Critical insights at the intersection of animals and politics
Animal welfare groups condemn uptick in slaughter, call for action on Farm bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — USDA export data reveals that kill buyers shipped 17,997 horses from Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas to slaughter plants in Mexico in 2023. This was the most significant annual percentage increase of live exports since 2012. Final numbers are … Read more
More than 1,250 agricultural producers and distributors are qualified to supply pork, eggs, and veal, and that number will continue to surge Washington, D.C. — According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), there are more than 1,250 agricultural producers and distributors in compliance with Prop 12 and prepared to meet the demand of California … Read more
The two big brands in athletic footwear announced plans last March to halt any use of kangaroo skins in their shoes by the end of 2023 Washington, D.C. — The Center for a Humane Economy noted that the start of the new year is the trigger for Puma and Nike to put into practice their March … Read more
Overturning American elections to benefit foreign-owned, pork-producing corporations and vertically organized factory farms was never in our national interest Washington, D.C. — The nation’s most important farm animal welfare law, California’s Proposition 12, takes full effect as the new year begins, signaling a new, more humane era in American agriculture. “Final implementation of Prop 12 in … Read more
Victim’s mother asks for help. Sheriffs have little information to go on despite dozens of potential witnesses at the scene Covington County, Miss. — A double homicide that occurred late last month where two young men were both shot in the head has now been linked to a largescale illegal dogfighting event. Animal Wellness Action and … Read more
The benefits of wild cats on the Colorado landscape and arguments for human-wild cat coexistence without trophy hunting or commercial trapping A coalition of animal sanctuaries, wildlife rehabbers, animal protectionists, scientists, veterinarians, conservationists, ethical hunters, and concerned private citizens have their sights set on mountain lions — specifically by taking aim at trophy hunting of … Read more
Last week, I wrote an essay reflecting on some of our key accomplishments in 2023. Landmark gains for animals included Nike, Puma, and New Balance each pledging to halt sourcing of kangaroo skins for shoes; the U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the constitutionality of Proposition 12 (farm animal welfare production and sales standards); the adoption of the … Read more
We fight to tackle large-scale, industrialized mistreatment of animals, while also working to close out smaller-scale animal-exploitation enterprises that have lost any meaningful social acceptance. When you invest in a private company and buy its stock, you expect a return on your investment. You should expect the same from a non-profit. As we approach year … Read more
Legislation is critical and timely as federal lawmakers work on legislation to ban any slaughter of American horses anywhere in North America Albany, NY — Animal Wellness Action, Center for a Humane Economy, and Animal Wellness Foundation applauded New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for signing into law S2163B/A06109, a bill to ban horse slaughter in New York. The … Read more
Press Release Rules Committee denies a vote on ADD SOY Act even though leaders of Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Congressional Asian and Pacific Islander Caucus Were Leaders of Bipartisan Amendment. Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, and Switch4Good criticized the House Rules Committee for denying consideration … Read more