Animal Rights: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
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.
VivisectionFAQ
Vivisection FAQ: Why do animal rights activists oppose animal experimentation? Isn’t there a law to protect animals in laboratories? Doesn’t the end justify the means?
Vivisection FAQ: Why do animal rights activists oppose animal experimentation? Isn’t there a law to protect animals in laboratories? Doesn’t the end justify the means?
FurFarmed
Fur and Animal Rights: Approximately 30 million animals are raised in cages and cruelly killed worldwide for fur every year. Minks are the animals most commonly raised on fur farms, but foxes, chinchillas, rabbits, dogs and other animals are also victims. Animals raised on fur farms live in intense confinement, and suffer psychologically. Methods of killing on fur farms include breaking the animal's neck, gassing, lethal injection, genital electrocution and anal electrocution.
Fur and Animal Rights: Approximately 30 million animals are raised in cages and cruelly killed worldwide for fur every year. Minks are the animals most commonly raised on fur farms, but foxes, chinchillas, rabbits, dogs and other animals are also victims. Animals raised on fur farms live in intense confinement, and suffer psychologically. Methods of killing on fur farms include breaking the animal's neck, gassing, lethal injection, genital electrocution and anal electrocution.
Human Overpopulation
Human overpopulation is an animal rights issue as well as an environmental issue and a human rights issue. Human activities take habitat away from wild animals as well as kill animals directly.
Human overpopulation is an animal rights issue as well as an environmental issue and a human rights issue. Human activities take habitat away from wild animals as well as kill animals directly.
Animal Rights - Articles
An index of articles for the Animal Rights guide site.
An index of articles for the Animal Rights guide site.
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.
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?
Top 10 Animal Rights Issues
The top 10 animals rights issues, including human overpopulation, veganism, factory farming, animal experimentation, pets, and hunting.
The top 10 animals rights issues, including human overpopulation, veganism, factory farming, animal experimentation, pets, and hunting.
Fur Trapping
Fur and Animal Rights: Approximately 10 million animals are trapped and killed worldwide each year for fur. Several U.S. states and many countries have banned the steel-jawed leg hold trap, which is notorious for its cruelty. Trappers now get around this ban by using other types of traps, including snare traps, conibear traps or leg hold traps with a thin layer of padding added. If you spend time in the woods with your dog or cat, it is important to learn how to release these traps.
Fur and Animal Rights: Approximately 10 million animals are trapped and killed worldwide each year for fur. Several U.S. states and many countries have banned the steel-jawed leg hold trap, which is notorious for its cruelty. Trappers now get around this ban by using other types of traps, including snare traps, conibear traps or leg hold traps with a thin layer of padding added. If you spend time in the woods with your dog or cat, it is important to learn how to release these traps.
Milk Facts
Objections to milk include animal rights concerns, environmental issues and human health risks.
Objections to milk include animal rights concerns, environmental issues and human health risks.
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.
Hunting Accidents
Ever wonder how many people are killed or injured in hunting accidents? According to the International Hunter Education Association, approximately 1,000 people in the US and Canada are accidentally shot by hunters every year
Ever wonder how many people are killed or injured in hunting accidents? According to the International Hunter Education Association, approximately 1,000 people in the US and Canada are accidentally shot by hunters every year
Types of Diets
Descriptions of various types of vegan and vegetarian diets, including some diets that are sometimes confused with vegan and vegetarian diets.
Descriptions of various types of vegan and vegetarian diets, including some diets that are sometimes confused with vegan and vegetarian diets.
Animal Welfare Act
Summary of the Animal Welfare Act - Which facilities are covered? Which animals are covered? Which animals are exlcuded? How does the AWA protect animals? What are the AWA regulations? What are the criticisms of the AWA?
Summary of the Animal Welfare Act - Which facilities are covered? Which animals are covered? Which animals are exlcuded? How does the AWA protect animals? What are the AWA regulations? What are the criticisms of the AWA?
FactoryFarmingFAQ
Factory farming is the modern practice of raising animals for food in extreme confinement, in order to maximize profits. In addition to intense confinement, abuses usually associated with factory farming include massive doses of hormones and antibiotics, battery cages, debeaking, tail docking, gestation crates, and veal crates.
