Viva los Animales: How Mexican activists scored a major victory for animal rights
CURRENT AFFAIRS: In one of the most impressive recent victories for animal rights, Mexico changed its Constitution to specifically incorporate the…
‘Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan’
SARX: It’s rare to encounter a book on veganism that doesn’t feel like a rallying cry for restraint or an exercise in moral chastisement. Yet, in…
‘Peace’, Not ‘Pieces’: Why do so many ‘pacifists’ still support the war on animals?
PALA NAJANA: During the years when I consumed animal products, I considered myself a pacifist. I didn’t just try to avoid causing harm where I…
‘Brother Pig, Sister Cow’: In our relationship with animals, the concept of ‘stewardship’ is not good enough
JAN GOODAIR: In the Bible, the use of 'Dominion' in describing our relationship with animals (a term presented in Genesis 1:26) has, at its worst,…
‘That Also Breathes’: Short film makes you rethink how animals are treated
AD FILM: Why our love and affection is only limited to our pets when millions of animals are facing slaughter and suffering? Why do you adore your…
AKIN /a’kin/: New film explores the shared experience of motherhood of humans and other animals
ANIMAL JUSTICE PROJECT: A short film titled Akin, of Similar Nature was released by the UK animal rights group the Animal Justice Project, who…
KICK THE HABIT: What vegan advocates can learn from the social spread of quitting smoking
ANDREA POLANCO: Anyone who has been vegan for a while has likely seen how their diet and lifestyle can influence or spread to those around them. Yet…
Tailoring to the Audience?: The potential harms of ‘message framing’ in vegan activism
FRIDERIKE SPANG: One approach to vegan activism is to do “whatever works” to reach an audience. This often means tailoring the message to…
‘Moral Licensing’: Why ‘high welfare’ labels slow the shift to veganism
ETHICAL GLOBE: In recent years, ‘high welfare’ certifications and labels, such as RSPCA Assured, have become commonplace in the marketing of…
BLOODY BANK$: California continues to sell blood of dogs in captivity, in violation of state law
MELODY GUTIERREZ: For decades, California veterinarians were required to buy blood exclusively from closed colonies in the state, a system…