By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Celebrating love, gratitude and togetherness is what we enjoy most about Thanksgiving in the U.S. For those who advocate for farmed animals, the meal at the center of this holiday can be a difficult reminder of how some cultural traditions can be so difficult to change.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Our annual legislative scorecard is a trusted source for evaluating the animal protection commitments of elected officials at the federal level. This preview version of our 2024 Humane Scorecard allows you to determine where your federal legislators stand now on key animal protection priorities. It also gives you a chance to encourage them to strengthen their support―and their ratings―before the 118th Congress wraps up and we publish the final version in January 2025.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Earlier this month, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof highlighted our society’s moral inconsistency when it comes to animals we keep as pets and love as family members, like dogs, and the animals kept and killed for food, like pigs.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
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.
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.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
