Weighing 1.25 tons, and towering 6ft 6in at the shoulder, Chilli dwarfs most horses, is the same height as a small elephant, and could provide enough steaks to feed an army. The owners of Chilli, a black and white Friesian … Continue reading
Risking Obsolescence But what is effective? There have certainly been some successful campaigns for animals over the past few decades — how did those successes happen? Why are other approaches not getting enough traction to change hearts and minds or … Continue reading
The Not-So-Great Divide – Reform vs. Abolition Given the reality of their situation, animals would probably scoff at the increasingly heated debate among some advocates regarding “welfare reforms” vs. “animal liberation.” A discussion of where to focus one’s limited resources … Continue reading
A Lesson from Environmentalists Recently a couple of prominent activists came to a similar conclusion about the current state of environmental advocacy. Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus, authors of “The Death of Environmentalism,” argue that the environmental movement is rapidly … Continue reading
In response to my grumbling about the Institute of Fundraising I received an email from its Director of Policy and Campaigns, Megan Pacey, who said that she had been misquoted, which I thought could be possible as it was The … Continue reading
As a social scientist [Che Green], I’m often in the position of providing fellow animal advocates with what I call a “reality check.” An objective description of public opinion can seem harsh, because public opinion itself can be harsh. The … Continue reading
