Social Movements Archives

Aug 11 2026 | Alyssa Hanes

Goodbye, BSL: The Public Is Changing Its Mind About Pit Bulls

Pit bulls are hounded by a bad reputation in the U.S., and advocates have fought hard to rehabilitate their image. This study suggests it may be working, with more than 300 discriminatory breed-specific laws repealed since 2012. READ MORE

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 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 15 2026 | Brooke Haggerty

Faunalytics’ 2026 Mid-Year Review: What We’ve Built For The Movement & What We Have In Store

We’re sharing a mid-year update full of momentum: new global research, the launch of the Faunalytics Lens AI-powered tool, and real evidence that our work is shaping advocacy strategies worldwide. Plus, we give a glimpse of what’s next. READ MORE

Jul 14 2026 | Elena Schaller

Why Some People Stick With Meat Free Monday And Others Don’t

People who successfully follow through with meat reduction campaigns are more than just motivated. They’re supported by their identity, social environment, and access to practical tools like meat-free recipes. READ MORE

Jul 8 2026 | karol orzechowski

Look Through The Faunalytics Lens

For over two decades, Faunalytics has produced and curated research that animal advocates can trust. Today, we’re launching a new tool designed to help you see that research clearly, without compromising the standards that make it trustworthy in the first place. READ MORE

Jul 3 2026 | Meghann Cant

Analyzing Vegan Advocacy Strategies On Indian Social Media

This study explores how advocates in India use social media to promote veganism, highlighting the need to shift from “why” to “how” while navigating unique cultural narratives around dairy. READ MORE

Jun 17 2026 | karol orzechowski

Cruelty-Free As An On-Ramp Into The Animal Movement

A recent exploratory study from Te Protejo finds interesting links between cruelty-free ethics and veganism. Our latest blog looks at the longer history of the connection between anti-vivisection and animal advocacy, and calls for more attention to the cause our movement was built on. READ MORE

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Goodbye, BSL: The Public Is Changing Its Mind About Pit Bulls

Advancing Vegan Advocacy In India: What Drives Dietary Change?

Do Online Petitions Actually Change Policy?

High Support And High Barriers For Farmed Animal Protection In Kuwait

Faunalytics’ 2026 Mid-Year Review: What We’ve Built For The Movement & What We Have In Store

Why Some People Stick With Meat Free Monday And Others Don’t

Look Through The Faunalytics Lens

Analyzing Vegan Advocacy Strategies On Indian Social Media

Cruelty-Free As An On-Ramp Into The Animal Movement

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