Factory farming is the modern practice of raising animals for food in extreme confinement, in order to maximize profits. In addition to intense confinement, abuses usually associated with factory farming include massive doses of hormones and antibiotics, battery cages, debeaking, tail docking, gestation crates, and veal crates.
Obama AR Issues
Where does President Barack Obama stand on animal rights issues, and what is his administration's animal rights record? This site will be updated continuously throughout Obama's administration.
Where does President Barack Obama stand on animal rights issues, and what is his administration's animal rights record? This site will be updated continuously throughout Obama's administration.
FakeFurOrReal
Is it fake fur or real fur? Labels are not always correct, and you can't always tell by looking and touching, but there is one fool-proof test.
Is it fake fur or real fur? Labels are not always correct, and you can't always tell by looking and touching, but there is one fool-proof test.
Animal Rights Introduction
Start here for a basic introduction to the animal rights movement, including history, philosophy and issues
Start here for a basic introduction to the animal rights movement, including history, philosophy and issues
SolutionFactoryFarming
The cruelty of factory farming is well-documented, but what is the solution? Why can't we continue eating meat and other animal products and just treat the animals humanely?
The cruelty of factory farming is well-documented, but what is the solution? Why can't we continue eating meat and other animal products and just treat the animals humanely?
Draize Test
Definition of "Draize Test," an issue in animal rights and vivisection.
Definition of "Draize Test," an issue in animal rights and vivisection.
LD50
Definition of the controversial LD50 test, or Lethal Dose 50 test, an issue in animal rights and vivisection.
Definition of the controversial LD50 test, or Lethal Dose 50 test, an issue in animal rights and vivisection.
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.
AntibioticsHormonesrBGH
Factory farms cannot afford to care about animals collectively or individually. The animals are merely a product, and antibiotics and growth hormones such as rBGH are employed to make the operation more profitable.
Factory farms cannot afford to care about animals collectively or individually. The animals are merely a product, and antibiotics and growth hormones such as rBGH are employed to make the operation more profitable.
Stem Cells and Vivisection
Could stem cell research end animal experimentation some day? An analysis of whether stem cell research might end vivisection in the future, and how this impacts the animal rights and animal welfare positions.
Could stem cell research end animal experimentation some day? An analysis of whether stem cell research might end vivisection in the future, and how this impacts the animal rights and animal welfare positions.
FurSeals
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.
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.
Homemade Fruit Fly Trap
Instructions for how to make a humane, homemade fruit fly trap. And chances are, you won't have to buy anything.
Instructions for how to make a humane, homemade fruit fly trap. And chances are, you won't have to buy anything.
Grass-Fed Beef
What are the Differences Between Grass Fed Beef, Organic Beef and Feedlot Beef? How do they compare environmentally?
What are the Differences Between Grass Fed Beef, Organic Beef and Feedlot Beef? How do they compare environmentally?
Horse Slaughter Arguments
While animal advocates argue against horse slaughter, some horse breeders and owners say that horse slaughter is a necessary evil. Issues include overbreeding, horse racing, and financial factors.
While animal advocates argue against horse slaughter, some horse breeders and owners say that horse slaughter is a necessary evil. Issues include overbreeding, horse racing, and financial factors.
Circus Elephant Abuse
Elephants in circuses experience abuse at the hands of their trainers, including beatings, confinement and electrical shocks. Part 2 of a 4-part series. Bullhooks, rampages, and unnatural behaviors.
Elephants in circuses experience abuse at the hands of their trainers, including beatings, confinement and electrical shocks. Part 2 of a 4-part series. Bullhooks, rampages, and unnatural behaviors.
EarthlingsReview
Review of the documentary film 'Earthlings' on DVD. Two-thirds of the footage is undercover videos, taking the viewer to places where video cameras would probably never be allowed, including a circus elephant training facility, where an elephant trainer explains to a new employee how to dig the hook into an elephant’s flesh and twist it in order to teach the elephant to obey.
Review of the documentary film 'Earthlings' on DVD. Two-thirds of the footage is undercover videos, taking the viewer to places where video cameras would probably never be allowed, including a circus elephant training facility, where an elephant trainer explains to a new employee how to dig the hook into an elephant’s flesh and twist it in order to teach the elephant to obey.
DeerManagement
Learn about the financial incentives for state wildlife agencies to manage deer as a resource for hunters, as well as the strategies to increase the deer population on state wildlife management lands, including clear-cutting, farmer lease programs and plantings of deer-preferred vegetation. Includes quotes from state agencies of Arizona, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois.
