To Avoid the Next Pandemic, We Need to Stop Factory Farming
Industrial animal agriculture is exacerbating the risks of zoonotic diseases. Are elected officials ready to dismantle the system that got us into this mess?
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Is Speciesism Driving the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Reluctance to question humans’ exploitation of animals creates a dangerous disconnect in the public’s understanding of COVID-19 and its ongoing risks. Lorelei Plotczyk shares her perspective.
I Was a Journalist Who Reported on Captive Animals—Then I Became One
Christina M. Russo reflects on her newfound connection with captive animals. After being damaged during surgery, she understands their plight even more.
Why Underground Dog Fighting Needs to End
Despite being classified as a felony in every U.S. state, dog fighting takes place in many parts of the country. Dogs are forced to fight each other almost daily, and many don’t make it out alive.
Is Speciesism Driving the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Reluctance to question humans’ exploitation of animals creates a dangerous disconnect in the public’s understanding of COVID-19 and its ongoing risks. Lorelei Plotczyk shares her perspective.
I Was a Journalist Who Reported on Captive Animals—Then I Became One
Christina M. Russo reflects on her newfound connection with captive animals. After being damaged during surgery, she understands their plight even more.
Why Underground Dog Fighting Needs to End
Despite being classified as a felony in every U.S. state, dog fighting takes place in many parts of the country. Dogs are forced to fight each other almost daily, and many don’t make it out alive.
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The Coasts Are Disappearing. We Need to Protect Them for Everyone.
Climate change is causing sea levels to rise and coasts to disappear. Can we protect these vital ecosystems for humans and other animals at the same time?
Going Beyond the Cow: Beyond Meat’s New Commercial Asks Us to Rethink the Way We Eat
Could a burger made of plants really be better for us, for the animals, and for the planet? Beyond Meat’s answer: Absolutely.
European Commission Accused of “Gross Cynicism” Toward Farmed Animal Welfare
Advocates are calling for a ban on live animal exports to war-torn Libya, where missile fire threatens animals arriving on cargo ships from Ireland. But welfare officials continue to drag their feet.
Despite Perdue’s High Welfare Standards, Some Chickens Can’t Survive 45 Days
Perdue is often touted as a leader in chicken welfare. But across the poultry industry, companies continue to leave their youngest and sickest birds behind.
Using Research and Data to Create an Inclusive Animal Rights Movement
Learning about racial inequity through the lens of data analysis not only improves the efficacy of my animal advocacy, but it fuels my commitment to fighting all forms of oppression.
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The Power of the Pitch: Top Journalists and Editors Discuss How to Craft the Perfect Pitch
Watch the first installment of our new speaker series, Sentient Sessions, for tips and tricks on rising to the top of your editor’s inbox.
New Mini-Doc Exposes Pork Industry’s “Unseen” Pandemic Risks
The mini-documentary chronicles pigs’ harrowing 700-mile journey across the American southwest, exposing widespread corporate misconduct that threatens public health.
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The Power of the Pitch: Top Journalists and Editors Discuss How to Craft the Perfect Pitch
Watch the first installment of our new speaker series, Sentient Sessions, for tips and tricks on rising to the top of your editor’s inbox.
New Mini-Doc Exposes Pork Industry’s “Unseen” Pandemic Risks
The mini-documentary chronicles pigs’ harrowing 700-mile journey across the American southwest, exposing widespread corporate misconduct that threatens public health.
Hidden Video Reveals Gruesome Mass-Extermination Method for Iowa Pigs Amid Pandemic
This video includes graphic images some readers may find disturbing. Cruel and excruciating methods are being used to kill thousands of pigs that have become commercially worthless during the pandemic.
The Power of the Pitch: Top Journalists and Editors Discuss How to Craft the Perfect Pitch
Watch the first installment of our new speaker series, Sentient Sessions, for tips and tricks on rising to the top of your editor’s inbox.
New Mini-Doc Exposes Pork Industry’s “Unseen” Pandemic Risks
The mini-documentary chronicles pigs’ harrowing 700-mile journey across the American southwest, exposing widespread corporate misconduct that threatens public health.
Hidden Video Reveals Gruesome Mass-Extermination Method for Iowa Pigs Amid Pandemic
This video includes graphic images some readers may find disturbing. Cruel and excruciating methods are being used to kill thousands of pigs that have become commercially worthless during the pandemic.
