Institute for Laboratory Animal Research
The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research is organization which supports the use of animals in laboratory testing. Dorothy Zolandz is acting director.
Region: Washington, D.C.
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans looks to end homelessness among veterans by shaping public policy, promoting collaboration and building the capacity of service providers. The coalition’s website offers statistics, background, news and experts on homelessness among veterans. Media contact is David Higgins Jr.
Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act
The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009 is the most recent re-authorization of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, the first and only federal law aimed directly at combating homelessness.
“Court denies a religion its monument in a park”
Feb. 25, 2009, The New York Times article about the Supreme Court ruling in Pleasant Grove City v. Summum that a Utah city park did not need to put up a monument to a small Utah-based religion (Summum) just because it had a monument to the Ten Commandments.
Oyez – Pleasant Grove City v. Summum
Oyez page for the 2009 Supreme Court Case Pleasant Grove City v. Summum.
The Humane Society of the United States Faith Outreach program
The Humane Society of the United States Faith Outreach program engages people and institutions of faith with animal protection issues, on the premise that religious values call upon us all to act in a kind and merciful way towards all creatures. The program provides information on the major religion’s statements about animals, as well as educational materials for different ages […]
The Urban Institute
The Urban Institute in Washington, D.C., does considerable research on poverty and welfare. Its staff includes nearly 20 experts on various aspects of these issues; see a list.
Center for American Progress
The Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan institute that promotes freedom and justice in a wide variety of issues. Daniella Gibbs Leger is the executive vice president of communications and strategy.
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity is a foundation-led, nonpartisan initiative in Washington, D.C., that works to implement public policies that will reduce poverty and increase opportunity in the U.S. Contact media contact Adam Bradley.