where science and ethics intersect with politics
A recent UnchainedTV emergency town hall spotlighted the growing crisis facing America’s wild horses and burros. Through the Humane Party’s ethical and abolitionist lens, this article examines how federal management practices, land-use policy, and transparency failures intersect to shape the fate of these legally protected herds—and what their struggle reveals about governance, stewardship, and the treatment of vulnerable beings.
Transgender Day of Remembrance honors the lives lost to anti-trans violence and exposes the urgent need for nationwide protections. This piece reflects on the crisis facing transgender communities and highlights ERA2 as a path toward full constitutional equality.
Climate Warnings, Trade Shifts, and Global Animal-Rights Updates Global climate agencies warned in early November that the last three years … More
UnchainedTV continues daily coverage of activist Zoe Rosenberg’s open-rescue trial, offering compassionate, fact-based reporting on a case testing the limits of conscience and law.
Anniversaries provide a moment to reflect on the many activist achievements that have already been accomplished, to appreciate how far we’ve come. People who would like to help build upon these milestones are invited to be in touch with the Humane Party and indicate your interest.
How systemic violence connects the slaughterhouse, the battlefield, and the streets at home The Pattern of Violence From the skies … More
With tensions rising and calls for a general strike spreading across the country, The Humane Herald asks: What does real resistance look like when ethics—not power—take the lead?
This feature examines the roots of the movement, the moral questions it raises, and what must come after disruption if we hope to build a truly just world.
Recognizing what matters, even when others will not. At the Humane Herald, each month is an opportunity to remember what … More
A look back at June’s milestones, moments, and movement-building. In Case You Missed It The Vegan Hearth warmed hearts and … More
International Action Is Essential While many Humane Party policy positions and law-making efforts pertain specifically to the jurisdiction of the … More
Launch Day “Planks” As of the date of the Humane Party’s launch on Earth Day of 2009,1 the HP had … More
The ending of animal slavery in the United States will ultimately take one of two possible paths. This article provides a brief discussion of each path and its relative advantages and disadvantages.
Since President Trump’s return in 2025, sanctuary cities face renewed federal pressure, especially through Executive Order 14159, which threatens funding and expands immigration enforcement. Despite challenges, these cities defend their policies, while community groups mobilize to provide legal support. The struggle highlights broader ethical debates on governance and justice.
The concept of “herdthink” highlights the dangers of conforming to popular beliefs, often leading to false and morally questionable practices. The Humane Party aims to liberate animals through a Constitutional amendment, requiring members to be vegan. This commitment fosters critical thinking and resilience against cultural norms, strengthening the party’s cause.
Freedom delayed is freedom denied. Let us mark this Juneteenth not with passive celebration but with active resolve.
By The Vegan Hearth Few desserts capture the warmth of home quite like a soft, chewy oatmeal raisin cookie. This … More
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