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Topics relating to animal advocacy strategies & tactics, social movement progress, program evaluation, and related subjects.

Request For Proposals: Estimating Resource Savings & Counterfactual Impact

Apr 30 2026 Faunalytics

How much time and money does Faunalytics’ work save the animal protection movement? We’re seeking a research contractor to help us find the answers. READ MORE

Request For Proposals: Estimating Resource Savings & Counterfactual Impact

How much time and money does Faunalytics’ work save the animal protection movement? We’re seeking a research contractor to help us find the answers. READ MORE

Apr 30 2026 Faunalytics

In the Spotlight

Jun 19 2026 | Meghann Cant

Congress Treats Science As A Rhetorical Tool

A study finds that U.S. congressional staff overwhelmingly use science to back policy positions already decided rather than to inform new ones, with implications for how animal advocates engage decision-makers with evidence. READ MORE

Jun 18 2026 | Sada Rice

Meat Industry Influence On Nutrition Research

A review of 500 nutrition studies found that research with ties to the meat industry is more likely to reach favorable conclusions about meat consumption. READ MORE

Jun 10 2026 | Allison Troy

Tracking Our Direct Impact: A Case Study Using Process Tracing

In this case study, we used a method called process tracing to demonstrate the impact of our Animal Product Impact Scales on Anima International France and their decision to change their organizational strategy. READ MORE

Jun 4 2026 | Josh DesMarais

Are Consumers Willing To Give Up Animal Welfare Regulations?

Several U.S. states have banned the sale of eggs from hens kept in cages. How much would consumers have to save to be willing to reverse this policy? READ MORE

Jun 3 2026 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – June 2026

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about calves made to participate in rodeos, the effectiveness of plant-based nudges in foodservice settings, abnormal repetitive behaviors in rhesus macaques used for research, and more. READ MORE

May 28 2026 | Meghann Cant

Where The United Arab Emirates Stands On Protecting Farmed Animals

A survey of adults in the United Arab Emirates finds strong public support for farmed animal welfare laws and advocacy groups, even as most people eat predominantly animal-based diets. READ MORE

May 27 2026 | Nino O'shea-Nejad

The Moral Weight Project Explained: Part 2

Do the numbers hold up to scrutiny? This explainer, the second in a two-part series, examines Rethink Priorities’ welfare range findings, addresses common objections, and highlights the implications for animal advocates working to reduce animal suffering at scale. READ MORE

May 25 2026 | Mona Zahir

Understanding The Cultural Context Of Vegetarianism In China

Unlike Western contexts, where it’s often a personal identity or political statement, vegetarianism in China is a practical diet motivated by the pursuit of healthy, affordable, and spiritually nourishing food. READ MORE

May 20 2026 | Nino O'shea-Nejad

The Moral Weight Project Explained: Part 1

In the first of two blogs, this explainer examines how Rethink Priorities compared welfare capacity across species, with results that may reshape how advocates think about impact. READ MORE

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