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Losing the animal rights war
2016-05-11 15:53:00| Beef
There will no longer be an elephant act in a Ringling Bros. circus. What does that mean for cattle producers? read more
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Bangladesh garment factories collaborate on children's rights
2016-05-05 15:34:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
An initiative aimed at garment manufacturers who want to "go that extra mile" to support the rights of children, working parents and young workers has been launched in Bangladesh.
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Oklahoma measure pits farmers' rights against pollution fears
2016-04-27 13:17:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: For advocates, it is all about protecting a fundamental right of Americans to farm their land. For opponents, it is about big business, pollution and puppy mills. Oklahoma's "right to farm" measure, which would declare agriculture as a vital economic sector that must be safeguarded by the state constitution, is dividing voters ahead of a November ballot and is seen as a bellwether for similar amendments in other states. "All eyes are on Oklahoma," said Joe Maxwell, political director for the...
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Feds deciding if coal-export project violates tribal rights
2016-04-25 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Associated Press: Members of the Lummi Nation protest the proposed coal export terminal at Cherry Point on the Gulf Road beach west of Ferndale in 2012 by burning a large check stamped Non-Negotiable. For centuries, Lummi tribal fishermen have harvested, dug up clams and fished for salmon in the tidelands and waters of northwest Washington state.Now, the tribe says a proposed $700 million project to build the nations largest coal-export terminal threatens that way of life. The tribe last year asked federal regulators...
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Swiss operators unite in bid for sports rights
2016-04-25 12:17:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) The association of Swiss fibre network operators Suissedigital announced plans to bid for live sports rights on behalf of its members. The group counts nearly 200 members serving 2.5 million customers around the country, including operators such as UPC Cablecom, Quickline and Net+. The group said its members offer "unbeatable" coverage for sports leagues looking to extend their pay-TV reach. No details were provided on the specific rights they target or how the costs of the rights will be shared.
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