‘Viral for the Animals’: New documentary explores how social media can turn animal rights activism into a viral movement
‘Viral for the Animals’: New documentary explores how social media can turn animal rights activism into a viral movement
Filmed over three years across four countries, ‘Viral for the Animals’ explores how social media, creativity and community can turn animal rights activism into a viral movement. At its heart are different activists, each using their own skills and talents to reach people online. From street protests and outreach to music, performance and crazy online pieces, the film reveals the many ways people can stand up for animals. Featuring voices from across the movement, the documentary goes beyond activism itself to show the people behind it – their struggles, friendships, laughter, tears, setbacks and victories. UNCHAINED-TV: Filmed over three years across […]
WALK, YOU FAT SLOBS: New York City Central Park’s horse-drawn carriages to be banned
WALK, YOU FAT SLOBS: New York City Central Park’s horse-drawn carriages to be banned
New York City’s Central Park horse-drawn carriage industry is nearing its end after Mayor Zohran Mamdani reached a deal on legislation that aims to abolish the carriage rides. The ban comes after years of criticism from animal rights advocates who charge that the horses are overworked, get easily scared and live in inadequate stables with drivers flouting city regulations.“This moment belongs to the advocates and supporters who have spent years fighting with NYCLASS to protect horses and people on our city’s streets,” Edita Birnkrant, executive director of NYCLASS, said in a statement. CNN: New York City’s iconic Central Park horse-drawn carriage […]
DARK SHADOWS: Animal rights group lawsuit seeks identities of UMass animal research panel members
DARK SHADOWS: Animal rights group lawsuit seeks identities of UMass animal research panel members
In addition to demanding the university release the names of committee members who review and approve laboratory experiments on animals, the lawsuits ask the court to order UMass to cover attorney fees. PETA says it took legal action because as public universities funded partially by federal money, people have a right to know who is on the committees and what actions they take at monthly meetings. Federal rules require such committees at research institutions. AMHERST BULLETIN: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals [PETA] has sued the University of Massachusetts in Suffolk Superior Court, seeking the names of those who serve […]
