CLOWNS & JOKERS: How MAGA stole animal rights from the ‘left’, and how to steal it back
CLOWNS & JOKERS: How MAGA stole animal rights from the ‘left’, and how to steal it back
Under past administrations, bold direct actions like the one seen in Wisconsin have typically been dealt with harshly; for decades, law enforcement equated animal liberation with domestic terrorism. Yet even as it viciously suppresses First Amendment dissent in other arenas, the Trump regime has seemingly embraced some forms of militant animal activism and opportunistically seized the moment to take credit for the heartwarming Ridglan outcome. The far right clearly sees political value in these animal welfare fights. So why has the left largely ceded the issue to them? AARON REGUNBERG: In March, a group of around 50 activists broke into Ridglan […]
‘They’re Still There’: Animal liberation activists warn of more mink raids after break-in at Oregon farm
‘They’re Still There’: Animal liberation activists warn of more mink raids after break-in at Oregon farm
After a late-night break-in last week led to the escape of 1,500 mink from an Oregon farm, some animal rights activists say more intrusions could be on the way. The Animal Liberation Front, a decentralized group of animal rights advocates, has claimed responsibility in a press release shared on its website for the Aug. 13 break-in at Cascade Farms of Oregon mink farm in Turner, Oregon. That claim has been unconfirmed by officials. Jerry Vlasak from the North American Animal Liberation press office, which represents the ALF in North America, said it was consistent with an ALF action but has not […]
‘Could You Live In a Bathtub?’: Actress Hayden Panettiere’s animal rights ad, shot weeks before her death
‘Could You Live In a Bathtub?’: Actress Hayden Panettiere’s animal rights ad, shot weeks before her death
Actress Hayden Panettiere shot a PETA ad to protect dolphins from marine parks weeks before she died. In the ad she encourages fellow activists to help end animal cruelty by working to stop dolphins from being kept in tanks and pools by staying clear places that keep such mammals on display. PETA calls the campaign ‘a poignant final chapter in Panettiere’s fierce advocacy for marine mammals.’ BRIAN NIEMIETZ: Actress Hayden Panettiere shot a PETA ad to protect dolphins from marine parks weeks before she died on Sunday. The animal rights group is now sharing video and photos for that campaign that […]
