where science and ethics intersect with politics
Mid-December marks the peak of America’s most waste-intensive season — a surge in trash, factory-farming output, and environmental harm often hidden behind holiday cheer. Ethical gifting offers a way to resist the cycle and align the season with compassion, sustainability, and planetary reality.
A cozy, creamy baked vegan mac and cheese made with simple plant-based ingredients. Silky sauce, golden baked top, and pure comfort — perfect for weeknights or potlucks.
When a strange darkness begins drifting down the River of Murmurs, one young otter refuses to accept that the water must carry harm unchecked. Her courage—and the creatures who join her—show that even the smallest among us can change the current of an entire world.
Climate Warnings, Trade Shifts, and Global Animal-Rights Updates Global climate agencies warned in early November that the last three years … More
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.
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.
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.
They speak of promises broken,
of wings clipped before the wind,
of eyes that asked for nothing
but a day unmeasured by chains.
The shadows do not silence, they sharpen the heart.
For in the dimmest places is where truth is most raw,
and love most needed.
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.
By choosing plants over beef, we’re not just recreating a nostalgic comfort food—we’re also making a small but meaningful shift toward compassion and sustainability. One bowl at a time, comfort food can still be kind.
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 world teaches us that freedom is a privilege, parceling out the sky as though the clouds were owned. A … More
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.
The Clarity of Repulsion Some years ago, I helped develop a playful, quirky, non-scholarly personality test based on a certain … More
There’s something magical about a dish that’s simple enough for a weeknight yet satisfying enough to serve to friends. Creamy … More
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