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Independent vegan media reached a major milestone this week as UnchainedTV secured 19 wins at the 2026 Telly Awards, signaling a broader cultural shift toward ethical entertainment and values-driven storytelling. From cooking shows and travel series to investigative animal-rights programming, the award sweep reflects how vegan media is increasingly moving beyond activist niches and into the mainstream cultural landscape.
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.
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.
In yet another alarming display of executive overreach, Donald Trump has seized control of Washington, D.C.’s police force and ordered … More
Top animal rights developments from around the globe. Oregon’s IP28 Campaign Accelerates Toward Ballot Animal rights advocates in Oregon are … More
As the world sweltered through the hottest July on record, the fight for justice—in every form—pressed forward with renewed urgency. … More
Every time a public figure passes — especially one with a complicated relationship to animals — a familiar fracture emerges … More
From courtroom battles to consumer bans, the global fight for animals surged forward this week—despite setbacks in U.S. legislation. Animal … More
The New York Times is suddenly worried about science—because hunters are. But where was this energy when bird banding served … More
Global Momentum Grows for Animal Welfare and Accountability Governments around the world are taking steps—some bold, some overdue—to advance animal … More
Every Wednesday, we deliver a concise roundup of the most pressing international developments—war, policy, climate, human rights, and beyond—anchored in fact-based reporting and grounded in the values of compassion, justice, and truth. From headlines that dominate to stories that deserve more attention, World News Wednesday brings clarity to a chaotic world.
By Brandy W. Walt, U.S. Presidential Candidate The United States has long been perceived as a “two-party system” dominated by … More
The Humane Party is happy to announce that Clifton Roberts will be the 2020 Humane Party Presidential Candidate.
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 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.
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.
The Humane Herald 