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.
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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.
Of Empires and Ethics
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.
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.
The Fourth Amendment: Guarding the Sanctity of Privacy
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.
Echoes Beneath the Sky
They speak of promises broken,
of wings clipped before the wind,
of eyes that asked for nothing
but a day unmeasured by chains.
The Second Amendment: From Militias to Modern Firearms
From Muskets to Militias When the Second Amendment was ratified in 1791, the United States was a fragile experiment in … More
Compassion in the Shadows
The shadows do not silence, they sharpen the heart.
For in the dimmest places is where truth is most raw,
and love most needed.
When Free Speech Falters: The First Amendment in Broadcast Media
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.
Animal Liberation, Equal Rights, and More: Anniversaries Being Celebrated in 2025
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.
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
An Introduction: Uncaged Verses
Uncaged Verses: The Humane Herald’s new poetry series begins with a powerful symbol — a bird flying free from an open cage. Poetry that breaks silence and speaks for the voiceless.
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
Mapping the Threat: Which States Are Poised to Ban Equality First?
If Obergefell v. Hodges falls, the next question won’t be if some states ban same-sex marriage—it will be which ones … More
Justice Under Siege: Kim Davis and the Push to Drag America Backward
Ten years after Obergefell v. Hodges—the landmark ruling that confirmed same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry—America is again … More
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