Learn about the financial incentives for state wildlife agencies to manage deer as a resource for hunters, as well as the strategies to increase the deer population on state wildlife management lands, including clear-cutting, farmer lease programs and plantings of deer-preferred vegetation. Includes quotes from state agencies of Arizona, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois.
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.”
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.”
Iditarod Dogs
Background and history of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race; Cruelty to the dogs and other animals, including culling, beating, whipping and deaths, from an animal rights perspective.
Background and history of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race; Cruelty to the dogs and other animals, including culling, beating, whipping and deaths, from an animal rights perspective.
Rescued Chickens at Farm Sanctuary
Photo of rescued chickens at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Photo of rescued chickens at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
SpayNeuterFAQ
Cats and dogs will not become extinct because of spay/neuter campaigns, and here's why.
Cats and dogs will not become extinct because of spay/neuter campaigns, and here's why.
Rescued Cow at Farm Sanctuary
Photo of rescued cow at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Photo of rescued cow at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Humane Meat
Most people would probably agree that factory farms are cruel, but is certified humane meat the answer? Animal activists argue both sides.
Most people would probably agree that factory farms are cruel, but is certified humane meat the answer? Animal activists argue both sides.
What is a CAFO?
What is a CAFO? The US Environmental Protection Agency has a very specific definition.
What is a CAFO? The US Environmental Protection Agency has a very specific definition.
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.
Keeping Pets
Do Animal Rights Activists Want to Take My Pets Away? Because of pet overpopulation, just about all animal activists would probably agree that we should spay and neuter our cats and dogs. But there would be some disagreement if you were to ask whether we should keep and breed cats and dogs if all the shelters were empty and there were good, loving homes available.
Do Animal Rights Activists Want to Take My Pets Away? Because of pet overpopulation, just about all animal activists would probably agree that we should spay and neuter our cats and dogs. But there would be some disagreement if you were to ask whether we should keep and breed cats and dogs if all the shelters were empty and there were good, loving homes available.
Rescued Pigs at Farm Sanctuary
Photo of rescued pigs at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.
Photo of rescued pigs at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.
Veganism
Veganism is the abstention from all animal products, such as meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, lanolin, wool, fur, silk, suede and leather.
Veganism is the abstention from all animal products, such as meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, lanolin, wool, fur, silk, suede and leather.
Animals as Property
On a philosophical level, abolishing the property status of all animals would be a great step forward in animal rights, because it would make it more difficult, if not impossible, for animal exploiters to continue using animals. On a more practical level, there are important legal reasons, right now, why pets should not be treated as property, so the debate over the property status of animals usually centers around pets
On a philosophical level, abolishing the property status of all animals would be a great step forward in animal rights, because it would make it more difficult, if not impossible, for animal exploiters to continue using animals. On a more practical level, there are important legal reasons, right now, why pets should not be treated as property, so the debate over the property status of animals usually centers around pets
FARMprofile
Profile, background and history of Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM)
Profile, background and history of Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM)
What's Wrong with Eating Fish
The reasons for not eating fish range from animal rights concerns to the effects of overfishing on the environment.
The reasons for not eating fish range from animal rights concerns to the effects of overfishing on the environment.
WrongGrassFedBeef
Although the production of feedlot beef is widely recognized as environmentally irresponsible, few people realize how destructive grass-fed beef is.
Although the production of feedlot beef is widely recognized as environmentally irresponsible, few people realize how destructive grass-fed beef is.
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.
Milk and Human Health
Cow's milk is not necessary for human health and numerous studies link dairy consumption with various health risks.
Cow's milk is not necessary for human health and numerous studies link dairy consumption with various health risks.
AnimalAttorney
There is no one area of law in which all animal rights attorneys practice, because animal issues span many areas of law. Animal rights lawyers have a variety of types of practices.
There is no one area of law in which all animal rights attorneys practice, because animal issues span many areas of law. Animal rights lawyers have a variety of types of practices.
Cruelty-Free Products
What are cruelty-free products and where can I buy cruelty-free products? The answers are not always clear, and cruelty-free products are not always vegan.
What are cruelty-free products and where can I buy cruelty-free products? The answers are not always clear, and cruelty-free products are not always vegan.
