From Muskets to Militias When the Second Amendment was ratified in 1791, the United States was a fragile experiment in…
Compassion in the Shadows
The shadows do not silence, they sharpen the heart.
For in the dimmest places is where truth is most raw,
and love most needed.
When Free Speech Falters: The First Amendment in Broadcast Media
Is the First Amendment a guaranteed safeguard for dissenting voices, or a promise that can be bent by political pressure and corporate risk calculations?
The answer may determine not only the future of satire, but also the health of American democracy itself.
Celebrate Bisexuality Day: Visibility, Equality, and the Ongoing Struggle for Recognition
Celebrate Bisexuality Day, observed every September 23, honors bisexual visibility and equality. Explore its history, connection to ERA/ERA2, and why visibility matters today.
Animal Liberation, Equal Rights, and More: Anniversaries Being Celebrated in 2025
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.
Mock Wendy’s Chili (with Beefless Grounds)
By choosing plants over beef, we’re not just recreating a nostalgic comfort food—we’re also making a small but meaningful shift toward compassion and sustainability. One bowl at a time, comfort food can still be kind.
World News Wednesday: September 17, 2025
From climate disasters costing billions to Texas’ cultivated meat ban, this week’s World News Wednesday tracks the rising toll of extreme heat, food-system battles, and shifting policies for animals and communities worldwide.
The Silence Between Bars
The world teaches us that freedom is a privilege, parceling out the sky as though the clouds were owned. A…
From the VMAs to the Constitution: Equality on Every Stage
Sabrina Carpenter’s electrifying VMAs performance was more than pop spectacle—it was a statement. As dancers filled the stage holding signs…
An Introduction: Uncaged Verses
Uncaged Verses: The Humane Herald’s new poetry series begins with a powerful symbol — a bird flying free from an open cage. Poetry that breaks silence and speaks for the voiceless.
From Gaza to the Midwest: Compassion Without Borders
How systemic violence connects the slaughterhouse, the battlefield, and the streets at home The Pattern of Violence From the skies…
This Month in Compassion: September 2025
September is a month filled with awareness, remembrance, and calls to action. Across health, cultural heritage, and social justice, September…
Three Things the Humane Party Is Not
The Clarity of Repulsion Some years ago, I helped develop a playful, quirky, non-scholarly personality test based on a certain…
Frontline Defenders: Meet the People Fighting to Keep Equality Alive
When the Supreme Court handed down Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, marriage equality supporters celebrated in the streets. For many,…
The Price of Prejudice: How Attacking Rights Hurts Economies
Civil rights aren’t just moral issues—they’re economic ones. And every time a state decides to legislate discrimination, it sends a…
Mapping the Threat: Which States Are Poised to Ban Equality First?
If Obergefell v. Hodges falls, the next question won’t be if some states ban same-sex marriage—it will be which ones…
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