Animal Rights
Explores the ethical and philosophical issues surrounding animal rights, including activism, sentience, and the moral consideration animals deserve.
Animal rights activist on trial over chickens taken from Petaluma slaughterhouse
"They're still alive today and that means everything." A recent UC Berkeley graduate and animal activist is facing years in prison for taking chickens she said were being abused. A question at the center of her trial - did she rescue them or steal them?
Salmon farmer accused of blocking UK investigations into alleged animal rights breaches
Faroese firm Bakkafrost wants to ban campaigner Don Staniford from going within 15 metres of its fish farms
Should Animals Also Be ‘Persons’ in Law?
The classification of animals as "property" underpins harsh judicial decisions and continues to plague the lives of animals.
Animal Rights protesters voice concern over Shenandoah Co. Fair Pig Scramble event
The Pig Scramble is set to be held Wednesday night at the Shenandoah County Fair.
Granting Rights to Animals Doesn't Undermine Human Rights
In proposing the Species Membership Approach, Raffael Fasel argues against the misplaced fears that granting legal rights and personhood to nonhumans would weaken human rights.
Animal rights activists to protest at PB Trader Joe's Sunday afternoon
DxE accuses Petaluma Poultry, a subsidiary of poultry giant Perdue Foods, of extreme animal cruelty, including boiling birds alive.
Six Flags is being pressured to close elephant exhibit
Six Flags Great Adventure is urged to give up its elephants as animal rights group focuses on one elephant, Joyce, in a new PR campaign.
A German zoo faces a backlash after killing 12 healthy baboons
A zoo in the German city of Nuremberg says it has killed 12 baboons despite protests, capping a saga rooted in concerns that the zoo had too little space to house a growing group of the animals.
Animal rights activist on trial over chickens taken from Petaluma slaughterhouse
"They're still alive today and that means everything." A recent UC Berkeley graduate and animal activist is facing years in prison for taking chickens she said were being abused. A question at the center of her trial - did she rescue them or steal them?
Salmon farmer accused of blocking UK investigations into alleged animal rights breaches
Faroese firm Bakkafrost wants to ban campaigner Don Staniford from going within 15 metres of its fish farms
Should Animals Also Be ‘Persons’ in Law?
The classification of animals as "property" underpins harsh judicial decisions and continues to plague the lives of animals.
Animal Rights protesters voice concern over Shenandoah Co. Fair Pig Scramble event
The Pig Scramble is set to be held Wednesday night at the Shenandoah County Fair.
Granting Rights to Animals Doesn't Undermine Human Rights
In proposing the Species Membership Approach, Raffael Fasel argues against the misplaced fears that granting legal rights and personhood to nonhumans would weaken human rights.
Animal rights activists to protest at PB Trader Joe's Sunday afternoon
DxE accuses Petaluma Poultry, a subsidiary of poultry giant Perdue Foods, of extreme animal cruelty, including boiling birds alive.
Six Flags is being pressured to close elephant exhibit
Six Flags Great Adventure is urged to give up its elephants as animal rights group focuses on one elephant, Joyce, in a new PR campaign.
A German zoo faces a backlash after killing 12 healthy baboons
A zoo in the German city of Nuremberg says it has killed 12 baboons despite protests, capping a saga rooted in concerns that the zoo had too little space to house a growing group of the animals.
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