where science and ethics intersect with politics
When political leaders speak of “running” another sovereign nation until it submits to a so-called transition, the danger is not hypothetical. Language like this reveals a worldview rooted in domination rather than consent—and history shows where that road leads. This editorial examines why rhetoric matters, how empire announces itself, and why democracy cannot be imposed by force.
Explore how the Humane Party’s ethical vision reimagines the Seventh Amendment—America’s forgotten promise of justice by the people.
Explore the Sixth Amendment through the Humane Party’s ethical lens—how the right to a fair trial, open court, and true justice remains the test of a nation’s conscience.
Even the most ethical movements risk becoming empires when ego replaces empathy. Of Empires and Ethics examines how control masquerades as coordination, how loyalty becomes a test, and how humane leadership requires more than good intentions—it demands humility.
A look at the Fourth Amendment’s promise of privacy—from colonial resistance to today’s digital age. This lesson in liberty examines how modern surveillance and government overreach continue to test the limits of personal freedom.
In a year when soldiers patrol American streets, when police forces resemble armies, and when government agents hide their faces from the public they serve, this Amendment is no relic. It is a reminder.
Is the First Amendment a guaranteed safeguard for dissenting voices, or a promise that can be bent by political pressure and corporate risk calculations?
The answer may determine not only the future of satire, but also the health of American democracy itself.
Anniversaries provide a moment to reflect on the many activist achievements that have already been accomplished, to appreciate how far we’ve come. People who would like to help build upon these milestones are invited to be in touch with the Humane Party and indicate your interest.
When civil rights are under attack, the first strike isn’t always a direct hit—it’s often a test. A “trial balloon” … More
In yet another alarming display of executive overreach, Donald Trump has seized control of Washington, D.C.’s police force and ordered … More
By Brandy W. Walt, U.S. Presidential Candidate The United States has long been perceived as a “two-party system” dominated by … More
In an era of increasing political polarization, many voters find themselves dissatisfied with the options presented by the two major … More
In a transformative moment for American politics, the Humane Party proudly endorses Brandy Walt as our candidate for the 2024 … More
At this special moment in history, we are witnessing a revolution in philosophy and political science: the zoocracy system of government extends the political franchise beyond the species barrier to include all forms of sentient life. The Humane Party has been developing the zoocratic system and the HP’s future governing body, the Humane National Committee (HNC).
Los Angeles, CA, November 01, 2015 — Clifton Roberts has been nominated as the Humane Party’s 2016 candidate for the … More
The Humane Party—which is the nation’s first and currently only political party committed to animal rights—began registering voters yesterday in … More
The Humane Herald 