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Our macho culture portrays vegetarianism as unacceptably "weak" or "bleeding heart." But it is finding a powerful constituency at the ballot box.
Michael Markarian | Posted 10.09.2009 | Living
There's no question that we as a society need to do more to help homeless dogs and cats find loving families, and we are even seeing the issue of pet adoption enter the public policy arena.
Wayne Pacelle | Posted 10.08.2009 | Books
Whether you are a vegan, vegetarian, or committed meat eater, Tal Ronnen's book can help you down the path of higher-quality, good tasting, humane eating.
Wayne Pacelle | Posted 10.01.2009 | Green
Over time, I am confident that most of the people who stand in the way of moral progress will be forgotten, just like most of the individuals who stood in the way of John Muir and Steven Mather.
Wayne Pacelle | Posted 09.16.2009 | Green
Animal welfare should be part of the Corporate Social Responsibility portfolio for any major corporation, and increasingly, companies are heeding the call.
Josh Sugarmann | Posted 09.19.2009 | Politics
We already license and register dogs. How much longer will it be before we face total dog confiscation? According to the NRA, if the anti-freedom, er, anti-puppy mill lobby has its way, not long.
Diane Francis | Posted 08.31.2009 | Business
Canadian politicians have been in capable of ending this primitive practice - the largest killing of marine mammals in the world - even as damage to the country's reputation grows.
Sarah Newman | Posted 08.29.2009 | Green
Below the surface of this quiet Japanese village lies a dirty secret that the fisherman and the Japanese government are trying to keep a secret.
Michael Markarian | Posted 06.18.2009 | Green
It's a life-changing event, and two months from now you can be part of it. Here's what animal advocates had to say after previously attending the Taki...
Michael Markarian | Posted 05.04.2009 | Politics
We see cruelty and abuse every day in our work, and it's important to take a step back and celebrate the dedicated and compassionate people who are making a meaningful difference.
Wendy Diamond | Posted 05.02.2009 | Style
During the vegan dinner Lucky and I schmoozed with Byron Howard, one of the directors of the animated Disney hit film Bolt. Lucky spent the whole time flirting with him!
Michael Markarian | Posted 04.05.2009 | Politics
There are more than 1,000 chimps still in U.S. labs and the time cannot come soon enough to give these highly intelligent and social creatures the refuge they deserve.
Michael Markarian | Posted 03.01.2009 | Green
Killing geese through methods such as round-ups, gassing, and asphyxiation is not only inhumane, but also ineffective at solving local conflicts.
Michael Markarian | Posted 02.15.2009 | Politics
When it comes to animal protection, more than a dozen federal agencies have a direct impact on the lives of millions of pets, farm animals, laboratory animals, and wildlife. It's time for change.
Michael Markarian | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics
Among the very first Congressional bills introduced this week were two important measures to protect wildlife and should be on the fast track to getting over the finish line in the new session.
Michael Markarian | Posted 02.06.2009 | Style
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez : I think having a dog in the office can be a stress-reliever. Chavo makes sure he stops by to see everyone during the day...mostly whoever is eating!
Kelley Bell-Wenzlaff | Posted 01.23.2009 | Style
Petland claims that animal advocacy groups tie their annual protests to year end fundraising drives and prey on the sympathies of consumers to increase donations.
Michael Markarian | Posted 12.13.2008 | Living
Animal experts can easily identify a couple common mistakes that people make around dogs, just by watching the video of Barney biting Decker.
Doon Baqi | Posted 12.01.2008 | Living
I have this cute little dog, an adorable fluffy white Maltese. Her name is Lola and she's one of those jocose little creatures that make you smile ju...
The Huffington Post | Johanna Smith | Posted 11.28.2008 | Green
Proposition 2, a sweeping California ballot initiative designed to improve the treatment that farm animals receive, will be decided by voters on Novem...
Kerry Trueman | Posted 11.26.2008 | Green
Julie Buckner, Californians for Safe Food spokesperson, dissed the Humane Society, who's sponsoring Proposition 2, for being funded, apparently, by diamond-encrusted dog-loving dilettantes.
Kerry Trueman | Posted 11.15.2008 | Green
That ringing you hear is the sound of the death knell for the "don't ask, don't smell" era of factory farming.
Cheri Shankar | Posted 11.10.2008 | Living
If you've accidentally sliced your finger while chopping tomatoes or something, you know how much it smarts, so imagine the agonizing pain these animals felt.
Michael Markarian | Posted 10.16.2008 | Politics
Led by Senators Ted Stevens and Frank Lautenberg, and Reps. Tom Lantos and Chris Shays, the PETS Act set national policy on how to deal with animals in disasters in a post-Katrina environment.
Michael Markarian | Posted 10.12.2008 | Living
The nation's largest egg producer is also one of the dirtiest; It has been cited numerous times for spilling chicken manure and chicken parts into rivers and streams.
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David Sirota | Posted 11.03.2009 | Green