In yet another alarming display of executive overreach, Donald Trump has seized control of Washington, D.C.’s police force and ordered … More
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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
The Monthly Pulse: July 2025
As the world sweltered through the hottest July on record, the fight for justice—in every form—pressed forward with renewed urgency. … More
Policing Compassion: When Advocacy Becomes a Crime
In a world where compassion should be a virtue, it is increasingly becoming a liability—at least in the eyes of … 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
World News Wednesday: July 10–22 – Animal Rights on the Rise
From courtroom battles to consumer bans, the global fight for animals surged forward this week—despite setbacks in U.S. legislation. Animal … More
Humane National Committee: Political Representation for All Animals—Not just the Human Kind
Humane National Committee (HNC) Structure The Humane National Committee (HNC) is the future governing body of the Humane Party. Its … More
When Hunters Cry Foul: What the NYT Got Right—and Still Refuses to Say—About Trump’s Bird Banding Cuts
The New York Times is suddenly worried about science—because hunters are. But where was this energy when bird banding served … 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.
World News Wednesday: June 24 – July 9
Global Momentum Grows for Animal Welfare and Accountability Governments around the world are taking steps—some bold, some overdue—to advance animal … More
Will AI Confirm the Highest Ethical Standard?
By Jaron Fund How Quickly Is AI Advancing? The pace of artificial intelligence (AI) development is still widely underestimated. As … More
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
Protecting Animals Worldwide through International Law: The Faunacide Convention and the Non-Militarization of Animals Treaty
International Action Is Essential While many Humane Party policy positions and law-making efforts pertain specifically to the jurisdiction of the … More
Animal Personhood, Equal Rights, Democracy, and Balanced Budget: Humane Party’s Four “Charter Amendments”
Launch Day “Planks” As of the date of the Humane Party’s launch on Earth Day of 2009,1 the HP had … More
Sanctuary Cities in the U.S. Since Trump’s Second Term
Since President Trump’s return in 2025, sanctuary cities face renewed federal pressure, especially through Executive Order 14159, which threatens funding and expands immigration enforcement. Despite challenges, these cities defend their policies, while community groups mobilize to provide legal support. The struggle highlights broader ethical debates on governance and justice.
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