Articles IndexAnimal Advocacy Viewpoints: Welfare, Rights and Protection
Compare the difference between the animal welfare, animal rights and animal protection points of view. Animal Advocacy or Activism? Where Do You Draw the Line?
Learn about the different ways people define animal rights activism, from personal actions and proselytizing to organizing and even civil disobedience. Technology Resources for Animal Activists
Get more information about using technology resources to enhance grassroots organizing and activism for social change. Leading Animal Rights Publications
These are some of the leading consumer magazines and scholarly journals providing information about the animal rights movement. Some publications are out of print, but readers may be able to find back issues. Corporate Profile: Anheuser-Busch and Animal Rights
Anheuser-Busch, a multi-billion dollar corporation invested in the beer industry and theme parks, stresses its commitment to wildlife conservation and the environment. However, it has been heavily criticized for its endorsement of animal cruelty in the name of sports and entertainment. Organization Profile: National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS)
The National Anti-Vivisection Society, founded in 1929, strives to eliminate the use of animals in experiments for product testing, education and scientific research. Learn more about NAVS and its programs in this organization profile. The Case Against Classroom Dissection
Learn about dissection in schools from an animal rights perspective, including ethical and environmental issues, as well as impacts on students. Find out about more about alternatives to traditional dissection, including synthetic models and computer software. Legal Protections for Students Opposed to Dissection
Learn about student-choice laws and policies that protect students who object to dissection in the classroom. Find out about the current laws and what you can do to get involved. Why Lanolin is Not Cruelty-Free
Lanolin, found in many health and beauty items, is a byproduct of the wool industry, which involves animal cruelty toward sheep. Corporate Profile: The Body Shop and Animal Rights
The Body Shop has built a strong reputation as a socially and environmentally responsible corporation. The company has been applauded for its stance against animal testing, but criticized for its willingness to use some animal-derived ingredients. Reporting Animal Cruelty in Your Community
Learn more about what constitutes animal cruelty, why reporting animal cruelty is important, who you should call and general guidelines for making your report. V is for Vegetarian: Defining a Lifestyle Choice
Many people involved in animal rights choose not to eat or use any animal products in their everyday lives. Because going vegetarian is a personal choice, motivated by different reasons, there are many variations. But there are some standard definitions of what vegetarian and vegan mean. The Basic Tenets of the Animal Rights Movement
Learn about the basic tenets of the animal rights movement, what critics say about animal rights, the difference between the animal rights philosophy and the animal welfare approach, and tactics of animal rights activists. Conservation or Cruelty? The Pros and Cons of Zoos
Supporters of zoos often highlight the wildlife conservation and public education aspects of these facilities that keep wild animals in captivity. Opponents of zoos say the captive environments cannot adequately meet the needs of wild animals and encourage animal cruelty. Leading Animal Rights Organizations
These are some of the leading animal rights organizations working on issues such as animals in entertainment, animal experimentation, factory farming and other forms of animal exploitation and cruelty. 10 Things You Can Do to Help Animals
Yes, animal activism can be for everyone. Here are 10 things you can do to incorporate animal rights into your everyday living.
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