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Grandstanding
Farming and rodeo have had four decades to evolve – but they still operate on the same principles: animal commodification and corporate exploitation.
The Listening Lounge Reboot: “Be My Voice” by Sherry Zitter
Welcome to our very first Listening Lounge Reboot. We’re beginning with “Be My Voice,” an original song written and recorded by vegan advocate Sherry Zitter.
Branded
A bunch of booted cowgirls clicked their spurs together at the podium and begged the town council to bring back their rodeo. I’ve been trying to make sure that doesn’t happen ever since.
The Boundary Was Drawn in a Day
When redevelopment changes a neighborhood overnight, the animals living there are left to navigate the consequences. A Seoul street-cat rescuer reflects on responsibility, rescue, and what humane care requires when human plans move faster than vulnerable lives can adapt.
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
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