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Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
2022 in review: How did your Members of Congress score on animal protection issues?
Today, I’m pleased to share our Humane Scorecard for the second session of the 117th Congress, a strong reflection of the success of our animal protection agenda in 2022. The scorecard tracks key co-sponsorships, votes and other animal-friendly actions by federal lawmakers. It’s more than just an accountability tool, however. It creates greater awareness and incentives for further commitment, and we’re heartened that so many legislators work hard to achieve a high score.
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As Biden delivers State of the Union address, we’re urging 6 priorities for animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech marks a midway point in his term, and for us, an opportunity to assess the administration’s animal protection priorities.
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Here’s why pork is the new veal
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
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Life or death for wolves hinges on state management plans
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
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Europe’s largest hunting fair opens, despite dangers faced by wildlife worldwide
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Despite ecological devastation, habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching and all the other threats that undermine the ability of wild animals to survive in their natural habitats, Europe’s largest hunting fair opened this week in Dortmund, Germany.
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You can help pass state laws to create a more humane world for animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
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Judge rules that NIH’s refusal to move chimps from a New Mexico laboratory to Chimp Haven sanctuary violates federal law
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
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New Animal Welfare Act regulations would improve the lives of so many animals in need
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
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Breaking: Big step forward in fight to ban extremely cruel hunting methods
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
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In 2022, we kept working to create a kinder world for farmed animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
We were nervous and excited as we gathered outside the Supreme Court of the United States on the morning of a day we won't ever forget, Oct. 11, 2022. The court was about to hear arguments about Proposition 12, a landmark law passed by California voters in 2018 to improve the treatment of pigs, calves and chickens raised for food and now being challenged by the pork industry. We had worked hard to pass the law.
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New York state bans cosmetics animal testing, capping off a year of wins for animals in labs
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
With Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature earlier this month, New York became the 10th state in the U.S. to prevent the sale of cosmetics that have been newly tested on animals. This represents just the latest gain in a worldwide movement to end cosmetics animal testing on animals.
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A view from HSLF: 2022 produced a banner harvest of animal protection gains
Every year, our public policy work for animals produces strong results and tangible benefits for animals, through the passage of laws or the approval of federal agency rules that lead to desired reforms. Still, there is something that really jumps out about 2022, and makes it a year we’ll long remember. We closed out the case on two of the most disturbing animal cruelty issues of the 21st century, the exploitation of big cats for photo ops and as “pets,” and the hacking off of sharks’ fins for use in soup.
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