The Listening Lounge is a Voices of the Movement series from The Humane Herald, resurfacing music, interviews, spoken word, and other audio worth hearing again.
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The Listening Lounge Reboot: “Be My Voice” by Sherry Zitter
Welcome to our very first Listening Lounge Reboot. We’re beginning with “Be My Voice,” an original song written and recorded by vegan advocate Sherry Zitter.
Branded
A bunch of booted cowgirls clicked their spurs together at the podium and begged the town council to bring back their rodeo. I’ve been trying to make sure that doesn’t happen ever since.
NYC’s New Wildlife Law Raises an Urgent Question: Who Gets to Define Humane
New York City’s new wildlife law promises humane treatment, but advocates warn that promise may be undermined if federal agencies linked to goose roundups, egg destruction, and lethal wildlife control are allowed to help shape the city’s future wildlife policies. As molting season places Canada geese at heightened risk, activists are calling for immediate mayoral action to halt cooperation with federal wildlife operations and redefine what “humane” truly means.
World News Wednesday: Vegan Media Breaks Through at the 2026 Telly Awards
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.
What a New Animal Policy Survey Reveals in CA-03
Conducted by the Nevada County Humane Association (NCHA), the “Animals & Environment” survey was distributed to candidates across party lines.
Vegan Congressional Candidate Chris Bennett Outlines Ethics-Driven Platform in CA-03 Race
Chris Bennett, a vegan congressional candidate in California’s 3rd District, outlines an ethics-driven platform linking animal rights, climate policy, and human welfare in a conversation with the Humane Herald.
From Abolition to Action: Why Movements Need Political Power
Across history, movements have reshaped public consciousness, but lasting change has typically followed only when that awareness was carried into structured political action—through organized leadership, coordinated strategy, and the development of enforceable policy.
The Deer Who Walked Through Fire
It began as a scent—faint, unfamiliar, wrong. The deer lifted her head and stilled, sensing what others could not yet see. By the time the forest understood, the paths they knew were already gone. And still, she moved—not because she was unafraid, but because standing still had already become more dangerous than moving.
The Fox Who Buried the Trap
At the edge of the forest, where the trees thinned and the air carried the scent of iron, the fox found it—half-buried, rusted, waiting. She had never seen such a thing before, but something older than memory told her to step back. And when she did, she began to see what others could not.
Stand Up for Animals
A follow-up video featuring James Schultz, Chair of the Humane Party Policy Committee, sharing his thoughts on constitutional reform, ethics, and structural change — in his own words.
Holiday Consumerism vs. Planetary Reality: Why Ethical Gifting Matters More Than Ever
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.
Baked Vegan Mac & Cheese
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.
The River Otter Who Refused to Drift
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.
World News Wednesday: November 2025
Climate Warnings, Trade Shifts, and Global Animal-Rights Updates Global climate agencies warned in early November that the last three years … More
The Moth and the Streetlight
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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