Every year, POTUS “pardons” a turkey. Last year, Popcorn became the National Thanksgiving Turkey. Even though it seems like the two turkeys are battling it out, in reality, both will be spared […]
The National Thanksgiving Turkey, Revisited
Saving the Elephants, and why I’m running my first 10K
Tomorrow, Saturday the 22, is the first annual Saving the Elephants 10K in Central Park. Extraordinary Journeys Africa is sponsoring the 10K. I am full of excitement and nervousness, as it will […]
Tuesday News Grab Bag
Hello readers! I’m currently in the middle of writing a bunch of posts, including a review and interview with the recently published Little Darling’s Pinups for Pitbulls book, a discussion about Mayo […]
“Animals Matter” Chapter 6: Utilitarianism
“People who consider animals’ usefulness to humans are called utilitarians and they practice utilitarianism. […] Utilitarians typically believe that neither animals nor humans have rights. The only criterion by which they decide […]
Quote of the Day: How Tyson Foods Kills Rural Towns
“One might expect that the economic dynamo that is Tyson Foods, which has created billions of dollars of income for investors over the years, might help boost the income growth rate in […]
Quote of the Day: We Are Not the Only Political Animals
“[I]t does not insult the memory of those human beings who have been deprived of their rights and excluded from consideration as political subjects to note that, as a matter of fact, […]
“Animals Matter” Chapter 5: Animal Rights and Animal Welfare
It was established in the last chapter that animals are sentient (aware of pleasure and pain). Because animals are sentient, we should not cause them intentional and unnecessary pain and suffering. For […]
Aquariums: Educational or Abusive?
Note from Rachel: I am happy to say that this is the first Guest Post from Valentina, who blogs over at http://myveganvalentine.wordpress.com/, so definitely check out her site! I hope my readers […]
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