The Humane Party is happy to announce that Clifton Roberts will be the 2020 Humane Party Presidential Candidate.
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“World Vegan Day” News: Humane Party Nominates Clifton Roberts (CA) for U.S. Senate, Robert Mason (TX) for U.S. House of Representatives
The Humane Party today announced its first two candidates for the 2018 United States Congress elections. Clifton Roberts has been nominated as the Humane Party’s 2018 candidate for U.S. Senator representing the state of California. Robert Mason has been nominated as the Humane Party’s candidate for U.S. House of Representatives representing the state of Texas (District 3). Both candidates are the first-ever HP nominees for U.S. Congressional races in California and Texas.
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.
Historic Ruling for Chimps Sets Precedent for Animal Rights
On April 4, 2017, Judge Maria Alejandra Maurício of the Third Court of Guarantees of the Judiciary in the Argentinean State of Mendoza ruled that Cecília, a chimpanzee living alone in a concrete enclosure at the Mendocino Zoo in Argentina, had the right to health and happiness.
Earth Day and the Environmental Movement
On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans demonstrated coast-to-coast to raise awareness for the ravages taking toll on the environment. Dubbing this day “Earth Day,” its founder, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson envisioned it as a “national teach-in on the environment.” April 22 is also the anniversary of the Humane Party’s public launch in 2009,
Author, Speaker, and Pianist Joanne Kong Brings Her Gifts to the Humane Party
Joanne Kong is a new volunteer with the Humane Party, speaking at public events to advocate plant-based eating, centered ethically in raising awareness that greater compassion for animals and our planet is vitally necessary for transformative growth and positive world change. To her, veganism has the most powerful potential to truly change the world and embrace what is to her the most important quality of humanity—compassion.
On April 1st, 2017, the Position of Chief Executive Officer of the Humane Party Rotates from Clifton Roberts to Shelley Harrison
On April 1st, 2017, the Position of Chief Executive Officer of the Humane Party Rotates from Clifton Roberts to Shelley Harrison
“Man’s Best Friend” Has No Rights
Jeb, a service dog in Michigan, was accused of killing a neighbor’s dog. DNA testing was used to prove his innocence. Without the DNA testing, Jeb would have been destroyed (i.e, killed) as a legally “dangerous animal.”
The Crime of Compassion
Diane Gandee Sorbi was charged with theft for rescuing a dying hen during a DxE undercover investigation of Costco egg supplier Pleasant Valley Farms.
The Humane Party, the real animal rights party
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), one of the more visible and vocal animal rights groups, had been touting its so-called Animals’ Party. This is not a real political party, but a promotional stunt by PETA and another of its campaigns featuring scantily clad female models in order to attract attention.
Dogs and cats in Ohio can receive life-saving care from first responders
Dogs and cats in need of life-saving care from Ohio first responders can now receive it—but only if there is a human-related emergency nearby.
China Bans the Purchase and Sale of Ivory
Elephants hunted for their tusks could receive some much-needed relief in 2017 following China’s recent announcement to ban the buying and selling of ivory throughout the nation by the end of the year.
Rotation of the Humane Party’s Chief Executive Officer
On January 1st, 2017, the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Humane Party rotates from Robin Miller to Clifton Roberts.
Direct Presidential Elections or Electoral College?
To all the U.S. voters who want direct presidential elections instead of the Electoral College system: The Humane Party agrees with you.
The Deer Who Was
A white-tailed buck temporarily took up residence in Harlem in mid-December, to the delight of his human neighbors. The buck ultimately died in custody, reportedly due to stress.
Sea Level Problem Much Worse than Previous Estimates: Report
A new report suggests that sea levels will rise as much as five feet in but a single century. Not … More
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