Animal Rights: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Basic Tenets
Animal rights is the belief that animals have an intrinsic value separate from any value they have to humans, and are worthy of moral consideration. They have a right to be free of oppression, confinement, use and abuse by humans. Here's why.
Animal rights is the belief that animals have an intrinsic value separate from any value they have to humans, and are worthy of moral consideration. They have a right to be free of oppression, confinement, use and abuse by humans. Here's why.
RightsvWelfare
Although animal rights and animal welfare frequently fall on the same side of an issue, there is a fundamental difference between the two ideologies: the right of humans to use animals.
Although animal rights and animal welfare frequently fall on the same side of an issue, there is a fundamental difference between the two ideologies: the right of humans to use animals.
Reporting Animal Cruelty
Learn more about what constitutes animal cruelty, why reporting animal cruelty is important, who you should call and general guidelines for making your report.
Learn more about what constitutes animal cruelty, why reporting animal cruelty is important, who you should call and general guidelines for making your report.
The Hunting Debate
The arguments for and against hunting are both practical and ethical. This page explains the arguments about wildlife management, ethics, recreation, and human/deer conflicts.
The arguments for and against hunting are both practical and ethical. This page explains the arguments about wildlife management, ethics, recreation, and human/deer conflicts.
McDonald's and Animal Rights
McDonald’s is the world’s largest user of beef, and of all companies, probably has the most colorful animal rights history. From the longest trial in British history, to the non-vegetarian french fry scandal, to their support of factory farming practices, McDonald’s seems unable to keep themselves out of the campaigns of animal activists.
McDonald’s is the world’s largest user of beef, and of all companies, probably has the most colorful animal rights history. From the longest trial in British history, to the non-vegetarian french fry scandal, to their support of factory farming practices, McDonald’s seems unable to keep themselves out of the campaigns of animal activists.
pigs
Photo of rescued pigs at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.
Photo of rescued pigs at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.
brown chickens
Photo of rescued chickens at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Photo of rescued chickens at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Black Cow
Photo of rescued cow at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Photo of rescued cow at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Black White Chickens
Photo of rescued chickens at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Photo of rescued chickens at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Turkeys
Photo of rescued turkeys at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.
Photo of rescued turkeys at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.
Lamb
Photo of rescued lamb at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.
Photo of rescued lamb at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.
Sheep
Photo of rescued sheep at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Photo of rescued sheep at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
cows
Photo of rescued cows at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Photo of rescued cows at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
TimelineModern
Timeline of the modern Animal Rights Movement, including major milestones, setbacks and accomplishments.
Timeline of the modern Animal Rights Movement, including major milestones, setbacks and accomplishments.
EndangeredZoos
Zoos are widely regarded as guardians of endangered species, so why do animal rights activists claim the zoos are abusive and cruel?
Zoos are widely regarded as guardians of endangered species, so why do animal rights activists claim the zoos are abusive and cruel?
Animal Rights - Articles
An index of Articles for the Animal Rights guide site.
An index of Articles for the Animal Rights guide site.
Changes in Your Own Life
For many activists, making changes in your own life is the first step toward helping animals. Each time we buy or boycott a product, we are voting with our wallets. By making these changes, you become part of the solution.
For many activists, making changes in your own life is the first step toward helping animals. Each time we buy or boycott a product, we are voting with our wallets. By making these changes, you become part of the solution.
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.
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.
Grassroots Lobbying
Grassroots Lobbying 101 - This page will explain what grassroots lobbying is, why you should do it, and how to do it.
Grassroots Lobbying 101 - This page will explain what grassroots lobbying is, why you should do it, and how to do it.
Animal Rights - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Animal Rights guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Animal Rights guide site.
Lanolin Facts
Lanolin, found in many health and beauty items, is a byproduct of the wool industry, which involves animal cruelty toward sheep.
Lanolin, found in many health and beauty items, is a byproduct of the wool industry, which involves animal cruelty toward sheep.
Now Vegan
Now that I’m vegan, what do I do with my animal products -- my leather shoes and wool sweaters?
Now that I’m vegan, what do I do with my animal products -- my leather shoes and wool sweaters?
Animal Rights - FAQs
An index of FAQs for the Animal Rights guide site.
An index of FAQs for the Animal Rights guide site.
Local Groups
Large national groups are great for generating publicity for an issue, backing a campaign with significant financial support, and influencing federal legislation. But they can’t beat smaller, local groups for taking action on local issues, organizing local events, and reaching people one on one.
Large national groups are great for generating publicity for an issue, backing a campaign with significant financial support, and influencing federal legislation. But they can’t beat smaller, local groups for taking action on local issues, organizing local events, and reaching people one on one.
Interviews
When the media shows up to your event or invites you to the studio for an interview, be prepared.
When the media shows up to your event or invites you to the studio for an interview, be prepared.
How to Write Effective Letters
Instructions for writing effective letters to the editor, letters to legislators for grassroots lobbying campaigns, and letters to companies as part of a boycott campaign.
Instructions for writing effective letters to the editor, letters to legislators for grassroots lobbying campaigns, and letters to companies as part of a boycott campaign.
About - Animal Rights Buyer's Guide
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.
Non-Vegan Animal Activist
Can I speak out for animals if I’m not vegan? Does that make me a hypocrite?
Can I speak out for animals if I’m not vegan? Does that make me a hypocrite?
GettingMessage
Learn how to get your message out to the media through press releases, public service announcements and calendar listings.
Learn how to get your message out to the media through press releases, public service announcements and calendar listings.
Animal Rights - Issues
An index of Issues for the Animal Rights guide site.
An index of Issues for the Animal Rights guide site.
Getting Active
There are many different ways to help animals! Everyone can find something that will fit their personality and lifestyle.
There are many different ways to help animals! Everyone can find something that will fit their personality and lifestyle.
Hunting Arguments
The arguments for and against hunting are both practical and ethical. This page explains the arguments about wildlife management, ethics, recreation, and human/deer conflicts.
The arguments for and against hunting are both practical and ethical. This page explains the arguments about wildlife management, ethics, recreation, and human/deer conflicts.
Now that I'm vegan . . .
Now that I’m vegan, what do I do with my animal products -- my leather shoes and wool sweaters?
Now that I’m vegan, what do I do with my animal products -- my leather shoes and wool sweaters?
ProtestsDemonstrations
How to organize and publicize protests and demonstations.
How to organize and publicize protests and demonstations.
Letter Writing
Letters are a very effective tool for reaching the public, your legislators, and companies.
Letters are a very effective tool for reaching the public, your legislators, and companies.
Not Vegan
Can I speak out for animals if I’m not vegan? Does that make me a hypocrite?
Can I speak out for animals if I’m not vegan? Does that make me a hypocrite?