‘Fear No Evil’: District attorney charging 47 more people for the Ridglan Farms rescue
‘Fear No Evil’: District attorney charging 47 more people for the Ridglan Farms rescue
With this new prosecution, corrupt actors within the government are trying to spread fear through the movement of rescuers. Fifty-one people, many of whom have no criminal history and literally would not hurt a fly, will face serious felony charges for trying to save puppies from criminal torture or death. Even when we irrefutably demonstrate that the powerful are targeting the powerless with violent and criminal acts, the authorities refuse to stop them. And if you challenge this corruption, the powerful will target you, too. The message this is sending, on behalf of the criminal enterprises that the District Attorney represents, […]
‘Seantience’: Award-winning documentary about the sentience of aquatic animals
‘Seantience’: Award-winning documentary about the sentience of aquatic animals
‘Seantience’ is an award-winning short documentary that delves into the sentience of aquatic animals. It features interviews with prominent scientists and philosophers, who present the most recent scientific evidence about the sentience of aquatic animals, including invertebrates. ANIMAL SENTIENCE: ‘Seantience’ is an award-wiining documentary that explores the capacity to feel of aquatic animals. Produced by Animal Ethics and directed by Xiana Castro, which delves into the sentience of aquatic animals, this brilliant documentary highlights the issues within aquatic invertebrates in our society, what discoveries are being made, and what we should be doing better. This powerful documentary dives deep into the […]
‘Jailbird’: Experience the world through the eyes of a chicken being sent to a human prison
‘Jailbird’: Experience the world through the eyes of a chicken being sent to a human prison
The 2025 AI Film Festival Gold Award winner film ‘Jailbird,’ directed by Andrew Salter, is a documentary-style film about a prison program that employs chickens as companion animals for inmates. ANDREW SALTER: Jailbird is a short film invites the viewer to experience the world through the eyes of a chicken as it goes through a transformative experience – being sent to a human prison. The film highlights how projects like this can benefit not only animals, but the lives of those who care for them. The film began life as a series of illustrated storyboards which were described to Artificial Intelligence […]
M.I.A.: Son-in-law of Ridglan Farms’ owner not charged, despite criminal referral from sheriff’s office
M.I.A.: Son-in-law of Ridglan Farms’ owner not charged, despite criminal referral from sheriff’s office
An additional 47 animal rights activists have been charged and face felony charges over the March open rescue at Ridglan Farms. However, one name is noticeably missing from the list of those charged. Jerry Blizzard, the son-in-law of Jim Burns, the owner of Ridglan Farms. Before police arrived, Blizzard decided to take matters into his own hands, slashing the tires of a transport van full of beagles, then ramming it with his truck. In April, Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett eventually referred Blizzard for criminal charges of reckless driving and criminal damage to property. Three months later, Blizzard has not been […]
