CAUSE OVER CASH: How much does PETA’s CEO earn?
SALARY IDEAS: The CEO of PETA is Ingrid Newkirk, who is also the co-founder of the organization. She founded PETA in 1980 along with Alex Pacheco to…
Vegaphobia: Why are people scared to go vegan?
WILL RANKIN: Vegans and plant-based people have boldly embraced change. They have taken the time to understand some big issues, consider the…
‘In the Crosshairs’: Animal rights advocates are ready for Trump’s funding of animal testing
CELLA FORD: People across the political spectrum agree on animal testing. Or, more accurately, no one knows what to think: About half of each party…
‘Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo’: New Egyptian film is a window into animal dignity and suffering
MIRNA SAYED ABDULAAL: In Egypt, to offend or insult someone, a single word is enough: hayawan (animal). Calling someone an animal implies that the…
Cooperating with Evil: Our complicity in the torture of animals
DANIEL MASCARENHAS: "You have just dined, and however scrupulously the slaughterhouse is concealed in the graceful distance of miles, there is…
VICTORY: Judge appoints special prosecutor to probe cruelty charges against beagle-breeding operation
CHRIS RICKERT: In a rare move, a Dane County judge said she will appoint a special prosecutor to pursue animal mistreatment and cruelty charges…
STUDY: Does taking part in Veganuary put people off meat in the long-term?
NATALIA LAWRENCE: Humans have long wrestled with their conscience about killing and eating animals. The “meat paradox” (the conflict between…
BRIDGE THE GAP: New study finds chimpanzees behaving as humans did during key point of evolution
ARISTOS GEORGIOU: An experimental study of modern chimpanzees has documented patterns of behavior that seemingly mirror those of our prehistoric…
Do Insects Feel Pain?: New research finds ‘strong evidence’ that they are sentient
SHAYLA LOVE: Insects make up about forty per cent of all living species. An estimated trillion insects are farmed per year; quadrillions are killed…
‘Veganities’: Veganism as transformative vision and organizing principle
ANGOZI: When most people think of veganism, their minds go to food. While the dietary aspect of veganism is significant, it’s only one piece of the…