PETA Profile
Profile, history and background of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Profile, history and background of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
DeerOverabundance
Instead of using scientific terms, wildlife management agencies will use the word “overabundant” to describe the deer population. “Overabundant” is not a scientific word and has no scientific definition. It has nothing to do with overpopulation or biolgocial carrying capacity.
Instead of using scientific terms, wildlife management agencies will use the word “overabundant” to describe the deer population. “Overabundant” is not a scientific word and has no scientific definition. It has nothing to do with overpopulation or biolgocial carrying capacity.
Livestock Grazing
The Bureau of Land Management manages 256 million acres of public lands in the United States, and allows livestock grazing on 160 million acres of that land. Environmental, taxpayer and wildlife advocates object to the grazing of livestock on public lands for different reasons.
The Bureau of Land Management manages 256 million acres of public lands in the United States, and allows livestock grazing on 160 million acres of that land. Environmental, taxpayer and wildlife advocates object to the grazing of livestock on public lands for different reasons.
Rescued Turkeys at Farm Sanctuary
Photo of rescued turkeys at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.
Photo of rescued turkeys at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.
SwineFluOutbreak
You probably won’t get swine flu from eating pork, but you will help spread the disease and increase the chances of another epidemic.
You probably won’t get swine flu from eating pork, but you will help spread the disease and increase the chances of another epidemic.
Vegan Gift Guide
Vegan Cruelty-Free Gift Guide, Gift Guide for Vegans and Animal Rights Activists
Vegan Cruelty-Free Gift Guide, Gift Guide for Vegans and Animal Rights Activists
AnimalLawProperty
Animals should not be considered property under the law because unlike inanimate objects, they are sentient beings with their own lives and interests.
Animals should not be considered property under the law because unlike inanimate objects, they are sentient beings with their own lives and interests.
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.
Semi-Vegetarian
What is the semi-vegetarian diet, and how is it different from the vegetarian diet?
What is the semi-vegetarian diet, and how is it different from the vegetarian diet?
Human Nature
This piece addresses with certain presupposed "flaws" in human nature from a Christian perspective, and how those flaws keep humanity from acting in a moral manner toward non-human and human animals.
This piece addresses with certain presupposed "flaws" in human nature from a Christian perspective, and how those flaws keep humanity from acting in a moral manner toward non-human and human animals.
Marine Mammal Protection Act
Brief descrition and definition of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. Which animals are covered, and which actions are prohibited?
Brief descrition and definition of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. Which animals are covered, and which actions are prohibited?
Elephant Study
A study published in Science magazine in December, 2008, finds that zoo captivity shortens elephants' lives. An international team of researchers examined data from over 4,500 elephants, and found that elephants in zoos live much shorter lives compared to those in Kenya's Amboseli National Park and even compared to elephants working in a logging camp in Myanmar.
A study published in Science magazine in December, 2008, finds that zoo captivity shortens elephants' lives. An international team of researchers examined data from over 4,500 elephants, and found that elephants in zoos live much shorter lives compared to those in Kenya's Amboseli National Park and even compared to elephants working in a logging camp in Myanmar.
Rescued Cows at Farm Sanctuary
Photo of rescued cows at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Photo of rescued cows at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Rescued Lamb at Farm Sanctuary
Photo of rescued lamb at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.
Photo of rescued lamb at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.
Rescued Sheep at Farm Sanctuary
Photo of rescued sheep at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Photo of rescued sheep at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Milk and Veal
Few people understand how their purchase of milk is connected to the veal industry, when in fact, veal is a by-product of the dairy industry.
Few people understand how their purchase of milk is connected to the veal industry, when in fact, veal is a by-product of the dairy industry.
Jaynes Elephant Part 4
Elephants in circuses experience abuse at the hands of their trainers, including beatings, confinement and electrical shocks. Moral consideration of different species, the ethical disconnect, and elephant sanctuaries.
Elephants in circuses experience abuse at the hands of their trainers, including beatings, confinement and electrical shocks. Moral consideration of different species, the ethical disconnect, and elephant sanctuaries.
Mandatory Spay/Neuter Laws
Some people believe that mandatory spay/neuter laws mean that breeders will be outlawed, and no one will have pets any more. That is absolutely not the case.
Some people believe that mandatory spay/neuter laws mean that breeders will be outlawed, and no one will have pets any more. That is absolutely not the case.
