Articles Index
Fifty Exotic Animals Killed in Zanesville OH
Terry Thompson apparently released 56 of his exotic animals, including lions, tigers, wolves, leopards and bears, before committing suicide on October 18, 2011. Authorities killed 48 animals, one was hit and killed by a motorist, one monkey was killed by one of the big cats, and six animals were taken to a zoo.
Vegans and Honey
While arguments against honey may not be as easy to understand as those against meat or fur, for vegans, any exploitation of an animal is a violation of that animal's rights. Because honey comes from bees and bees are animals, honey is an animal product and therefore not vegan.
Limit Laws
"Limit laws" are designed to protect people, pets and neighbors, but animal advocates oppose limit laws because they hurt so many innocent people and pets. There are better ways to achieve the same goals.
Pink Slime FAQ
What is pink slime? How is it made? Is it safe to eat? How can I avoid pink slime?
What’s Wrong With Cage-Free Eggs?
Horrible images of hens crowded in battery cages sometimes inspire people to reach for the “cage free” carton of eggs at the supermarket. But “cage free” does not mean “cruelty-free.”
What's Wrong with Grazing on Public Lands?
What's wrong with grazing on public lands? Interview with Mike Hudak,chair of the Sierra Club's National Grazing Team.
Animal Rights and Racism
Racism should have no part in the animal protection movement, but since racism so thoroughly permeates our society, it does sometimes rear its ugly head. When is an animal protection campaign racist, and how can we avoid racism in animal rights campaigns?
Aquariums and Animal Rights - What's Wrong with Aquariums?
Why do animal rights activists oppose aquariums? Do fish and have rights? What are the concerns about keeping marine mammals in captivity?
Fur, Cruelty and Animal Rights - Baby Seals Clubbed on the Ice
Fur and Animal Rights: Every year, hundreds of thousands of baby harp seals are clubbed to death in front of their mothers by Canadian fishermen. The quota set by the Canadian government for 2008 was 275,000 seals. The event has turned into an annual spectacle, with animal protection groups attempting to document the slaughter from ships or helicopters.
First Ag-Gag Laws in United States Are Over Twenty Years Old
Ag-gag laws are in the news in 2012, and many consider Iowa to have the nation's first ag-gag law, but the first ag-gag laws were passed over twenty years ago.
Horse Racing and Animal Rights - Whats Wrong with Horse Racing
What kinds of cruelty or abuse are involved in horse racing, and what is the animal rights position on horse racing? What are the animal welfare concerns about horse racing?
What's Wrong with Eggs?
What's wrong with eating eggs? Eating eggs is bad for animals, the environment and human health.
HBO Cancels Show After Third Horse Dies
HBO has canceled the show “Luck” after three horses died in separate incidents during filming. The show about horse racing starred Dustin Hoffman and was canceled following a demand from the American Humane Association, which oversees animal action in movies and television.
What are Ag-Gag Laws and Why Are They Dangerous?
Several state legislatures have considered "ag-gag" laws that would protect animal abusers and punish whistleblowers. What are "Ag-Gag" laws, and why are they dangerous?
Arguments For and Against Zoos
As children, we're taught that zoos save endangered species and educate the public about animals, but zoos are not that simple and the arguments for and against zoos concern the treatment of the animals as well as the real lessons that children learn.
What Does "No Animals Were Harmed" Mean?
What does the sentence "No Animals Were HarmedŽ" from the American Humane Association at the end of the credits of a movie or TV show mean? Most people would be surprised to learn that it doesn't literally mean that no animals were harmed.
Are Animal Fostering and Rescue Expenses Tax-Deductible?
Are animal fostering and rescue expenses tax-deductible? After a June, 2011 U.S. Tax Court decision, it depends on several factors.
Law Enforcement Raids Butterball Turkey Farm After Undercover Investigation
According to Mercy for Animals, law enforcement officers raided a Butterball turkey farm after an undercover investigation revealed shocking cruelty.
What's Wrong with Eating Pork?
The reasons for not eating pork include animal rights, animal welfare, the environment and human health.
What's Wrong with Eating Beef?
Between the animal protection issues, environmental issues and health issues, there are plenty of reasons not to eat beef.
What's Wrong with Chicken?
Chicken consumption in the United States has been on the rise since the 1940s, but concerns about animal rights, factory farming, sustainability, and human health are causing some people to swear off chicken meat and go vegetarian and vegan.
Mitt Romney Ties a Dog to the Roof of His Car in 1983
In 1983, Mitt Romney tied the family dog, Seamus the Irish Setter, to the roof of his car for a twelve-hour drive to Canada. After the dog suffered an attack of diarrhea, Romney hosed down his car and the dog, and kept driving with the dog on top of the car. What kind of person straps a dog to the roof of the car, keeps the dog there after he gets sick, and keeps driving?
Starting Your Own Group
You may find that there isn’t a local animal rights group that addresses the issue you are concerned about, so you’d like to start your own. Congratulations! Here are some tips for getting your group off the ground.
NIH Stops Chimp Experiments
The U.S. National Institute of Health (NIH) decided in December of 2011 to freeze funding for new research involving chimpanzees.
Animal Rights Activists File Lawsuit Against AETA
In December of 2011, five animal rights activists filed a lawsuit to try to invalidate the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA). Represented by the Center for Constitutional Rights, they argue that the law is unconstitutional because it violates their rights under the First Amendment and Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.