Dylan, pictured to the left, was going to be veal. Can you imagine? Now he’s thriving, happy, and sociable at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. I met Dylan when I visited Woodstock a […]
Quote of the Day: Marc Bekoff Responds To Rhys Southan
Rhys Southan is a former vegan who recently had an essay, “The Enigma of Animal Suffering,” published in the New York Times. Not too long after, Marc Bekoff published a response in […]
“Animals Matter” Chapter 3: Making Decisions About Animal Use
In chapter 3 of “Animals Matter,” Marc Bekoff introduces the concept of speciesism, which “reflects a prejudicial attitude, like racism or sexism, in which one judges others not on their individual characteristics […]
Animals and the Law: Spotlight on Protection Orders
Note: Help for Abused and Battered Women, via helpguide.org If you need immediate assistance, call 911 or your local emergency service. For domestic violence helplines and shelters, click here. If you’re a […]
I Want Your Articles!
I would love to publish your polished, thoughtful articles on my page! Ideally, I’d love to publish at least one guest blogger post per month. Topic can vary, but please familiarize yourself […]
Michael Mansfield: Lawyer, Socialist, and Vegetarian
Originally posted on Species and Class:
By Rachel Berardinelli “I stopped eating meat when I realised that meat production contributes to a society in which the value of a life is measured…
Video of the Day: “The Animals Film” trailer
This documentary film actually came out in 1981, but until yesterday, I had never heard of it. Have you? If so, have you seen it? It obviously predates “Earthlings,” and seemed to […]
New study suggests fruit & vegetable consumption correlates to greater happiness and life satisfaction
The findings of a recent study has provided first evidence of an association between eating fruits and vegetables and what’s called “greater eudaemonic well-being,” or “a state of flourishing characterized by feelings […]
Photo of the Day: U.S. Beef and Dairy Slaughter Waning
“Clearly, beef cow slaughter is waning – not only in absolute terms but also in the total cow slaughter mix. Simultaneously, though, dairy cow slaughter is also declining, as higher milk prices […]
Quote of the Day: Animal Cruelty Apparently Increases Popularity of Church #WisconsinShame
“This has been our tradition for 44 years. This is our big draw for our parish picnic. If we don’t have the pig rassle down here, we don’t hardly see any people […]
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