Essential History and Philosophy for Activists, a new column published by The Humane Herald, will kick off in a few … More
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Protecting Animals Worldwide through International Law: The Faunacide Convention and the Non-Militarization of Animals Treaty
International Action Is Essential While many Humane Party policy positions and law-making efforts pertain specifically to the jurisdiction of the … More
Animal Personhood, Equal Rights, Democracy, and Balanced Budget: Humane Party’s Four “Charter Amendments”
Launch Day “Planks” As of the date of the Humane Party’s launch on Earth Day of 2009,1 the HP had … More
Want Better Results? Think Better, and Make Better Choices.
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.
The Humane Party Platform: An Introduction
A column exploring the deeper origins and evolution of the Humane Party platform from those who helped build it.
Juneteenth: Honoring Liberation, Continuing the Work
Freedom delayed is freedom denied. Let us mark this Juneteenth not with passive celebration but with active resolve.
Standing with Workers: Building a Middle Class and Protecting Workers’ Rights While Transitioning to a Humane Economy
By Brandy W. Walt, Humane Party U.S. Presidential Candidate The middle class is the backbone of a stable, thriving society. … More
Victory! Humane Party Proposal Gains Unanimous Support from Democrat-Republicans in the Senate
The Humane Party‘s call for a national holiday celebrating the end of human slavery has now gained the unanimous endorsement … More
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.
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