Animal rights and animal welfare.
Barack Obama is no veg*n, but it was interesting to see that he does have some compassion for the animals… While speaking in Henderson, Nevada, Democrat Barack Obama says he won’t just be a president for the American people, but the animals too. “What about animal rights?” a woman shouted out during the candidate’s town hall meeting outside Las Vegas after he discussed issues that relate more to humans, like war, health…
A carnivore that believes in the Thou Shall Not Kill Mandate. Sentient Beast Filthy Pig A fish with no feeling Putting an animal to sleep Humane kill The US is A Nation of Animal Lovers Happy as a Clam-not when they are continually hunted by predators including humans Dumb as an Ox Evil Bat Cruel Wolf Unintelligent Moose Hot Dog Male Ladybug Stool Pigeon Human Evolution Kosher Meat Pet Peeve…
Last night, Oct 23 there was a historic event on CSpan 2: A third party debate. Watch it here (real player required) Why is this just a momentous occasion you may ask? What’s the big deal and what does political rights have anything to do with animal rights issues. Regardless of your personal political affiliations, the fact is that there is a major media bias favoring the democratic and republican…
Lisa Ling Reports: How We Treat the Animals We Eat on the Oprah show this Tuesday, October 14th. Great to hear this news, especially for Californian’s who have the chance to vote to make a difference with Prop 2: http://www.yesonprop2.com Description of the show: “Have you ever wondered what “cage-free” or “range-free” really means? Lisa Ling gets a rare look inside some of America’s farms. Where does our food come…
An image above Herbivore’s table at the recent AR 2008 conference in Alexandria, Virginia, was a pin which read “There is no such thing as humane meat.” It’s something I wish the organizers of last year’s Taking Action for Animals conference had realized when they had a panel of ranchers who produced what I insist on calling less cruelly produced meat. And it brought to the forefront of my mind…
If Sarah Palin ran the United States like she has run Alaska, it would indeed be a terrible day for animals. GOP conventioneers were officially introduced to their vice presidential candidate who is, as Fred Thompson said, “the only nominee in the history of either party who knows how to properly field dress a moose.”But it’s not Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s personal love of hunting or appetite for moose venison…
It’s time for my monthly ramblings from the world of vegan parenting… It’s been raining, and raining, and raining some more these last few weeks so we’ve been spending a lot of time colouring in pictures. Littlepixie is getting bored of her colouring book and my drawing skills are reasonably close to abysmal, I mean I know what I’m trying to draw, it’s just that our pencils are quite clearly…
Angry Doctors Use 1,000 Tomatoes To Spell Out Salmonella Source For FDA: “It’s The Meat, Stupid!” Demonstration July 8 at U.S. Health and Human Services Seeks FDA Focus on Animal Agriculture’s Key Role in Foodborne Illnesses Linked to Tomatoes WASHINGTON—As the Food and Drug Administration enters the 13th week of its struggle to identify the source of the salmonella outbreak that has reached 38 states and the District of…
Collie’s death destroyed owner’s appetite for meat From cleveland.com – Letter to Dog Lady – Dear Dog Lady: OK, this may sound strange but since I put my beloved Sadie, a 13-year-old Border collie, to sleep six weeks ago, I can’t eat meat. It just disgusts me to think of eating a dead animal. I have always been a huge fan of hot dogs and good old Midwestern steaks, but…
This article taken from the excellent emagazine.com – the online home of – “E” – The Environmental Magazine – posted with permission. Originally posted here – www.emagazine.com/view/?4251 The Cow in the Living Room By Doug Moss I politely passed on the offer of a bison burger at a recent Ted Turner-hosted fundraising event I attended in New York City (no, I’m not a donor—we were invited as press). But I…
As reported by The Canadian Press, May 2008 TORONTO – Following a five-year roasting by animal-rights activists, KFC Canada is promising improved welfare for the chickens it buys for its fast-food outlets in exchange for an end to a boycott campaign that will continue in the U.S. and elsewhere. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has agreed to call off its Canadian “Kentucky Fried Cruelty” campaign, which featured high-profile actress…
Hi everybody! This is my first blog at HappyCow and I am inspired to be here. Its much better than talking to a wall in other communities that are not so supportive to a cosmic vegan on a soap box. Bear with me ok? Thank you. If you’re anything like me, you work… and if you work… well, you make sacrifices. Sacrifices like needing to share close quarters with the guy…
Bourgeois Boheme opens London’s First Vegan Footwear and Accessory Shop 2008-04-17 17:49:50 – Bourgeois Boheme, a UK-based animal-friendly fashion company who have made a name for themselves retailing vegan footwear, accessories and cosmetics online, is now opening London’s first vegan fashion retail location. Bourgeois Boheme, one of the UK’s most well-known online and animal-friendly fashion companies is opening London’s very first animal-friendly footwear and accessories retail outlet. Based at their…