Critical insights at the intersection of animals and politics
Factory farming interests lost landmark case before U.S. Supreme Court, NPPC v. Ross, yet they continue to advance far-fetched legal claims Boston, MA — Today, Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy filed a legal brief in federal court in response to continuing legal actions by factory-farming corporations to subvert a voter-approved … Read more
Candidate deserves support for her strong commitment to lead on animal welfare issues. Washington D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Luz Rivas in the race for California’s 29th congressional district. She is expected to succeed Rep. Tony Cárdenas, who … Read more
Bipartisan pair can be a winning team for animal welfare in U.S. House Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action (AWA), a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Republican Rep. Young Kim for re-election in the race for California’s 40th congressional district, and Democratic challenger Derek … Read more
Split between two federal courts has created uncertainty, but for now, supporters are hopeful for future of law protecting Thoroughbred horses from racing-related abuses. Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action expressed optimism now that the U.S. Supreme Court has reactivated enforcement of the Horseracing Safety and Integrity Act in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas — a … Read more
Congresswoman deserves support for steadfast commitment to animal welfare Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Rep. Betty McCollum for re-election in the race for Minnesota’s 4th congressional district. “Betty McCollum is a strong supporter of animal welfare in … Read more
Congressman is fighting China’s attempts to overturn farm animal housing laws that American farmers have invested in by the hundreds of millions of dollars Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Jeff Van Drew for re-election in the race … Read more
Congressman deserves support for steadfast leadership on numerous animal welfare issues Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Rep. Mike Quigley for re-election in the race for Illinois’s 5th congressional district. The group lauded his strong leadership on numerous … Read more
Congressman deserves support for steadfast leadership on numerous animal welfare issues Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Rep. Joe Neguse for re-election in the race for Colorado’s 2nd congressional district. The group lauded his strong leadership on numerous … Read more
Congressman deserves support for steadfast leadership on numerous animal welfare issues Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Rep. Jason Crow for re-election in the race for Colorado’s 6th congressional district. The group lauded his strong support for numerous … Read more
Congresswoman hailed as a top animal welfare advocate in the U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Rep. Nancy Mace for re-election in the race for South Carolina’s 1st congressional district. The organization announced an … Read more