Lion drinking from a river at dusk, symbolizing reflection, resilience, and ethical clarity at the turning of the year.

At the Threshold of Time

As the year draws to a close, The Humane Herald reflects on a year marked by ethical clarity, resistance to euphemism, and the refusal to look away from interconnected crises facing humans, nonhuman animals, and the planet. Standing at the threshold of a new year, this piece calls readers forward—not with false optimism, but with disciplined hope, moral courage, and a commitment to compassion rooted in truth.

Why We Write: A Note on Timing, Purpose, and Our Commitment to the Record

As an all-volunteer publication, The Humane Herald isn’t always able to publish at the pace of the daily news cycle—but we remain committed to documenting the stories that matter. Our goal is to preserve truth, provide context, and give voice to the voiceless, even when the world has already moved on.