where science and ethics intersect with politics
If consent is a fundamental ethical principle, what responsibilities do we have toward animals who cannot give it? Exploring bodily autonomy, reproductive control, and the uncomfortable distinction between caring for another being and using their body for our benefit.
We believe in consent, until believing someone becomes inconvenient. From historical injustices to recent allegations, we examine why women’s bodily autonomy remains a principle society is so quick to question.
Artist, author, and storyteller Joey Withinarts reflects on the unexpected journey that began with drawing at a receptionist’s desk—and grew into a life shaped by creativity, community, connection, and purpose.
The Humane Party is looking beyond a single election cycle, inviting people across the U.S. to explore whether local public office could become part of their advocacy.
“Welcome to the new era of animal welfare—eligibility determined by intended human use.” ~Thorn & Thistle
When activism becomes physically embodied—through protest, sacrifice, confrontation, and even violence—what does the movement owe the people putting their bodies on the line? Allie Irwin examines that tension, and the choices organizations make when advocacy, accountability, and strategy collide.
The FBI has changed its hiring standards so certain past conduct involving bestiality no longer automatically disqualifies an applicant. Director Kash Patel says the change protects victims of trafficking and abuse—but reporting about the policy raises questions about how the FBI distinguishes victims from perpetrators.
The September 18 announcement immediately raised questions about press access and the First Amendment — but exactly what the ban will mean in practice remained unclear Friday evening.
You might remember that I called IP28 the whole vegan enchilada – the end of killing animals in the state of Oregon.
From the Latin comes the Spanish rodear, a “roundup” – the practical, unglamorous work of gathering cattle. American English, with a cowboy twang-drawl, turned rodeo into an “exhibition” and “contest.”
A fresh, simple homemade salsa made with ripe garden vegetables—or your favorite produce-section finds. Bright, customizable, and easy to make, with a quick reminder to check active produce recalls before you chop.
A long road. A quiet demand. No intention of turning back. Intentions considers what it means to keep moving when the destination is still miles away.
On September 12, animal advocates began walking west from Albany, New York, toward a sprawling property roughly 200 miles away in North Rose. Their destination is Marshall BioResources, a name that means relatively little to much of the American public despite the company’s significant place within the animal-research industry.
Days before beginning a 207-mile march across New York, Ella Magers talks about Jane, the rescued beagle now sharing her life, the movement to abolish animal testing, and why she believes people are finally starting to make the connection.
“Extreme” can describe a position, but it can also end a conversation before the argument begins. From abolition and suffrage to civil rights and animal advocacy, what society considers extreme has never been fixed.
The world is expected to cross the 1.5°C climate threshold, but that does not make further warming inevitable. Every fraction of a degree still matters—for people, animals, ecosystems, and the choices we make next.
