For the past few years, scientists have warned that a human-driven mass extinction of animal species has begun. The focus falls mostly upon land-dwelling vertebrates, but fails to mention one critically endangered species: homo politicus, threatened on all sides by the collapse of its native habitat, the public square. Aristotle writes in the Politics that […]
What does a political campaign, John Belushi & ‘Animal House’ have in common? Party animals
I’ve been called a conservative. I’ve been called a liberal. When I was 19, after being elected to the Western Placer Unified School District board, I was told I had no business being a trustee because I had no kids in school. I was told by a Mormon that I was “more Mormon” based on […]
We got political for animals in 2023, and you did too!
There are a couple of fundamental premises that guide HSLF’s political advocacy for animals. Every year is an election year—and every election is an opportunity to improve the lives of animals. This year was no exception. Thankfully, more and more animal advocates have joined our ranks—and as a result, an increasing number of candidates for […]
A Trophy-Hunting Ban Could Hurt Animals More Than It Helps
Congress is again considering a ban on importing hunting trophies from Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Republicans and Democrats alike have championed such import bans in the past. Supporters claim a ban will conserve wildlife by discouraging Americans from traveling to Africa and killing wildebeests, zebras, elephants and other charismatic megafauna. But banning trophy hunting could […]