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Unethical and Built-to-Fail Tactics Harm the Cause of Animal Protection
Last week, the UC Santa Cruz community rose up in response to violent attacks on two of its own, and rightly so. Someone set fire to a porch and a car belonging to two faculty members who conduct animal research.
Elections /
Animal Advocates In, Animal Fighting Advocate Out
Congressional candidates backed by the Humane Society Legislative Fund went two for two in last night’s contested primary races in Tennessee. We congratulate Congressman Steve Cohen who easily won the Democratic primary in the Memphis-based 9th District, and Johnson City Mayor Phil Roe who narrowly edged out first-term Congressman David Davis for the Republican nod in the eastern 1st District.
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Armed with Kibble and Kindness
With all the bad news in the world, and all the crises facing people and animals, it’s especially important to celebrate the good news and honor the people who are using their time and talents to make a difference. A pair of stories struck me today as exemplifying kindness and the very best of the human spirit.
Ballot Measures /
Winner's Circle
I wrote a couple weeks ago about Question 3, the ballot measure to phase out cruel dog racing in Massachusetts. But you don’t have to live in the Bay State in order to have your say. No matter where you live, you can vote now to help decide who will become the official spokesdog for the “Yes” on Question 3 campaign.
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Crimes Against Horse-manity
Although the House and Senate have both passed legislation by wide margins intended to stop the slaughter of horses for human consumption overseas, and state legislatures have banned horse slaughter and shuttered the remaining U.S.-based plants, American horses are still being exported to Canada and Mexico to be butchered for their meat. The transport distances are long and the slaughter methods are clumsy and harsh.
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California Raises the Bar for Animal Protection
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday signed 35 bills into law, and not lost among the flurry of action were two major pieces of animal protection legislation—strengthening the state laws regarding pet trusts and downed animals.
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Go Forth and Advocate!
The fourth annual Taking Action for Animals conference wrapped up yesterday and was a huge success. Nearly 1,000 animal advocates gathered in Washington, D.C. for the nation’s premier animal advocacy event. You can watch my opening remarks here and see photos of the conference as well as post your own.
Ballot Measures /
Racing Toward an End to Cruel Greyhound Contests
This week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rejected an attempt by racetrack owners to jettison a dog racing measure from the November ballot. That means Massachusetts voters will have the opportunity to decide on Question 3, which would phase out dog racing in the Commonwealth.
