Disturbing remarks have recently been shouted at McCain-Palin rallies. McCain's response? Silence. Demand that Presidential candidate McCain stand up for our country and its values by condemning hate speech and issuing a formal apology.

In October 2007, Rep. Robert E. Andrews (D-NJ) introduced a bill in Congress to designate the first Saturday of every October as National Animal Rescue Day in order to "create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year, address the

Gov. Sarah Palin, who rose to political prominence with a mantra of "open and transparent government," is being accused of obstructing state public records laws. "The issue here is Palin obeying the law," said McCloed, an Alaskan Republican.

During the vice-presidential debate, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin avoided responding to several questions by talking about something completely different or by simply refusing to do so.

Pillig the dog advocates voting for candidates that aren't mean to animals.

After a week of 1000s of copies of anti-Muslim DVDs circulating, a "chemical irritant" was sprayed through a window of the the Islamic Society of Greater Dayton where babies and children were being kept while their mothers were engaged in prayers.

Due to a quirk in Brazilian electoral law, candidates can put any name they want on the ballot, as long as it isn't offensive. At least eight candidates have chosen to be known as "Barack Obama" in the Oct. 5 elections.

Only two questions about global poverty have been asked in the history of modern presidential debates. This needs to be a higher priority, considering billions of people live in poverty. Ask this year's presidential candidates to address this issue!

Care2 is proud to announce America's Favorite Animal Shelter contest - help your favorite animal shelter or rescue group win $10,000 by voting and spreading the word. Save animals and promote pet adoption with your vote! Voting deadline: Nov. 1, 2008.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service starts a helicopter round-up of wild horses at Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge Monday. As Kristian Foden-Vencil reports, the population control measure has several animal rights groups incensed.