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Before Renee King-Sonnen became a sanctuary founder, she lived on the other side of the fence. Her journey from Texas cattle ranch life to founding Rowdy Girl Sanctuary is a story of moral transformation, radical compassion, and the courage to challenge everything she once believed about animals, food, and the systems that profit from both.
Animal Cruelty Prevention Month encourages compassion—but rarely asks the deeper question: can cruelty truly be prevented within systems that require it to function? When harm is built into the structure, reducing it is not the same as eliminating it. This piece explores the limits of prevention, the role of language in shaping perception, and why meaningful change may require more than reform—it may require abolition.
From a childhood moment of moral clarity to nearly two decades of vegan living and policy work, Kearney Robinson reflects on ethical awakening, sustainable activism, and the importance of community, care, and concrete action in building lasting change.
Every January, millions of people worldwide take part in Veganuary, a month-long invitation to explore vegan living. What begins as a simple dietary shift often sparks deeper reflection on animal ethics, environmental responsibility, and the power of collective action to drive lasting change.
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.
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.
The world teaches us that freedom is a privilege, parceling out the sky as though the clouds were owned. A … More
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
Top animal rights developments from around the globe. Oregon’s IP28 Campaign Accelerates Toward Ballot Animal rights advocates in Oregon are … More
When I first reached out to Chris Censullo for this interview, I already had a strong sense of the role … More
Not all burgers need to bleed. Some just need bold flavor, juicy texture, and a little smoky heat. These grilled … More
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.
Essential History and Philosophy for Activists, a new column published by The Humane Herald, will kick off in a few … More
Humane Party volunteers and supporters of the Humane Party of New York Chapter met last month on Juneteenth (June 19) … More
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