Candidates2008
Voting records as well as statements to the media and other actions, demonstrating the candidates' positions on animal issues such as horse slaughter, endangered species, hunting, and puppy mills.
Voting records as well as statements to the media and other actions, demonstrating the candidates' positions on animal issues such as horse slaughter, endangered species, hunting, and puppy mills.
Bob Barker and Animal Rights
Bob Barker, the former host of The Price is Right, is a long-time animal rights supporter. Barker has made numerous million-dollar donations for animal rights, spoken out against fur, and promoted spaying and neutering of cats and dogs.
Bob Barker, the former host of The Price is Right, is a long-time animal rights supporter. Barker has made numerous million-dollar donations for animal rights, spoken out against fur, and promoted spaying and neutering of cats and dogs.
ProtestsDemonstrations
How to organize and publicize protests and demonstrations.
How to organize and publicize protests and demonstrations.
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.
PaulShapiro
Biography of Paul Shapiro, senior director of The Humane Society of the United States' (HSUS) Factory Farming Campaign.
Biography of Paul Shapiro, senior director of The Humane Society of the United States' (HSUS) Factory Farming Campaign.
PaulShapiroInterview
Interview with Paul Shapiro, Senior Director of The Humane Society of the US's Factory Farming Campaign
Interview with Paul Shapiro, Senior Director of The Humane Society of the US's Factory Farming Campaign
HSUS Profile
Profile, background and history of The Humane Society of the United States
Profile, background and history of The Humane Society of the United States
YesOnProp2
Paul Shapiro on California's Proposition 2, the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act. When passed, Prop 2 will phase out some of the most extreme confinement systems we force upon farm animals, including battery cages for laying hens, veal crates for calves, and gestation crate for breeding pigs. It will reduce the suffering of 20 million animals in the country’s largest agricultural state, and set the nation on a trajectory away from these types of factory farming systems.
Paul Shapiro on California's Proposition 2, the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act. When passed, Prop 2 will phase out some of the most extreme confinement systems we force upon farm animals, including battery cages for laying hens, veal crates for calves, and gestation crate for breeding pigs. It will reduce the suffering of 20 million animals in the country’s largest agricultural state, and set the nation on a trajectory away from these types of factory farming systems.
Flexitarian
What is the flexitarian diet, and how is it different from the vegetarian diet?
What is the flexitarian diet, and how is it different from the vegetarian diet?
PescoVegetarian
What is the pesco-vegetarian diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian diet?
What is the pesco-vegetarian diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian diet?
Vegetarian Diet
What is the vegetarian diet, and how is it different from a vegan diet?
What is the vegetarian diet, and how is it different from a vegan diet?
GettingMessage
Learn how to get free media publicity through press releases, public service announcements and calendar listings.
Learn how to get free media publicity through press releases, public service announcements and calendar listings.
Davis Interview
Karen Davis, Founder of United Poultry Concerns, discusses her early days in the animal rights movement, humane farming, the Canadian seal slaughter, the Silver Spring Monkeys, Ingrid Newkirk, Henry Spira, and Frank Perdue.
Karen Davis, Founder of United Poultry Concerns, discusses her early days in the animal rights movement, humane farming, the Canadian seal slaughter, the Silver Spring Monkeys, Ingrid Newkirk, Henry Spira, and Frank Perdue.
Bauston Interview
Interview with Lorri Bauston, founder of Animal Acres and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary
Interview with Lorri Bauston, founder of Animal Acres and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary
Easter Bunny
Your child may want a live Easter bunny, but are you and your child prepared to care for a live Easter bunny for the next ten years? Includes interview with Susan Mangold, of the House Rabbit Society’s “Make Mine Chocolate!” campaign.
Your child may want a live Easter bunny, but are you and your child prepared to care for a live Easter bunny for the next ten years? Includes interview with Susan Mangold, of the House Rabbit Society’s “Make Mine Chocolate!” campaign.
Fish Farms
While some believe that fish farming is the solution to overfishing, they do not take into account the environmental destruction and the inherent inefficiency of animal agriculture.
While some believe that fish farming is the solution to overfishing, they do not take into account the environmental destruction and the inherent inefficiency of animal agriculture.
HappyMeat
Animal activists sometimes use the term “happy meat” in a derogatory way to describe meat that is marketed as having come from humanely raised animals.
