‘BLIND SPOT’: Why do we ignore the lives of the birds destined for our plates?
‘BLIND SPOT’: Why do we ignore the lives of the birds destined for our plates?
The birders ‘blind spot’ is a side effect of looking at the world through binoculars. We spend so much time focused on distant birds that we don’t always see the birds closest to us. Like the birds on our plates. For instance, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology has never officially opposed the eating of chicken, turkeys, or duck, nor has The Audubon Society. A chicken, a duck, a turkey: Each is as much a bird as Flaco the owl. And no less deserving of protection. Birders are precisely the humans birds need as advocates: those who care about them and […]
Wayne Hsiung: Four takeaways from the shocking conviction in the Beagle rescue trial
Wayne Hsiung: Four takeaways from the shocking conviction in the Beagle rescue trial
A jury rendered a guilty verdict in the trial of five beagle rescuers. But the defendants still won where it matters. The history of social movements teaches us that courtroom “losses” often end up being the biggest victories in history because they show the public the need for change. This is the beauty of nonviolent resistance. Heads, we win. Tails, the oppressors lose. There will no doubt be difficulties ahead for the defendants, and for others who face trials ahead. But their sacrifices will inspire others to heed their cause. And for that reason, they’ve already won. VOX POPULI: Beagle […]
AND JUSTICE FOR NONE: U.K. court finds five Beagle rescuers guilty in animal experimentation case
AND JUSTICE FOR NONE: U.K. court finds five Beagle rescuers guilty in animal experimentation case
The judicial outcome has amplified concerns among animal rights campaigners that the legal system is increasingly hostile to protest-related cases, particularly those challenging powerful industries tied to scientific research and pharmaceuticals. At the same time, the trial has brought unprecedented attention to the continued use of beagles in toxicology testing, a practice many members of the public remain unaware of. Supporters argue that, regardless of the guilty verdicts, the case has already succeeded in exposing hidden practices to scrutiny. UNCHAINED TV: The first vivisection open rescue trial in England has ended with guilty verdicts for five animal rights activists who […]
