The Clarity of Repulsion Some years ago, I helped develop a playful, quirky, non-scholarly personality test based on a certain … More
Tag: abolition
World News Wednesday: August 6, 2025
Top animal rights developments from around the globe. Oregon’s IP28 Campaign Accelerates Toward Ballot Animal rights advocates in Oregon are … More
The Monthly Pulse: July 2025
As the world sweltered through the hottest July on record, the fight for justice—in every form—pressed forward with renewed urgency. … More
Policing Compassion: When Advocacy Becomes a Crime
In a world where compassion should be a virtue, it is increasingly becoming a liability—at least in the eyes of … More
Humane National Committee: Political Representation for All Animals—Not just the Human Kind
Humane National Committee (HNC) Structure The Humane National Committee (HNC) is the future governing body of the Humane Party. Its … More
Meatwashed Media: How the Press Protects Animal Agriculture
The media exhibits systemic bias, protecting the animal agriculture industry while neglecting its adverse impacts on animals, the environment, and public health. This “meatwashing” obscures the truth about exploitation and violence in slaughterhouses. A media revolution is essential to challenge this narrative and promote ethical reporting on these pressing issues.
World News Wednesday: June 24 – July 9
Global Momentum Grows for Animal Welfare and Accountability Governments around the world are taking steps—some bold, some overdue—to advance animal … More
PREVIEW: Essential History and Philosophy for Activists
Essential History and Philosophy for Activists, a new column published by The Humane Herald, will kick off in a few … More
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
The middle class is the backbone of a stable, thriving society. When workers can earn a living wage and build … 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.
