Topic: NAACP

PETA Sues SeaWorld for Keeping Whales as 'Slaves'

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If you've seen Free Willy, you'll understand the emotional appeal behind PETA's latest lawsuit, but the organization has a spotty history equating human slavery with keeping animals in captivity.

By Rebecca Greenfield

Jul 15, 2011

The Advocacy Groups Under Fire for Supporting AT&T

The NAACP finds itself in a controversy soon after GLAAD withdraws its support

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By Bryan Hood

Apr 2, 2011

Haley Barbour's Wife Is Afraid He'll Be President

The Mississippi governor's presidential bid is off to a rocky start

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