Critical insights at the intersection of animals and politics
21 people were charged in state court in connection with illegal animal fighting and trafficking of meth, cocaine, and other narcotics. Washington, D.C.—Today, Animal Wellness Action applauded federal authorities for making 21 arrests in a major, multi-state dogfighting and narcotics trafficking ring centered in Indiana. Law enforcement officers on Aug. 31 conducted sweeping raids at … Read more
Crime of cockfighting is ‘surprisingly widespread’ in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia region, group says. Washington, D.C. — Today, Animal Wellness Action and sister organization Center for a Humane Economy issued a statement in support of the Calvert County (Maryland) State’s Attorney’s office for filing a criminal information document charging a Huntingtown man with several counts of animal … Read more
More than 200 federal lawmakers now on record with two recent letters against a bill to overturn state elections that simply allow farm animals to turn around Washington D.C. – In a second overwhelming showing of opposition to the EATS Act, 30 U.S. Senators sent a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee leaders opposing a sweeping bill … Read more
Press Release Local move would stand up for states’ rights and against extreme farm animal confinement Pittsburgh, PA — Humane Action Pittsburgh and Animal Wellness Action are proud to join Allegheny County Councilwoman Anita Prizio, who is sponsoring a Will of Council that opposes a federal bill called the EATS Act, designed to dismantle state measures … Read more
Press Release Wild horse campaigner Scott Beckstead will face off against Senator Ira Hansen in The Dust-Up in the Desert: A Debate on Wild Horses and Their Place on Our Public Lands Scott Beckstead, director of campaigns for Animal Wellness Action and Center for a Humane Economy, will face off against Nevada State Senator Ira … Read more
The EATS Act could deliver China’s high-rise factory farms to our homeland. For the animal advocate who is revolutionary at heart, there’s something inspiring about the farm-animal rebellion staged at Manor Farm in “Animal Farm” (1945). Like most revolutions though, whether fictional or historical, the effort collapses due to the vanities and ambitions of the … Read more
Animal welfare group urged support for an ordinance, similar to measures adopted by 20 other California counties, to restrict private ownership of roosters for no reason other than cockfighting. Sacramento, CA — Animal Wellness Action expressed deep disappointment in the Tulare County Board of Supervisors for voting to take no further action on a policy to address … Read more
Dick’s is still peddling athletic shoes from Adidas, Mizuno and others sourcing skins from kangaroos—even after Nike and Puma announced in 2023 they’d stop the practice. Pittsburgh, PA — The Center for a Humane Economy is telling Dick’s Sporting Goods to end its role as America’s biggest retailer of kangaroo-based shoes. The animal-welfare group and … Read more
Bill to unwind American elections facing very stiff headwinds. Washington D.C. – In a remarkable showing of opposition to the EATS Act, 171 House members, including 5 Republicans, today sent a letter to Agriculture Committee leaders opposing a sweeping bill to nullify state agriculture laws called the EATS Act. Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Oregon, and Brian Fitzpatrick, … Read more
Louisiana was the last legal bastion of cockfighting in the United States, but that law enacted 15 years ago makes cockfighting a felony in the state. Washington, D.C. — Today, Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy issued a statement on news that a Harvey, La., man was arrested on suspicions of involvement in … Read more