Critical insights at the intersection of animals and politics
King amendment rejected while new legislation adopted against animal fighting, the dog meat trade, and domestic violence Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action applauds the inclusion of several broadly supported animal protection bills that informed sources confirmed today, including the Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act, Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act, and the Parity … Read more
It’s hard for any enthusiast of an immoral practice or hobby to cope with the idea that their favored activity is soon to be illegal. The enthusiast typically has a well-scripted rationale to justify the practice, often makes money on the activity, and considers it a way of life. A hobby or business that they’ve … Read more
Overshadowed by the national news about the very consequential national election of November 6th was the take-away that animal advocates decisively won two far-reaching ballot measures against greyhound racing and factory farming. Voters in Florida approved Amendment 13 against greyhound racing with an attention-grabbing 69 percent of the vote, while Californians approved Prop 12 with … Read more
Something telling and distressing is happening in Washington, D.C. with Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives. They just suffered historic losses in the House, with Democrats picking up perhaps 38 seats and winning the majority for the first time in a decade. Lawmakers have made their way back to Washington, D.C. and convened … Read more
Voters approve two landmark ballot measures, oust several anti-animal lawmakers.Animal Wellness Action celebrated the overwhelming passage of two animal protection ballot measure wins in Florida and California, and the defeat of its top two political targets in the U.S. House of Representatives. Ballot measures Florida voters went all in for a ban on greyhound racing, … Read more
Taylor Swift, the mega-pop star, hasn’t just weighed in on politics for the first time in her career. She’s also weighed in on the politics of animal cruelty, by sending out an image and link to Animal Wellness Action’s op-ed in the Knoxville News Sentinel condemning Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn for her repeated efforts to thwart animal welfare reforms to her … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate passed two critical animal protection provisions to protect survivors of domestic violence and their pets and urge robust enforcement of federal animal welfare laws. The measures were included as part of the Senate’s multi-Agency spending bill for FY20 and carried strong bipartisan support. Led by U.S. Sens. Martha McSally … Read more
Animal Wellness Action, a non-partisan entity that looks solely at the stances and voting, leadership, and cosponsorship records of candidates on animal issues, has announced approximately 200 endorsements of candidates for Congress and for governor’s races, forecasting that Democrats are likely to regain the majority in the House after 8 years in the minority and that … Read more
Animal Wellness Action, a non-partisan entity that looks solely at the stances and voting, leadership, and cosponsorship records of candidates on animal issues, has announced approximately 200 endorsements of candidates for Congress and for governor’s races, forecasting that Democrats are likely to regain the majority in the House after 8 years in the minority and that … Read more
Animal Wellness Action, a non-partisan entity that looks solely at the stances and voting, leadership, and cosponsorship records of candidates on animal issues, has announced approximately 200 endorsements of candidates for Congress and for governor’s races, forecasting that Democrats are likely to regain the majority in the House after 8 years in the minority and that … Read more