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Despite impressive advocacy efforts, many people still want to buy purebred dogs. In this blog, we explore the history of puppy mills and why advocating for adoption is more important than ever. READ MORE
Humane Farming: Good Intentions In Tension With Advocacy
Animal advocates often argue for strict veg*nism. Writer Sara Streeter looks at how holistic improvements in animal farming could greatly improve animal lives on the way to a more vegan world. READ MORE
Animal Welfare Regulations Don’t Always Help Animals
Farmed animal welfare was supposed to improve as countries adopted stricter standards. While animals may be better fed, watered, and bedded, they are still suffering. READ MORE
Without Proper Funding, Conservation Laws Can’t Conserve Anything
The U.S. Endangered Species Act became law in 1973. Unfortunately, delays and a lack of funding have limited its impact on imperiled plants and animals. READ MORE
Fighting Wild Animal Trafficking With Online Ads
Online ads may be a cost-effective way to discourage consumers from buying ivory and tiger parts. They might even change the social acceptability of the practice. READ MORE
Veg*nism And Whiteness: A Lasting Stereotype
If you are veg*n, you are most likely white — at least in the minds of U.S. adults. This stereotype is a problem and shows that our messaging needs to be more inclusive. READ MORE
Getting Farmers On Board For Alternative Proteins
Current farming practices will not feed the world’s growing population. Farmers must shift to producing alternative proteins, and societies must help them mitigate risks through the transition. READ MORE
When Do 100 Dogs Equal One Human?
Younger children assign a different moral weight to animals than adults do. Precisely when the change in attitudes occurs is not clear, but knowing more about it could give advocates an opening. READ MORE
Children Love Animals. Let’s Keep It That Way.
We aren’t born with speciesist beliefs. As children develop, they absorb cultural views about the lesser value of animals. Early education may change this trajectory. READ MORE