Wildlife /
U.S. says Michigan businessman who killed critically endangered black rhino can bring his trophy home
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
An American trophy hunter who killed a black rhino in Namibia will receive the Trump administration’s consent to bring his spoils home. This is the third time the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a permit to import a black rhino trophy since 2017, and it illustrates, yet again, how this taxpayer-funded agency is pandering to a few wealthy trophy hunters while showing a callous irresponsibility toward critically endangered species.
Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
U.S. proposes new rule to save endangered right whales
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Right whales are critically endangered, with no more than 400 individuals surviving along the U.S. and Canadian coast. But we have an opportunity right now to help save this species. The National Marine Fisheries Service is considering a rule that would reduce one of the greatest threats to the survival of right whales, and it is critical that you weigh in.
Animals in Research, Equines, In the News /
Washington Post reveals White House may have meddled to stop USDA inspectors from helping suffering animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
There are new and explosive revelations about the lengths the Trump administration may be going to in order to prevent U.S. Department of Agriculture inspectors from documenting and reporting violations of the Animal Welfare Act and the Horse Protection Act.
Elections, In the News /
Where do the Democratic presidential candidates stand on animal protection issues?
By Brad Pyle
With the Democratic election field for 2020 in play, we thought it timely to examine the animal protection records of candidates for president. This two-part series will highlight the pro-animal commitments of the candidates. Following the order of the Democratic Party’s second presidential debate, here’s what we know:
Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Elections /
Where do the Democratic presidential candidates stand on animal protection issues?
By Brad Pyle
With the Democratic election field for 2020 in play, we thought it timely to examine the animal protection records of candidates for president. This two-part series will highlight the pro-animal commitments of the candidates. Following the order of the Democratic Party’s second presidential debate, here’s what we know:
Equines /
HSLF, HSUS file lawsuit to compel USDA to reinstate soring rule
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Animals in Research, State Legislation /
Cruel cosmetics banned in Illinois; third U.S. state to do so after California, Nevada
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The United States has moved one step closer to ending unnecessary cosmetics testing on animals, as Illinois becomes the third U.S. state to enact a marketing ban preventing companies from selling cosmetics that have newly been tested on animals. On August 9, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill that prohibits the sale of cosmetics like shampoos, lipsticks and deodorants in Illinois, unless they are cruelty free.
Wildlife /
Federal government finalizes changes to weaken Endangered Species Act
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
In the past two years, our federal government has waged war against the Endangered Species Act, the bedrock law that protects endangered and threatened animal species and their habitats. Today, despite our hopes that it would take the steps necessary to enforce our nation’s many animal protection laws, the Trump Administration dealt a critical blow to wildlife protection, finalizing rules to significantly weaken the Endangered Species Act and make it harder to achieve federal protections for endangered and threatened species.
Equines, Action Alerts, In the News /
Nashville calls for an end to cruel horse soring
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Just weeks after the U.S. House of Representatives’ historic passage of the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 693), there’s more good news for Tennessee walking horses. The Nashville, TN Metro Council has approved a resolution supporting passage of PAST and urging Tennessee’s U.S. senators to cosponsor and press senate leaders to pass this legislation.
Wildlife, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation, Film & Television /
This Shark Week, help save sharks from cruelties like finning
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Equines, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Breaking news: Congress moves to make horse soring a thing of the PAST
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
We have terrific news to report in our long-running fight to protect Tennessee walking horses and related breeds from the cruel practice of soring. The House of Representatives has just approved a bill to end this heinous practice that allows violators to intentionally inflict pain on a horse’s legs or hooves, forcing the animal to perform an artificial, high-stepping gait called the “big lick.”
Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
Justice for Cecil and the other victims of trophy hunting
It’s been four years since an American trophy hunter and his guide lured an African lion named Cecil out of his protected home in the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe and killed him. The appalling circumstances of Cecil’s death sparked worldwide outrage, and drew attention to a shocking truth about the responsibility of American citizens and the United States government for such tragic slaughter.
