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State Legislation /
Calling all Iowans—the Iowa Humane Scorecard is here! Did your legislators make the grade?
For the first time, we are pleased to share our 2024 Iowa Humane Scorecard, which takes a look at the votes of the 2023-2024 legislative sessions. Here you can learn what actions your lawmakers took, and what issues they failed to support, in our fight to protect animals in Iowa.
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+ Read MoreAnimals in Research, Federal Legislation /
Funding bill could grant $30 million to support monkey experimentation
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
In so many respects, scientific and technological innovation has defined this era—so it is nothing less than absurd that taxpayer dollars still fund animal experiments when non-animal approaches that could yield far better results for human health exist. That’s why we push to take the suffering out of science by, among other things, advocating for changes in how taxpayer funding is spent.
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Federal agency must swiftly address contractor’s willful act of cruelty at Nevada wild horse gather
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
We condemn in the strongest terms a disturbing act of cruelty caught on video by a wild horse advocacy organization at a Bureau of Land Management wild horse gather in Pershing County, Nevada.
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Lead poisoning kills countless animals. It doesn’t have to be this way.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Some threats facing animals can seem so gargantuan as to be just part of the status quo—but we are determined to change the systemic injustices that harm countless animals. In addition to fighting cruel trophy hunting practices that cause egregious suffering for target animals, we’ve been pushing for reform that could save the lives of countless animals killed accidentally because of the use of lead ammunition.
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The 2024 Illinois Humane Scorecard is here, and your legislators’ results are in!
This November, every State House seat and 23 out of 59 State Senate seats are on the ballot in Illinois. Every election has profound impacts on animal protection, and as such, it has never been more important to head to the ballot box fully equipped with the facts. In the 2024 legislative session, did your legislators stand up for animals?
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+ Read MoreFarm Animals, Ballot Measures /
In significant win, court upholds Massachusetts farm animal protection law
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
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+ Read MoreAnimals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
Solidarity at D.C. animal advocacy conference shows the power of our cause
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
This past weekend we held our Taking Action for Animals conference just outside of Washington, D.C., with over 450 advocates who came from all over the country to attend. At a time that may feel divisive and politically uncertain, this event was a testament to the dedication and steadfast unity that the cause of animal protection rallies.
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+ Read MoreWildlife /
Some progress for protecting animals on Alaska’s national preserves—but not nearly enough
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The U.S. National Park Service has finalized a rule that bans using bait such as piles of donuts, dog food and meat scraps to attract and subsequently kill brown and black bears on Alaska’s national preserves.
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+ Read MoreEquines, Federal Legislation /
In a win for animals, U.S. Supreme Court leaves Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act intact
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
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+ Read MoreWildlife /
Inside Alaska’s scapegoat killing of grizzly bears
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Under the guise of conservation, Alaska wildlife officials have recently killed 175 grizzly bears, including at least 20 cubs, as well as 19 wolves and five black bears. The method of choice has largely been to shoot them from helicopters and airplanes.
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+ Read MoreAnimals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
A game-changing Taking Action for Animals conference is coming up. Register now.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
We all make decisions every day that impact animals, from the food we eat to the products we purchase to our entertainment choices. Often, the first step toward changing the world for animals is to recognize the importance of our individual decisions. The very next step is becoming savvy about saving animals through systemic reform, learning how to protect the animals in our larger communities.
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+ Read MoreFarm Animals /
Breaking: We’re asking the SEC to investigate world's largest meat company's animal welfare promises
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
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