Animal Rights

In the spirit of the holidays, we should remember to extend our feelings of goodwill toward mankind to animals as well.

Nov 18, 2009 - Elisa Garcia-Rey

U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R) of Michigan has introduced a bill called Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years, or the Happy Act.

Nov 9, 2009 - Dianne Gloeckner

Both California and Michigan signed into law in October measures to improve the lives of farm animals by phasing out some of the most cruel of practices.

Nov 3, 2009 - Gemma Richardson

Battery cages are a cruel and inhumane way to mass produce eggs for human consumption.

Sep 20, 2009 - Kelley Diekman

New Yorkers are forced to decide if the horse drawn carriage industry should be considered as a tradition or as a cruel and unsafe practice.

Aug 25, 2009 - Kelley Diekman

Vegan activism doesn't always come in the form of a protest or passing someone a leaflet. Sometimes it's a plate of freshly baked cookies or spaghetti and "meat"balls.

Aug 5, 2009 - Amanda Schemkes

Bear bile is widely used throughout Asian cultures for medical treatments, but this medicine comes at a price.

Jul 7, 2009 - Kelley Diekman

In an exclusive interview with Suite101, Christofferson shares her lessons on how everyone can play a role in protecting national parks and wildlife.

Jun 26, 2009 - Britta Stromeyer Esmail

When celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, many worry the meaning will get lost in the commercialism. Vegans hope that animal kindness doesn't get lost as well.

Mar 16, 2009 - Robin Raven

Urging the Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee to speak out against the commercial seal hunt is a new approach being taken by activists.

Mar 16, 2009 - Gemma Richardson

In a world where we insist that HR hire jack-of-all- trade multi-taskers to save their companies money, why can't wildlife regulatory boards use this conventional wisdom?

Mar 15, 2009 - Marie Thomas

Any breed of dog has the potential to be dangerous. Even tea cup poodles are capable of biting and maiming. But studies have proven that proper owner care is important.

Dec 23, 2008 - Tanja Meece

Leslie Owen Collier, the Missouri farmer who poisoned three endangered bald eagles in 1995, is now free of Federal charges after being pardoned by President Bush.

Dec 17, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

Think environmentally this holiday season and give gifts that not only help the animal kingdom, but give you a warm, fuzzy feeling all over.

Dec 8, 2008 - Erin Haley

California voters are considering whether to vote for a measure that would force factory farms to provide larger cages and pens for animals.

Oct 24, 2008 - Darcy DeMarco

A new book by Mark Hawthorne is suitable for everyone interested in helping animals, from aspiring activists to seasoned professionals.

Sep 25, 2008 - Jodie Martin

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) makes strong effort to help animals in Gulf Coast states.

Sep 24, 2008 - Darcy DeMarco

Animals have been used for the entertainment of humans for centuries, recently the curtain has come down reveling the abuses these animals have suffered.

Jun 10, 2008 - Sage Meehan

U.S. Department of the Interior admits that global warming has forced it to label polar bears as "threatened," but wants nothing done about it.

Jun 6, 2008 - David Boston

A brief introduction to animal rights activism, including the books, articles, websites and other resources that cannot be missed, and the deceptive sites to avoid!

May 10, 2008 - Caroline Poppy-Tilipe Snider

The Australian government has announced that the live animal export trade to Egypt will resume, despite concerns about cruelty to animals.

May 10, 2008 - Jodie Martin