The U.S. House of Representatives approves by 263 to 146 H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, banning the slaughter of American horses for human consumption abroad. Nearly 100,000 horses are slaughtered each year in this country. It’s now … Continue reading
“I think the animal rights movement has been restrained in its use of force, mostly because people in the struggle are often people of privilege who aren’t willing to risk losing that privilege,” said Dr. Jerry Vlasak, Animal Liberation Front … Continue reading
I’ve just returned from the Taking Action for Animals (TAFA) in Washington, DC. I thank everyone for its professionally organization, impressive attendance (about 700) and providing inspiration, information and practical advice. (I did not attend FARM’s AR2006 conference in August … Continue reading
The Grumpy Vegan awards the AVMA the Brutal Truth Award because of its adoption of a policy to not sign joint statements with The HSUS even when endorsing mutually supported initiatives. The American Veterinary Medical Association needs to remember that … Continue reading
How many animals’ lives are saved and how many pro-animal laws are passed because Pamela Anderson poses partially naked in London for PETA and their anti-fur campaign? The BBC News Web site reports, “Pammie strips off for Peta in Stella … Continue reading
In more than 30 years of personal commitment and professional involvement with the animal protection movement in the United Kingdom and United States, I have made many mistakes and learned many lessons. Indeed, I continue to grow as an effective … Continue reading
