Animal Rights 101 (8)
Animals are sentient beings, capable of suffering and feeling pain, but what does this mean in a society where so many are treated as unfeeling objects? This page will give the basic tenets of animal rights, explain the distinction between animal rights and animal welfare, answer some frequently asked questions, and track some of major achievements of the animal rights movement.

Vivisection (6)
Vivisection is literally the cutting of a living being. This page will explore the ethics behind student dissection, animal experimentation for medical research as well as animal testing for cosmetics and household products.

Animals Used for Food (8)
Over nine billion animals are killed for food in the US every year. Most of these are confined in factory farms and are inhumanely crowded and fed a diet laced with hormones and antibiotics before they are slaughtered. This page will explore the issues surrounding factory farming, "humane" farming, vegetarianism and veganism.

Animals Used in Clothing (5)
Fur, wool, silk and leather are some of the ways animals are used to make clothing. Many have encountered fur protests and have seen the video footage of baby seals being clubbed to death for their fur. Probably less familiar are the issues surrounding wool, silk and leather. We’ll explore the issues surrounding each of these, and also discuss the vegan alternatives.

Wildlife (6)
In the United States, several federal laws protect wildlife, but most wildlife is managed at the state level. Certain species are also managed at the international level. This page will explore wildlife management at all levels, including hunting, non-lethal management and endangered species.

Animals in Entertainment (6)
Thie page will explore the ethical issues behind using animals in entertainment, including cirucses, zoos, rodeos, racing, cockfighting, and dog fighting. Issues will include confinement of wild animals in captivity, and the ethics of training and forcing animals to perform and fight.

Companion Animals - Pets (6)
Probably our closest relationships with other species are the relationships we have with our companion animals. As much as our society values companion animals, there are still many issues regarding cat and dog overpopulation, spaying and neutering, animal cruelty, feral cats, and exotic pets.

Working Animals (5)
In our increasingly modernized and mechanized society, one might believe that issues surrounding working animals are no longer relevant. Yet battles still rage regarding carriage horses and the conditions under which they are forced to work. This page will explore some of the ethical issues surrounding working animals and the conditions they are forced to endure.

Animal Law (5)
As society changes the way it thinks about animals, the law is also evolving to reflect our shifting views of animals. Not actually a single area of law practice, animal law encompasses a wide variety of issues that frequently fall under other areas of law practice. The many issues include animal cruelty, pet trusts, custody battles, housing, humane agriculture laws, and wildlife protection.

Organizations and Activists (7)
This page will introduce you to the large, national groups that work on animal protection issues, as well as notable leaders in the animal rights movement, celebrity activists and legislators. Groups include PeTA, Farm Animal Reform Movement, The Humane Society of the United States, and Farm Sanctuary. Celebrities include Paul McCartney, Chrissy Hynde, Kim Basinger, and Alicia Silverstone.

Education (5)
More and more educational institutions are offering classes and programs in animal studies to explore animal rights from an ethical and philosophical standpoint. This page will explore some of these programs, and the emergence of animal studies as an academic field.

Companies (5)
This page will explore various notable companies -- both naughty and nice -- in the field of animal rights. Which fast food chain is known for buying factory-farmed chickens? Which companies test on animals, and which have stopped? Which companies provide cruelty-free vegan products? And which high fashion designer refuses to use fur or leather?

Getting Active (13)
Ready to get started? There are many different ways to help animals! Everyone can find something that will fit their personality and lifestyle. This page gives you information on how to make changes in your own lifestyle, write letters, organize a protest, find a local group, working with the media, and even how to start your own group.