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Elections /
On National Voter Registration Day, remember what’s at stake for animals
As part of our fundamental mission, we encourage members and supporters to advocate for animal protection legislation and related matters by contacting elected officials. But we also count on you to stand up for animals by casting your ballot in elections at the federal, state, and local levels. We know, and we’ve tried to show you, that it really makes a difference when animal welfare is on the line.
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200-plus wild animals removed from notorious Indiana roadside zoo
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
An Indiana roadside zoo whose owner’s federal license was revoked for numerous violations of the Animal Welfare Act, including beating a leopard to death with a baseball bat and swinging monkeys around by their tails, has closed its doors. The animals are being moved to facilities where they will hopefully receive better care.
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A U.S. Senator attacks states' efforts to end ivory trafficking, but progress continues on many fronts
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Since 2017, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan has introduced a bill that would undermine America’s war on ivory trafficking by hindering the ability of states to create laws fighting this illegal trade. The full Senate did not consider the bill the last time, and more Americans than ever before now emphatically oppose ivory trafficking, but Sen. Sullivan apparently failed to get the message.
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New wolf pups on Isle Royale bring promise of recovery for a struggling population
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The first wolf pups in several years have been born on Isle Royale in Michigan, the National Park Service reported this week.
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New poll shows overwhelming support in Tennessee for ending horse soring with the PAST Act
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
More than 83% of Tennessee voters want Congress to end the terrible practice of soring walking horses and related breeds to win ribbons at competitions, a new Humane Society of the United States poll shows.
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Breaking news: Federal horse racing reform sprints ahead with key House committee vote
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Legislation to reform horse racing is in full gallop in Congress, with bipartisan members of the House and Senate joining forces to end the reckless drugging of horses and improve the safety of the tracks on which they run.
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USFWS director says federal protections for wolves will be removed by end of year
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the federal agency tasked with protecting American wildlife, is getting closer to allowing trophy hunters and cattle ranchers to open season on the gray wolf, one of our nation’s most iconic—as well as most persecuted—animals.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell will introduce bill to reform horse racing
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Days before the Kentucky Derby kicks off in his home state next week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced he will introduce a bill to reform horse racing. This is a promising development for the future of race horses in a sport that has increasingly come under a cloud because of the reckless doping of horses and a spate of horse deaths, drawing criticism not just from outside watchers but from trainers and other stakeholders within the industry.
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Chaos at the post office hurts animals and democracy alike
By Brad Pyle
The problems at the United States Postal Service have already had dire consequences for animals, and now they risk doing the same to the upcoming election. President Trump and the U.S. Congress must act to ensure that the postal system is operating at full capacity and with competency before the General Election to ensure the integrity of the outcome.
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U.S. proposes more changes to chip away at Endangered Species Act
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The federal government has fired another volley in its assault on the Endangered Species Act, and this time it’s aimed at paving the way for corporations to take over lands that could, if conserved and restored, help in the recovery of imperiled American wildlife.
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USDA suspends license of roadside zoo where Joe Exotic abused tigers
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended the license of the roadside zoo where self-styled “Tiger King” Joe Exotic bred, held captive and mistreated hundreds of tigers and other wild animals for two decades.
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State elections matter
Our supporters are accustomed to hearing from us at the HSLF about federal legislation, policy, and elections, but our work—and our impact for animals—extends far beyond Washington D.C. Every year, HSLF’s team meets with candidates seeking election to state and local offices, too, and in many instances HSLF issues endorsements and campaigns on their behalf.
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