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Aug 10 2026 | Meghann Cant

Advancing Vegan Advocacy In India: What Drives Dietary Change?

This exploratory study examines the dietary knowledge, attitudes, and practices of urban Indians to help advocates accelerate the country’s vegan movement. READ MORE

Aug 7 2026 | Maria Schurr

Do Online Petitions Actually Change Policy?

Digital democracy is seen by some as a way of empowering citizens; to others, it merely offers the illusion of public influence. Tools such as Join, Taiwan’s online petition platform, reveal how digital democracy can successfully effect policy change. READ MORE

Jul 30 2026 | Meghann Cant

Bypassing Misinformation May Be As Effective As Correcting It

Research suggests that shifting which belief is top of mind for people can reduce the impact of misinformation on attitudes and policy support just as effectively as directly correcting it. READ MORE

Jul 29 2026 | Erika Berglund & Carol Hardy (JG Research)

Animal Factory, Factory Farm, Or Something Else? Testing The Language Of Advocacy

Does the phrase “factory farming” have the impact advocates want? This Faunalytics study tested a variety of terms for animal agriculture, with valuable findings for campaigners and advocates. READ MORE

Jul 27 2026 | Meghann Cant

High Support And High Barriers For Farmed Animal Protection In Kuwait

A survey of adults in Kuwait reveals near-universal support for farmed animal welfare laws and notable openness to plant-based eating and emerging alternatives, alongside substantial cultural barriers. READ MORE

Jul 24 2026 | Mona Zahir

The Limited Power Of Farmed Animal Welfare Inspectors

Across the European Union, expert veterinarians are sent out to ensure that farms and slaughterhouses do the bare minimum. And sometimes, even minimal welfare is too high a bar where economics are concerned. READ MORE

Jul 23 2026 | Meghann Cant

Do Donors Give With Their Hearts Or Their Heads?

Two large meta-analyses find that while people believe they give based on effectiveness, empathy is the more reliable driver of charitable giving. READ MORE

Jul 20 2026 | Flavia Manieri

If Your Dinner Could Smile, Would You Still Eat It?

Most people rarely think about the animals behind the meat on their plates. But what happens when this psychological distance is reduced? READ MORE

Jul 16 2026 | Meghann Cant

Laboratory Rodents Deserve Better Than Improvised Killing Methods

Cervical dislocation is the most common killing method for mice and rats in U.K. laboratories. Yet it’s applied inconsistently, often with improvised tools, raising serious animal welfare concerns. READ MORE

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