Animal Rights
Missouri Lawsuit Seeks to Halt Bullying California Food Rules
Missouri wants a federal court to tell California that its overbearing laws don't apply to Missouri farms. Win or lose, the lawsuit could have far-reaching implications.
IOC: "Healthy" Dogs Not Being Killed in Sochi
Reported mass slaughter of strays disturbed some
Dept of Agriculture Shuts Down Slaughterhouse Over Animal Rights Group's Secret Video, Opens Investigation
Into alleged inhumane practices
Mayor Bill de Blasio's Horse Policy is Pure Manure
Answers the question: How quickly can New Yorkers miss Nanny Bloomberg?
They Want to Eat Horses, Don't They?
Slaughtering horses is still a good idea. So why do some continue to oppose it?
Colorado Voters Could See Ballot Measure Restricting Euthanasia of Animals in November
Would prohibit shelters from killing animals except if they are suffering
Rights Aren't Just for Humans, Anymore
From chimpanzees to artificial intelligence, science is raising important questions about just who, and what, has rights.
The New Case for Hunting
Hunters, tree-huggers, and animal welfare advocates should be allies.
Canada to Appeal EU Ban on Seal Products
WTO allowing it because of "public moral concerns" (code for "seals are cute").
NYC Moving to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages, Horses Likely to be Slaughtered
Animal rights activists pushed the ban
LA Bans Use of Bullhooks on Elephants
Will ultimately probably end up eliminating circus shows involving them within the city
Peruvian Judge Bans Festival That Involved Cooking Cat Meat
After complaints from local politicians and animal rights activists
Ke$ha Fights Bear-Baiting in Maine
Animal-rights groups trying to stop the practice, with singer backing them
Ugly Animal Preservation Society Poll Names Blob Fish World's Ugliest Animal
Looking out for the uggos
Farmers, Activists Face Off Over Badger Culling in England
Thousands to be killed to reduce transmission of disease to cattle
Teenager Charged With Animal Cruelty After 4chan Manhunt
Posted Vine video of himself kicking a cat
Animal Rights Group Vandalizes Butter Cow at Iowa State Fair
That ought to change a few minds...
Officer Suspended for Leaving Police Dog To Die in Hot Car
Even their own pooches aren't safe
India Declares Dolphins "Non-Human Persons" With Rights
Dolphin parks to be shut down.
Most Chimps to Be Retired from Government Research
310 to be removed from medical research over the next few years
California's Unconstitutional Foie Gras Crackdown
In addition to its constitutional flaws, California's foie gras ban is unenforceable. A flurry of lawsuits by animal rights groups is making this fact more and more clear.
The Case for Legalizing Horse Meat
The return of domestic horse slaughterhouses will be good for ranchers, butchers, chefs, consumers, and horses.
Michigan Legislators Considering Creation of Animal Abuser Registry
Would be the first in the country
Poland Working on More Regulations for Animal Sacrifice
Will require animals ritually slaughtered to be stunned first
Man Shoots Bear in Self-Defense, Faces Charges
Won't you think of the poor, bloodthirsty predators?
What's Worse than Horse Slaughter?
When it comes to government action, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
OR Sea Lion Branding Injures Animals, Say Activists
So, government hurts animals while protecting them? You don't say ...
Whistleblower: Animal Abuse, Torture, Prevalent In Federal Wildlife Agency,
An Unnecessary war on wildlife, according to some members of Congress