The Humane Party‘s call for a national holiday celebrating the end of human slavery has now gained the unanimous endorsement … More
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Juneteenth: Celebrating Emancipation on June 19
An overview of the historical events leading to Juneteenth and an explanation of the Humane Party’s Abolition Day.
Abolition Academy: The “Slave State vs. Free State” Concern
The Abolition Amendment was designed to be passed and ratified at the federal level, thereby ending slavery and emancipating all animals throughout the United States of America. But with a simple modification of the text, the Abolition Amendment can also be enacted at the state level. The Humane Party expressly encourages activists to pursue abolition at the state level, even before sufficient numbers have been attained to achieve victory at the national level. However, as the Compromise of 1820 (“Missouri Compromise”) marks its 200th anniversary, it is worth examining a concern associated with the state-by-state approach.
The Abolitionists (2013), Amazing Grace (2006), and Schindler’s List (1993): Recommended Viewing
History holds a treasure trove of resources for vegan, abolitionist, animal rights activists, but many of these resources remain untapped by the movement. This omission can, one hopes, be partly remedied through articles and film dramatizations pointing to information about moments in history from which readers and viewers can extract valuable lessons, glean techniques, and draw moral support.
Sources of the Humane Party
As the 10th anniversary (April 22) of the official launch of the Humane Party approaches, it may be beneficial to … More
Cartoon: “Welcome, Friends….”
Under the Democrat-Republican regime, animals are property. Living creatures, other than humans, can currently be bought, owned, bartered, and sold … More
Cartoon: “Unite for Animals”
The animal-exploitation industries and their political representatives place their hope in keeping the animal-protection community divided against itself. Such division … More
Mythology and Fantasy Literature: A Role in Activism
In seeking to abolish the property status of other animals, animal rights activists are pursuing a hitherto unattained goal: no human culture, at least to the author’s knowledge, has ever achieved animal emancipation and personhood. In short, modern abolitionists can rely upon no roadmap drawn by “someone who’s been there.” But analogy and vicarious experience can help serve at least some of the functions of a roadmap. The present article begins to explore fantasy and mythology and the types of teachings one might take from fictional worlds and tales.
James Videle Envisions a Post-Abolition Economy
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James Videle has joined the Humane Party’s all-volunteer staff as co-leader of the Agricultural Policy Transition Team. The team’s mission is to transition the entire U.S. economy to a post-abolition—i.e., 100% plant-based—economy.
Abolition Day 2016: U.S.’s Vegan, Abolitionist Political Party Publishes Final Draft of Abolition Amendment; Will Grant Legal Personhood, Rights to Other Animals
Abolition Amendment The Humane Party, a political party in the United States, has published the final, full draft of the … More
Abolition Amendment: Abolitionist, Vegan Political Party Publishes Fifth Draft of Animal Rights Amendment to U.S. Constitution
Summary: The Humane Party has published the fifth full draft of the Abolition Amendment, a proposed amendment to the United … More
Abolition Amendment: Abolitionist, Vegan Political Party Publishes Fourth Draft of Animal Rights Amendment to U.S. Constitution
Summary: The Humane Party has published the fourth full draft of the Abolition Amendment, a proposed amendment to the United … More
ABOLITION AMENDMENT: First section of the Abolition Amendment reaches final form; remaining sections to be subjected to third round of public comment
May 26, 2016 — Los Angeles, California Abolition Amendment: First Section Finalized After closing of the second period for public … More
THE ABOLITION AMENDMENT: SECOND DRAFT OF ANIMAL EMANCIPATION AMENDMENT PUBLISHED; 30-DAY PUBLIC-COMMENT PERIOD BEGINS
Second Draft of the Abolition Amendment The Humane Party has published the second full draft of the Abolition Amendment, a … More
“Violence Is Not Entertainment” Act: Proposed U.S. Law to Withdraw Copyright and Trademark Protection for Animal Abuse; Abolish Property Status of Animal-Abuse Content
The “Violence is Not Entertainment” Act The Humane Party has today published initial parameters of the “Violence Is Not Entertainment” … More
Animal Rights Reaches New Heights: The Humane Party Publishes First Draft of the Abolition Amendment, 30-Day Public Comment Period Begins
The Humane Party today published the first full draft of the Abolition Amendment, a proposed amendment to the United States … More
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