Animal activists sometimes use the term “happy meat” in a derogatory way to describe meat that is marketed as having come from humanely raised animals.
The V-Spot distributes free vegan empanadas at the Veggie Pride Parade
Veggie Pride Parade - The V-Spot
Veggie Pride Parade - The V-Spot
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary booth at the Veggie Pride Parade
Veggie Pride Parade - Woodstock Animal Sanctuary
Veggie Pride Parade - Woodstock Animal Sanctuary
Veg Out NYC at the Veggie Pride Parade
Veggie Pride Parade - Veg Out
Veggie Pride Parade - Veg Out
Nathan Runkle of Mercy for Animals and Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns
Veggie Pride Parade - Nathan Runkle of Mercy for Animals and Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns
Veggie Pride Parade - Nathan Runkle of Mercy for Animals and Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns
Vegan "rawker" Cheryl Hill
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Cheryl Hill
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Cheryl Hill
Raw Vegan
What is a raw vegan diet, and how it is different from a vegan diet or a vegetarian diet?
What is a raw vegan diet, and how it is different from a vegan diet or a vegetarian diet?
Vegan
What is a vegan diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian diet?
What is a vegan diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian diet?
Valencik Interview
Exclusive interview with Sharon Valencik, vegan cookbook author silenced by the dairy industry. In November, 2009, Sharon Valencik was invited to appear on a television show, but the invitation was revoked when one of the advertisers – the dairy industry – objected.
Exclusive interview with Sharon Valencik, vegan cookbook author silenced by the dairy industry. In November, 2009, Sharon Valencik was invited to appear on a television show, but the invitation was revoked when one of the advertisers – the dairy industry – objected.
carmine
Carmine, or cochineal, is a red coloring that comes from a beetle. Most vegans and vegetarians avoid products containing carmine.
Carmine, or cochineal, is a red coloring that comes from a beetle. Most vegans and vegetarians avoid products containing carmine.
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?
BlumenauerInt
Interview with Rep. Earl Blumenauer, 2007 Humane Legislator of the Year
Interview with Rep. Earl Blumenauer, 2007 Humane Legislator of the Year
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.
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.
Runkle Interview
In this interview, Nathan Runkle, Executive Director of Mercy for Animals, discusses current campaigns, how he decided to found the organization, and the group's undercover investigation of Gemperle Enterprises, an egg factory farm in California.
In this interview, Nathan Runkle, Executive Director of Mercy for Animals, discusses current campaigns, how he decided to found the organization, and the group's undercover investigation of Gemperle Enterprises, an egg factory farm in California.
Watson Interview
Interview with Captain Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, about Greenpeace, pigs, fish, meat-eating environmentalists and the TV series Whale Wars.
Interview with Captain Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, about Greenpeace, pigs, fish, meat-eating environmentalists and the TV series Whale Wars.
Macrobiotic Diet
What is the macrobiotic diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian or vegan diet?
What is the macrobiotic diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian or vegan diet?
Pollo-Vegetarian
What is a pollo-vegetarian diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian diet?
What is a pollo-vegetarian diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian diet?
Fruitarian Diet
What is the fruitarian diet, and how is it different from a vegan or vegetarian diet?
What is the fruitarian diet, and how is it different from a vegan or vegetarian diet?
Death of Stoney
Stoney, a Las Vegas performing elephant owned by Mike LaTorres, is one of the saddest and most terrible examples of abuse and neglect.
Stoney, a Las Vegas performing elephant owned by Mike LaTorres, is one of the saddest and most terrible examples of abuse and neglect.
Tuberculosis and Elephants
One thing that few circus patrons worry about is exposure to mycobacterium tuberculosis from elephants at the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey's Circus. At least one person at the circus has died of M-TB.
One thing that few circus patrons worry about is exposure to mycobacterium tuberculosis from elephants at the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey's Circus. At least one person at the circus has died of M-TB.
FrancioneProp2
Gary Francione on California's Proposition 2, the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act. The massive amounts of money that are wasted on campaigns like this should be spent instead on educating the public about veganism and promoting veganism in creative ways. By increasing the number of vegans, we decrease demand for animal products and we help to build a movement that will support the abolition of the property status of animals.
