The world teaches us that freedom is a privilege, parceling out the sky as though the clouds were owned. A … More
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From the VMAs to the Constitution: Equality on Every Stage
Sabrina Carpenter’s electrifying VMAs performance was more than pop spectacle—it was a statement. As dancers filled the stage holding signs … More
This Month in Compassion: September 2025
September is a month filled with awareness, remembrance, and calls to action. Across health, cultural heritage, and social justice, September … More
Trial Balloons and Time Bombs: The New Playbook for Rolling Back Rights
When civil rights are under attack, the first strike isn’t always a direct hit—it’s often a test. A “trial balloon” … More
Federal Overreach in the Capital: Trump’s Power Grab Under the Guise of ‘Public Safety’
In yet another alarming display of executive overreach, Donald Trump has seized control of Washington, D.C.’s police force and ordered … 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
EDITOR’S NOTE: When Mourning Becomes a Moral Test
Every time a public figure passes — especially one with a complicated relationship to animals — a familiar fracture emerges … 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.
General Strike Rising: Ethical Reckoning or Revolutionary Mirage?
With tensions rising and calls for a general strike spreading across the country, The Humane Herald asks: What does real resistance look like when ethics—not power—take the lead?
This feature examines the roots of the movement, the moral questions it raises, and what must come after disruption if we hope to build a truly just world.
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
This Month in Compassion
Recognizing what matters, even when others will not. At the Humane Herald, each month is an opportunity to remember what … More
Ethical Journalism in an Unethical World
What sets humane reporting apart By Brandy W. Walt-Rose, Editing Coordinator In a media landscape driven by algorithms, outrage, and … More
Brandy Walt Becomes the Humane Party’s Staff Coordinator
Brandy Walt came to the Humane Party in February 2017 as a new volunteer, ready to assume the role of Pennsylvania State Developer and soon to be State Developer Coordinator. After a few months coordinating meetings, Brandy accepted an invitation to spend the next few months as Policy Team Coordinator and Project Coordinator. On October 1, 2017, Brandy Walt became Staff Coordinator for the final shift rotation of the year.
Animal Rights National Conference Comes to L.A.
The Animal Rights National Conference will be held this year in Los Angeles, California, at the Westin LAX Hotel. The Conference runs … More
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