[ad_1] Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid to become the next president of the United States. Harris’ campaign gives us an unprecedented opportunity to evaluate a presidential candidate’s substantive achievements for animals as the chief legal officer of a state, in addition to their animal protection record […]
Advocates granted High Court approval to challenge council’s decision to approve UK salmon mega-farm
[ad_1] Animal Equality has been granted permission to challenge the UK’s first fully on-land salmon mega-farm. Just 5% of cases make it this far. The farm plans to “produce” 5,000 tons of fish annually–the equivalent of approximately one million fish per year. This has sparked concerns for animals and the environment, due to the intensive […]
Advocates launch global campaign against Aldi’s double standards
[ad_1] Update 9/4/24: In Chicago, Animal Equality protested outside an Aldi store. Advocates displayed a life-size cage that is typically used to confine pregnant pigs throughout their pregnancies. This cage highlighted the suffering of pregnant pigs in Aldi’s U.S. supply chain. Update 8/29/24: In the Bronx, New York City, advocates protested at the grand opening […]
Advocates urge Olympic chefs to drop foie gras at the 2024 Games
[ad_1] Over a month ago, Animal Equality’s global team launched a campaign to remove foie gras from the 2024 Olympic hospitality menu. Foie gras production involves force-feeding ducks and geese multiple times daily until their livers swell up to ten times their natural size. Many animals bleed, pant, shake, and vomit during this process. Advocates […]
Leading advocates unite at AVA Summit in Washington, D.C.
[ad_1] At the Animal and Vegan Advocacy Summit this May, Animal Equality President Sharon Núñez, Vice President for Latin America Dulce Ramírez, and UK Executive Director Abigail Penny delivered noteworthy speeches. Meanwhile, President Núñez discussed animal advocacy with hosts of the How I Learned to Love Shrimp podcast. Animal Equality’s leadership shared stories about legislative […]
Why it’s time for Conservative animal rights advocates to step up
[ad_1] Partisan sorting The process of partisan sorting has significant implications for political dynamics and governance. As individuals and groups realign themselves politically based on their ideological beliefs, the risk of polarisation increases as individuals and parties become less willing to compromise or collaborate across party lines. Partisan sorting means many policies fail to win […]
Refrain from giving rabbits as Easter gift, animal advocates urge – NBC Los Angeles
[ad_1] With Easter a little over a week away, shelter officials and animal rescue groups in Riverside County are urging people not to buy rabbits as holiday gifts for children. They say that what begins as a well-meaning gesture often leads to abandoned animals when the novelty wears off and families realize they’re not equipped […]
Animal welfare advocates will keep trying to expand veterinary care, telehealth
[ad_1] A coalition of animal welfare advocates said it is not giving up on its efforts to expand care. The Vet Care Coalition says it will try again next year to get the state Legislature to create a new position and enable more use of telehealth. The Dumb Friends League is one of the organizations […]
Animal Advocates Should Turn Their Attention To Hollywood
[ad_1] including those focused on the welfare of farmed animals —should turn their attention to film. Getty Images “Coffee Wars,” a new movie starring singer, actor, and vegan activist Kate Nash hit streaming services last month, to the delight of certain plant-based corners of the internet. The story follows a down-on-her-luck vegan café owner (Nash) […]
Animal welfare advocates disappointed with ‘watered down’ testing transparency bill – The Virginian-Pilot
[ad_1] A bill intended to increase transparency at animal testing facilities is heading to the governor’s desk — but advocates say it’s been gutted almost past the point of recognition. “I am disappointed that it was so watered down,” said Sen. Jennifer Boysko, a Fairfax Democrat who introduced the measure. The legislation, co-sponsored by Franklin […]