The Moth and the Streetlight

She was born beneath a streetlight, its hum her lullaby. For a time, she believed that glow was the only truth the world could offer. But when the light went out, and silence filled the air, she lifted her gaze for the first time—and saw the stars.

The Fence Remembers

In The Fence Remembers, the author tells an allegorical tale of liberation and memory through the eyes of a farm animal who escapes captivity and discovers the living truth of freedom. The debut story from Fables from the Free Earth, The Humane Herald’s new fiction column, where imagination reclaims the wild within.

World News Wednesday: October 2025 — Global Shifts in Animal Rights

World News Wednesday – October 2025 covers the month’s key animal-rights developments—from California’s declawing ban and India’s cultural exemptions to Korea’s Animal Protection Day and Jane Goodall’s legacy.

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 … More

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

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

Corn Sweat and Climate: The Hidden Cost of Feeding Animals

It’s not just a quirky weather term. “Corn sweat” is a documented phenomenon that raises humidity, fuels storms, and exposes … 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.

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.