Close-up of a bee pollinating white and yellow flowers, symbolizing Earth Day, biodiversity, and the Humane Party’s animal rights mission

Earth Day 2026: Humane Party’s 17th Birthday – Reflecting on Some Milestones

As the Humane Party approaches its 17th anniversary this Earth Day, the moment invites reflection on a series of milestones that have helped shape its abolitionist framework. From the development of the Abolition Amendment to the launch of Civil Rights Day and the Humane Herald, these efforts trace a consistent commitment to expanding moral and legal consideration beyond the human sphere. Together, they outline a trajectory defined not by isolated campaigns, but by a sustained effort to redefine justice, governance, and the status of animals under U.S. law.

Endangered Species Act Rules Revisited as Federal and State Protections Shift

Federal regulators are revisiting key Endangered Species Act rules in 2026, while states move forward with independent protections for vulnerable species. Proposed federal changes, new listing decisions, and state-level actions signal a pivotal year for wildlife conservation policy across the United States.

Why Rainforest Survival Is a Human and Animal Rights Emergency

On December 5, The Humane Herald examines the accelerating destruction of the world’s rainforests—and the political and economic systems driving it. From Indigenous displacement to mass extinction, rainforest collapse is not a natural disaster but a policy choice. A humane future demands abolition of the industries fueling this crisis.

Cheetahs, Conservation, and the Politics of “Charismatic” Wildlife

On World Wildlife Conservation Day and International Cheetah Day, The Humane Herald examines the crisis facing cheetahs and the global systems driving wildlife decline. Beyond charismatic species, true conservation demands dismantling the industries and worldviews that treat animals as resources rather than beings with rights.