David Killoren: The philosophy of invading a beagle breeding facility
Later this week, at least two philosophers will risk arrest by taking part in the largest-ever open rescue in the history of animal activism. Ridglan…
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COMPASSION, PASS IT ON: The man who had nothing, and yet gave more than most of us ever will
Compassion is not a privilege reserved for the wealthy or the powerful. It does not require perfect circumstances. The man on the sidewalk does not…
Outsider Animals: How the creatures at the margins of our lives have the most to teach us
Many nonhuman animals with whom we share our homes and other landscapes are often mistakenly written off as being unimportant and disposable 'pests' .…
S.O.S. : Ridglan Farms adds security, asks U.S. Congressman for protection from animal rights activists
Animal rights activists say they plan to return and rescue all beagles from Ridglan Farms with more than 2,000 people taking part in the next action.…
Tom Harris: What lessons can we learn from the SHAC campaign?
The single biggest SHAC takeaway is that it’s best to build campaigns and movements that can be at least tolerated, if not supported, by the wider…
VEGANS WORLDWIDE: Documentary series portrays vegan lifestyle around the world
VEGANS WORLDWIDE: Debut documentary "Vegans Worldwide – Los Angeles“ is the first of a series for portraying vegan lifestyle all around the globe. We…
Martin Whybrow: ‘How Long Shall These Things Be?’
The author, Martin Whybrow, speaks to pioneers, the NGOs, today’s grassroots campaigners, and those devising new tactics. He reports from the factory…
ONE WAY, OR ANOTHER: We’ll save the limping beagle mom the government left to die
In June 2024, Wisconsin state inspectors performed a routine inspection at Ridglan Farms, a beagle breeding and experimentation facility. And they…
‘The Whirlwind Moment’: Storytelling, logistics, and decentralized leadership will be crucial for animal rights
In the history of social justice, 'whirlwind' moments have been crucial to social change. In 'This Is An Uprising' — the book that has become a bible…
‘The Ramba Effect’: New documentary follows the inspiring journey of the last circus elephant in Chile
Ramba, an Asian elephant who endured 50 years of isolation in a Chilean circus, embarks on an extraordinary 2,550-mile journey to her new home at…