where science and ethics intersect with politics
We love some animals, exploit others, and kill still others in the name of protection. From intelligent pigs to dairy cows and endangered owls, we examine how intelligence, economic usefulness, and human preference determine which lives matter—and who gets to make that decision.
The beer burro trend draws on tradition, because of course it does. When are we going to step out of tradition and finally move on to better things?
You can align with the core belief of an organization, be grateful it exists, support its work, send money – and still be critical of its choices.
If you’ve been in this movement for a while, you already know these players and storylines. If you are newer, like me, you’ll get a sense of what it feels like to step into a conversation that’s been happening for decades.
If consent is a fundamental ethical principle, what responsibilities do we have toward animals who cannot give it? Exploring bodily autonomy, reproductive control, and the uncomfortable distinction between caring for another being and using their body for our benefit.
The Humane Party is looking beyond a single election cycle, inviting people across the U.S. to explore whether local public office could become part of their advocacy.
“Welcome to the new era of animal welfare—eligibility determined by intended human use.” ~Thorn & Thistle
When activism becomes physically embodied—through protest, sacrifice, confrontation, and even violence—what does the movement owe the people putting their bodies on the line? Allie Irwin examines that tension, and the choices organizations make when advocacy, accountability, and strategy collide.
The FBI has changed its hiring standards so certain past conduct involving bestiality no longer automatically disqualifies an applicant. Director Kash Patel says the change protects victims of trafficking and abuse—but reporting about the policy raises questions about how the FBI distinguishes victims from perpetrators.
You might remember that I called IP28 the whole vegan enchilada – the end of killing animals in the state of Oregon.
From the Latin comes the Spanish rodear, a “roundup” – the practical, unglamorous work of gathering cattle. American English, with a cowboy twang-drawl, turned rodeo into an “exhibition” and “contest.”
A long road. A quiet demand. No intention of turning back. Intentions considers what it means to keep moving when the destination is still miles away.
On September 12, animal advocates began walking west from Albany, New York, toward a sprawling property roughly 200 miles away in North Rose. Their destination is Marshall BioResources, a name that means relatively little to much of the American public despite the company’s significant place within the animal-research industry.
Days before beginning a 207-mile march across New York, Ella Magers talks about Jane, the rescued beagle now sharing her life, the movement to abolish animal testing, and why she believes people are finally starting to make the connection.
“Extreme” can describe a position, but it can also end a conversation before the argument begins. From abolition and suffrage to civil rights and animal advocacy, what society considers extreme has never been fixed.
You can help one pig, you can pull up a crate, or you can put down the pork.
