Just three years ago, HSLF played a critical role in the passage of California’s Proposition 12, which ushered in the strongest farm animal protection law in the world.
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By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Mon, 03/15/2021 - 20:26
Wed, 11/07/2018 - 00:00
Election Day result - a good one for animals and the HSLF
We knew coming into this election season that it would be a fateful one for animals, at both the state and federal levels, and that’s why the HSLF made significant commitments of endorsements, independent expenditures to support or oppose candidates, and grassroots efforts in races throughout the nation.
Tue, 11/06/2018 - 00:00
Election Day is here – see what’s at stake for animals
Election Day is special for those who care about animals, because it’s the one day on which we can directly shape the future for animal protection by electing those who share our humane values. It’s just that important. If you haven’t already voted, today is your last chance. You can identify your polling place at www.vote.org.
Fri, 10/26/2018 - 00:00
Election Day is almost here—we hope you vote humane!
Election Day is right around the corner and for those of you in states with early voting, it may actually be already here! That’s why I want to remind you to check out our election site before you cast your ballot to see who we’ve endorsed in your state.
Thu, 09/13/2018 - 00:00
You asked, we answered: our HSLF-endorsed candidates for 2018
“Politics,” Charles de Gaulle reportedly observed, “is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.” There’s a fundamental truth there, and it doesn’t diminish our elected officials when we underscore the genuine importance of citizen engagement in the political process. At the HSLF, it’s the foundation of our work.
Wed, 08/08/2018 - 00:00
Primary election results for animals, and important fights on the November ballot
A number of states, including Michigan and Missouri, held primary elections yesterday, and there are a number of important outcomes for animal protection.
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Wed, 04/18/2018 - 00:00
House Ag Committee votes to keep dogs and cats off the menu but obliterates states’ ability to protect animals
Today's blog post is guest written by Humane Society Legislative Fund's new president, Sara Amundson.
Today, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed the 2018 Farm Bill on a straight party-line vote, and now the bill advances for a vote by the full House of Representatives.
Thu, 12/08/2016 - 00:00
Trump’s holiday bonus for big ag
A number of anti-animal politicians have been under consideration for cabinet posts in the Trump administration, but the president-elect has selected one of the very worst to lead the Environmental Protection Agency: Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt.