where science and ethics intersect with politics
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.
A New World screwworm case confirmed in a Texas dog has prompted quarantine orders and renewed fears of mass euthanasia in already overcrowded shelters. But beneath the immediate crisis lies a larger question: what happens when diseases tied to animal agriculture begin affecting the animals society values most?
Federal regulators are revisiting key Endangered Species Act rules in 2026, while states move forward with independent protections for vulnerable species. Proposed federal changes, new listing decisions, and state-level actions signal a pivotal year for wildlife conservation policy across the United States.
Amsterdam has voted to prohibit meat advertising in publicly owned spaces beginning May 1, 2026, raising broader questions about how cities align public messaging with climate and public health goals.
Jane Unchained News Network has published a new article covering the Humane Party, which emerged in 2009 as the U.S.’s … More
