‘Lucy’ Was Vegan: New research reveals human ancestors were vegetarian 3.3 million years ago
MARGHERITA BASSI: The ape-like human ancestor Australopithecus — perhaps best known from the iconic fossil ‘Lucy’ — might not have had much meat on…
‘Collateral Damage’: The negative effects of witnessing or learning about animal abuse
MARC BEKOFF: A number of people sent me emails asking me if and how simply learning vicariously about different forms of animal abuse via social or…
‘Persona Non Grata’: Colorado supreme court denies ‘personhood’ claim for release of zoo elephants
MONIQUE MERRILL: Five elderly African elephants will be staying put in a Colorado zoo after the state Supreme Court denied an animal advocacy…
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…