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Animals Used for Food

Research about farmed animals including factory farming, veganism, vegetarianism, commercial fishing, and related topics.

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Are Animal Welfare Laws Reshaping U.S. Animal Product Production And Trade?

Mar 11 2026 karol orzechowski

Faunalytics examines USDA data to understand whether state-level animal welfare laws and sales bans — particularly California’s Proposition 12 — are reshaping where U.S. animal products are produced, consumed, and exported. READ MORE

young pig in factory farm

Are Animal Welfare Laws Reshaping U.S. Animal Product Production And Trade?

Faunalytics examines USDA data to understand whether state-level animal welfare laws and sales bans — particularly California’s Proposition 12 — are reshaping where U.S. animal products are produced, consumed, and exported. READ MORE

Mar 11 2026 karol orzechowski

In the Spotlight

Mar 7 2018 | Nick Pendergrast

Intersectional Advocacy Tends To Bring In Less Money

Taking a stand on a broad range of issues minimizes the potential for funding from foundations and corporations. How does this play into animal advocacy? READ MORE

Mar 6 2018 | Mona Zahir

Evaluating The Influence Of Animal Interest Groups

States with an agricultural economic base and traditional political culture are less likely to protect animals or be swayed by animal interest groups. READ MORE

Mar 1 2018 | Jamie Harris

Fighting Climate Change Through School Lunches

A case study from Oakland shows how schools can significantly reduce their carbon and water footprint by replacing animal products with plant-based proteins. READ MORE

Feb 27 2018 | karol orzechowski

Animals As Legal ‘Things’: An Analysis

This analysis of the legal concepts of "persons" versus "things" found a number of exceptions that challenge the fundamental binary notion present in many laws. READ MORE

Feb 26 2018 | Nick Pendergrast

The Limits Of Promoting Veganism By Larger And Smaller Organizations

Different organizational forms have different strengths and weaknesses in their ability to advocate for veganism. We explore some of them in this blog. READ MORE

Feb 22 2018 | Lukas Jasiunas

Does A Dairy Farm Visit Change Perception?

Visiting a dairy farm had a mixed effect on the perceptions of whether dairy cows had a ‘good’ life, worsening perceptions for a third of participants. READ MORE

Feb 20 2018 | Linda Tyler

‘Trump Veganism’: Motivations And Identity

People who are vegan for reasons of self-interest and had been vegan for less than a year were significantly more likely to support Trump’s agenda. READ MORE

Feb 16 2018 | karol orzechowski

Inside The Indian Dairy Industry

A broad investigative report from The Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations finds India's dairy industry home to a wide range of concerns. READ MORE

Feb 15 2018 | Nick Pendergrast

Are Conditions Ripe For Animal Rights Vegan Activism?

Familiarity with the term "vegan" has made grassroots animal rights activism more viable and made it easier for larger organizations to embrace the term in their advocacy. READ MORE

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