Scapegoating the Aliens: “Invasive” Species
Our society needs a new kind of conservation, one that dispenses with scapegoating and with trying to regulate species numbers through large-scale destruction.
Browsing: Tactics
Food for Thought: Why are Animal Protection Organizations Serving Meat at their Fundraisers?
Animal welfare and environmental protection organizations often overlook how the food served at their events and fundraisers may conflict with their missions.
Ontario’s Ag-Gag Bill Written to Protect Farmers Who Skirt Animal Health and Welfare Laws
This bill illustrates that some members of Canadian Parliament are willing to be complicit in the mistreatment of animals by preventing whistleblowers and journalists from reporting animal cruelty and neglect.
After the Races: An Interview with a Greyhound Rescue Veteran
As long as the racing goes on, the industry churns out a surplus of unwanted dogs. Greyhound rescuers are there to pick up the pieces.
Looking Back on India’s Dancing Bears
In an interview with International Animal Rescue’s CEO, we discuss why and how the cruel dancing bear trade was ended, and how this project convinced him that animal welfare and human welfare go together.
Suing the U.S. Government over Climate Change: The Right to be “Let Alone”
Our attack on the nonhuman world has become an attack on ourselves. This lawsuit seeks to challenge that for the sake of humans and nonhumans alike.
Unrest in Chile Endangers the Most Vulnerable Dogs
Unrest in Chile is endangering many of its 253,000 stray dogs. Volunteers are transporting and sheltering the most vulnerable dogs when protests are most intense.
Public University Rejects Animal Rights Club, Citing ‘Emotional Risk’ to Students
In a violation of students’ First Amendment rights, a committee at Truman State University has rejected the club due to concerns about the “emotional risk” of “hostile” confrontations.
Turning Adversaries into Allies: An Interview with Leah Garcés
Garcés discusses working together with animal farmers to help animals, why it’s important to work on welfare improvements, and what’s so special about chickens.
Bringing Light to the Darkness: Undercover Investigations for Animals
In an interview with the founder of LCA, we discussed the logistics of the behind-the-scenes work to bring light to hidden animal abuse.
Effective Ways to Advocate For Animals
Whether you are new to animal advocacy or a seasoned animal activist, it’s important that your advocacy efforts are as effective as possible.
Can Listening Save Rainforests?
In an interview with the Founder of Health in Harmony, we discuss what happens when rainforest conservation starts out with radically listening to local communities, and when assistance is framed as a thank you from the world for protecting these precious ecosystems.