Elton Gallegly

Missing the Mark on Anti-Cruelty Law

Michael Markarian | Posted 09.05.2009 | Politics


Michael Markarian

No one could possibly think that trafficking in videos of women crushing small animals to death for sexual pleasure, or of people forcing two dogs to tear each other apart for entertainment and gambling, is a protected form of free speech.

Animals on the Hill, and in The Hill

Michael Markarian | Posted 08.29.2009 | Politics


Michael Markarian

The lawmakers doing the bidding for Big Agribusiness simply don't get that the American public wants to see all animals treated humanely, including animals raised for food.

Obstructionist Lawmakers Harm Animals and the Economy

Michael Markarian | Posted 08.18.2009 | Politics


Michael Markarian

If they were truly concerned about the economy, self-described fiscal conservatives like Boehner, Bishop, and King should have been the first to line up today in support of the mustang legislation.

Strong Federal Law Brings the Hammer Down on Dogfighters

Michael Markarian | Posted 08.13.2009 | Politics


Michael Markarian

The flagrant disregard that dogfighters routinely show for society's norms was replaced by the snap of handcuffs and the slap of 30 or so arrest warrants.

The Creatures' Caucus

Michael Markarian | Posted 03.21.2009 | Green


Michael Markarian

Jim Moran and Elton Gallegly announced today that they will co-chair the newly formed Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, working with The HSUS and HSLF to take lawmaking for animals to the next level.

Kucinich Leads Trend for Even Handed Foreign Policy

Michael Carmichael | Posted 02.27.2009 | Politics


Michael Carmichael

According to astute observers -- there is a new trend in Congress in favor of a more even-handed approach to foreign policy. The bipartisan group, Co...

Herd on the Hill

Michael Markarian | Posted 10.19.2008 | Politics


Michael Markarian

Passage of this modest, but crucial, ballot measure in California will surely change the calculus for farm animals elsewhere by demonstrating that Americans have no tolerance for gratuitous cruelty.