Federal Appeals Court to Uphold Federal Animal Fighting Ban
The HSUS filed a friend-of-the-court brief today in federal appeals court, seeking to protect the nation's recently strengthened federal animal fighting law from a trivial constitutional challenge by individuals aligned with a national front group for criminal cockfighting rings.
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June 25, 2009
Red Robin Hatches Cage-Free Egg Policy
National restaurant chain Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, with more than 300 locations in 40 states, has hatched a new animal welfare policy: a switch to cage-free eggs. The HSUS applauds Red Robin for joining the national movement away from cruel battery cages.
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June 24, 2009
The HSUS Urges Mich. Lawmakers to Oppose Big Ag Power Grab
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS, urges Michigan lawmakers to oppose H.B. 5127 and H.B. 5128, which represent little more than a handout to Big Agribusiness interests. This hastily crafted legislation seeks to codify inhumane industry standards for farm animal treatment — standards that allow animals to spend most of their lives in cages so small they can't even turn around or extend their limbs.
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June 24, 2009
The HSUS Urges Kroger Shareholders to Vote for Higher Animal Welfare Standards
At Kroger's annual meeting tomorrow, a Humane Society of the United States representative will urge shareholders to approve its resolution urging the grocery chain to decrease its use of eggs from hens crammed into battery cages, barren enclosures so tiny, the birds can't even spread their wings.
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June 2, 2009
Mass. Bill Takes Aim at Factory Farming Abuse
The HSUS, Farm Sanctuary and MSPCA representatives will urge the Mass. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture to pass an important bill aimed at preventing cruelty to farm animals. The bill simply requires certain farm animals to have enough room to stand up, lie down, turn around and extend their limbs.
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May 28, 2009
Minn. Legislature Adjourns With Victories for Animals
The HSUS thanks Minnesota lawmakers for their work to protect animals in the 2009 legislative session.
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May 27, 2009
"Food, Inc." Documentary Raises Questions about What We Eat
The HSUS cosponsored a screening of the documentary Food, Inc.
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May 27, 2009
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Humanely--and for a Good Cause
Eggless bakeries are going global.
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May 26, 2009
The HSUS Urges McDonald's Shareholders to Vote for Better Animal Welfare Standards
At McDonald's annual meeting, The HSUS will urge shareholders to approve its resolution asking the fast-food chain to start transitioning toward cage-free egg usage. Unlike many of its competitors, in the United States, McDonald's only uses eggs from hens confined in battery cages.
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May 22, 2009
Wendy's Gets Applause for Its New Policy on Cage-Free Eggs
Wendy's decided to begin using eggs from cage-free hens in its products.
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May 22, 2009
The HSUS Applauds Wendy's for New Policy on Cage-Free Eggs
After discussions with The HSUS, Wendy's announced that it is starting to use cage-free eggs. This marks a significant advancement in our national campaign against inhumane confinement of egg-laying hens.
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May 21, 2009
HSUS Response to McDonald's Announcement about Study of Laying Hen Welfare
In the United States, McDonald's only uses eggs from hens confined in battery cages — barren enclosures so tiny, the birds can barely move their entire lives. Burger King, Quiznos, Denny's, Hardee's and Carl's Jr. use some cage-free eggs in their U.S. operations.
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May 19, 2009
The HSUS Urges Denny's Shareholders to Vote for Higher Animal Welfare Standards
At Denny's annual shareholder meeting , an HSUS representative will urge shareholders to approve its resolution urging the restaurant chain to decrease its use of eggs from caged hens. Nearly all of Denny's eggs come from hens confined in battery cages, barren enclosures so tiny, the birds can't even spread their wings.
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May 18, 2009
Tennessee Cockfighting Bust
The evening of the big bust, 250 to 300 people were at the cockfights at the Shiloh Game Club in Lewis County, Tenn.
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May 17, 2009
Massive Cockfighting Pit Raided in Middle Tennessee
The large cockfighting raid by law enforcement agencies of the Shiloh Game Club in Lewis County, Tenn., demonstrates the need for stronger Tennessee cockfighting laws.
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May 15, 2009
Illinois General Assembly Cracks Down on Animal Fighting
The HSUS commends the Illinois General Assembly for passing H.B. 69, a bill to crack down on animal fighting spectators.
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May 13, 2009
Maine Becomes Sixth U.S. State to Ban Extreme Confinement
Maine's Gov. Baldacci signed into law a two-year phase-out of veal crates and gestation crates.
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May 11, 2009
NM Court of Appeals Rejects Bid to Resume Cockfighting
The HSUS and Animal Protection of New Mexico are hailing a decision by the New Mexico Court of Appeals upholding the state's law banning cockfighting.
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May 7, 2009
NY State Ponders Better Conditions for Farm Animals
The HSUS and Farm Sanctuary, headquartered in New York, announced enthusiastic support for legislation introduced in the N.Y. Assembly to provide more room for farm animals.
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May 4, 2009
The HSUS Praises NY Agencies for Cockfighting Raid
The HSUS applauds the N.Y. Police Department and Animal Care and Control of New York City for raiding a suspected cockfighting operation in the Bronx.
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April 23, 2009
Federal Court Orders Postal Service To Reconsider Mailing Illegal Animal Fighting Magazines
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Postal Service to reconsider whether the mailing of certain animal fighting magazines should be banned by the service because they violate the federal Animal Welfare Act.
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April 14, 2009
Hollywood's Starring Role in Prop 2
Celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi and Oprah Winfrey helped the successful Yes! On Prop 2 campaign for California's ballot in 2008 by lending their names, their time, and their pocket books. This list of supporters also included Moby, Carole King, Hilary Duff, Alicia Silverstone, Tobey Maguire and Russell Simmons.
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April 9, 2009
The HSUS Praises Pa. Law Enforcement for Alleged Cockfighting Bust
The HSUS applauds the Humane Society of Berks County and the Pa. State Police for seizing birds allegedly used for cockfighting from a Reading, Pa., property.
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April 7, 2009
New Mexico Cockfighting Bust
One big day in N.M. saw seven raids of suspected cockfighters' properties.
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April 6, 2009
The HSUS Applauds Palmetto Family Council for Outreach on Animal Protection Issues
The HSUS commends Palmetto Family Council of South Carolina for its new publication, Dominion and Stewardship: A Biblical View of Animals.