Gary Francione on California's Proposition 2, the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act. The massive amounts of money that are wasted on campaigns like this should be spent instead on educating the public about veganism and promoting veganism in creative ways. By increasing the number of vegans, we decrease demand for animal products and we help to build a movement that will support the abolition of the property status of animals.
Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian
What is the lacto-ovo vegetarian diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian diet or a vegan diet?
What is the lacto-ovo vegetarian diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian diet or a vegan diet?
Hair Fix
Hair Fix is a vegan, cruelty-free dry shampoo. I used Hair Fix twice when my hair was slightly oily and needed to be shampooed.
Hair Fix is a vegan, cruelty-free dry shampoo. I used Hair Fix twice when my hair was slightly oily and needed to be shampooed.
Black Bears
Black bears are timid creatures, but they get in trouble when they go through garbage cans, or break into cars, garages, sheds and enclosed porches. By following a few common sense guidelines, we can minimize conflicts with black bears and learn to live in harmony with these magnificent creatures.
Black bears are timid creatures, but they get in trouble when they go through garbage cans, or break into cars, garages, sheds and enclosed porches. By following a few common sense guidelines, we can minimize conflicts with black bears and learn to live in harmony with these magnificent creatures.
ALDFprofile
Profile, background and history of Animal Legal Defense Fund.
Profile, background and history of Animal Legal Defense Fund.
MillsDonation
Heather Mills receives the Celebrity Animal Activist Award and donates $50,000 at Animal Rights National Conference.
Heather Mills receives the Celebrity Animal Activist Award and donates $50,000 at Animal Rights National Conference.
FrancioneBiography
Biography of Gary Francione, Distinguished Professor of Law and Nicholas deB. Katzenbach Scholar of Law and Philosophy at Rutgers University.
Biography of Gary Francione, Distinguished Professor of Law and Nicholas deB. Katzenbach Scholar of Law and Philosophy at Rutgers University.
MikeJaynes
Biography of Mike Jaynes, Guest Author for Animal Rights for About.com
Biography of Mike Jaynes, Guest Author for Animal Rights for About.com
Baur Interview
In an exclusive interview, Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary discusses becoming vegan, rescuing animals at the Lancaster Stockyards, and one of the most important choices we make every day.
In an exclusive interview, Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary discusses becoming vegan, rescuing animals at the Lancaster Stockyards, and one of the most important choices we make every day.
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?
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.
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.
Pet Trust Glossary
What is a pet trust? Plain English explanation of a pet trust.
What is a pet trust? Plain English explanation of a pet trust.
FindAnimalLawyer
How to find an animal rights lawyer. Includes link to animal attorney referral page.
How to find an animal rights lawyer. Includes link to animal attorney referral page.
Why Horse Slaughter
Why are horses sold for slaughter? Unlike farms with cows, pigs and chickens, no one in the US seems to be breeding horses specifically for slaughter, so where do the horses come from?
Why are horses sold for slaughter? Unlike farms with cows, pigs and chickens, no one in the US seems to be breeding horses specifically for slaughter, so where do the horses come from?
Maynard Clark
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Maynard Clark
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Maynard Clark
Group promoting the "Meat the Truth" film
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Meat the Truth
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Meat the Truth
Pamela Rice of Viva Vegie Society and Marianne Thieme, MP of The Netherlands
Veggie Pride Parade - Pamela Rice of Viva Vegie Society and Marianne Thieme of The Netherlands' House of Representatives
Veggie Pride Parade - Pamela Rice of Viva Vegie Society and Marianne Thieme of The Netherlands' House of Representatives
Head of the Parade
Veggie Pride Parade - Beginning of Parade
Veggie Pride Parade - Beginning of Parade
A booth offers vegan and vegetarian-themed books.
Veggie Pride Parade - Book Booth
Veggie Pride Parade - Book Booth
Chris P. Carrot and Penelo P. Pod
Veggie Pride Parade - Chris P. Carrot and Penelo P. Pod
Veggie Pride Parade - Chris P. Carrot and Penelo P. Pod
Organic Athlete Cycling Team
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Organic Athlete Cycling Team
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Organic Athlete Cycling Team
A comment on swine flu
Veggie Pride Parade - Swine Flu
Veggie Pride Parade - Swine Flu
Banner from United Poultry Concerns
Veggie Pride Parade - UPC Banner Respect
Veggie Pride Parade - UPC Banner Respect