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Trump’s Right: The Kentucky Derby Is SAD!
Trump didn't complain about the Kentucky Derby because he cares about animals. But anything that brings attention to the fact that the Kentucky Derby is a disgrace is a good…
Policy•4 min read
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Walmart Acquires Beef Supply Chain, As Consumers and Voters Battle Meat
The acquisition of beef production capacity is symptomatic of short-term thinking at the retail behemoth, and possibly a questionable move financially as meat production faces an increasingly critical political climate.
Food•3 min read
Perspective
Animal Rights Advocates Deserve Free Speech Too
The first amendment exists to protect points of view that our society would otherwise censor—including animal rights. But on Facebook and factory farms, animal advocates are fighting for their right…
Law & Justice•4 min read
Perspective
Hundreds Sick from Meat Bacteria Outbreaks: It’s Time to Fight Back
American consumers should have serious beef with the USDA. The latest outbreak traveled across 10 states in just two days, flying under the radar of federal meat inspectors yet again.
Law & Justice•4 min read
Perspective
McDonald’s Is Falling Behind: It Should Embrace Vegan Options
Fast food burger giants like Burger King and White Castle are embracing the rise of plant-based foods and adding vegan burgers to their menus. McDonald's, on the other hand, is…
Law & Justice•3 min read
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New York Is Embracing Meatless Monday. Will Your City Be Next?
The commitment not to eat meat for one day each week can be portrayed as a culture war, meant to spark a bigger societal shift against meat consumption. In at…
Climate•4 min read
Perspective
Cowboys Are an American Icon. They Need to Help End Animal Agriculture.
Our society expresses a deep love for industrial “cowboys,” the producers who are heavily subsidized by taxpayers via a scheme of crop insurance, water rights, and government advertising programs.
Food•6 min read
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