Tag: animal welfare
Animal protection organizations provide life-saving aid for animals in LA fires
In Defense Animal Rescue is helping to support animal rescuers and provide life-saving aid for animals affected by the crisis.
How the psychology of oppression perpetuates harm to animals and the...
To achieve justice for all species and the environment, we must create a more relational world.
How sustainable next-gen materials can create a more ethical consumer market
The nascent industry of next-gen materials is set to dethrone unsustainable animal-based materials.
New report reveals rise in antimicrobial use in animals
A possible contribution to rising rates of AMR is the overuse of medically important antimicrobials in food-producing animals.
New York bans native wildlife killing competitions
The statewide law, signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, "prohibits events during which contestants compete to kill the most, the heaviest, and the smallest animals for cash and prizes."
Animal rights activists accuse Direct Action Everywhere of misconduct, retaliation, and...
Activists say core members of Direct Action Everywhere’s leadership team fostered a cultish environment at the California animal rights nonprofit.
Supreme Court’s ruling on humane treatment of pigs could catalyze a...
While the ruling was fractured and reflected complex legal questions, it is a major victory for those working to improve farm animal welfare.
Supreme Court upholds California Prop. 12
California's Prop. 1, which bans the in-state sale of pork, eggs, and veal from animals “confined in a cruel manner,” was challenged by the corporate pork production industry.
Are America’s biggest food companies making progress toward reducing animal suffering?
Like countless animal lovers, I have always considered myself as someone who deeply cares for animals. As a kid, my pet dogs,...
Humanity is getting increasingly serious about enforcing animal rights protections all...
The scene was heart-crushing: 21 dogs, many sick, wounded and infected, on heavy chains or trapped in filthy kennels with no food...
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Whitmer’s data center push isn’t just bad for Michigan—it’s bad for the world
Michiganders are "fighting like hell" because they understand exactly what is at stake.
Congress targets SCOTUS Roundup ruling with new warning label bill
This newly introduced bipartisan bill called the People Over Poison Act (H.R. 9528) seeks to mandate health warning labels on pesticides and restore consumers' rights to sue chemical manufacturers.
‘Conspicuous corruption’ solidifies in-your-face Trump Legacy for militant, ‘up yours, suckers’ derision
It's as if America was feeling so bad about itself that it had to replay the politics of self-mutilation, as if loaded with masochists.
Cut the Pentagon, save the planet: The $1.5 trillion climate solution we can’t ignore
The Pentagon budget is a clear target, with the potential to address rising environmental, economic, and public health crises globally.
Massachusetts healthcare workers strike against hospital giant
About 4,500 nurses and home-care clinicians walked out after contract talks with Mass General Brigham broke down over pay, staffing, insurance costs, and patient care.