Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Elections, Federal Legislation /
Virtually the best conference ever: registration open for Taking Action for Animals Online 2020
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The fundamental purpose of our marquee advocacy training event, Taking Action for Animals Online, occurring on September 19 and 20, is to support greater political and social engagement by those who care about animals. COVID-19 hasn’t changed a thing in that regard, and TAFA 2020 features one of the strongest speaker and topic rosters in years, with nearly two dozen exciting sessions.
Pets & Cruelty, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Attorney for USVI speaks out on animal fighting as HSUS plans trainings on Guam and in USVI
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Animals in Research, Farm Animals, Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
House passes second funding package with welcome news for chimpanzees, right whales and farm animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The U.S. House has just approved additional help for animals, including right whales, chimpanzees and farm animals, as it continues the process of appropriating funds for federal agencies and departments for FY2021.
Animals in Research, Federal Legislation /
Industry support for Humane Cosmetics Act grows, with 900 companies supporting an end to animal testing
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Farm Animals, Federal Legislation /
Bills introduced in Congress to stop faster speeds at slaughterhouses
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Equines, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Breaking news: U.S. House approves key animal reforms, including combating wildlife trafficking, preventing cruel hunting practices and enforcing animal cruelty laws
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The U.S. House today approved many key animal protection reforms, including measures designed to rein in horse soring, combat wildlife trafficking and help enforce animal cruelty laws, as part of Congress's annual appropriations process. Members also prohibited the use of federal funds for implementing cruel hunting practices on public lands in Alaska, and rejected an attempt to ensure the import of endangered elephant and lion trophies into the United States can continue.
Pets & Cruelty, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Indiana woman who shared videos of herself torturing, killing cats and dogs charged under federal PACT Act
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
In the News /
And justice for all: Remembering John Lewis
With the rest of the nation, we mourn the loss of Representative John Lewis, who died late Friday night after a brief illness. He was a man of deep conviction who dedicated his life to the ideals of social justice and the vision of a “beloved community” that would uphold the dignity and value of every human being. He was the youngest of more than a dozen speakers at the 1963 March on Washington, and the last survivor from that group. To the end, he was a champion of civil rights and human freedom with an unwavering optimism about the future of our nation.
Elections /
Presidential candidate profile: Donald Trump
At the HSLF, we’ve consistently pressed presidential contenders and others running for office to present their ideas and their records to us up front, so that we can evaluate their commitments and actions in support of animal protection, and if warranted, endorse their candidacies.
Equines, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation /
HSUS/HSLF video lays bare the terrible practice of soring, as industry prepares for annual walking horse ‘Celebration’
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Trainers who paint horses’ legs with harsh acids and chemicals that burn through the skin, causing unspeakable pain to the animals, then add heavy shoes and tie chains on top of those wounds to intensify their suffering. Trainers who hit horses with sticks and shove electric prods in their faces to get them to do what they want. Trainers who drag and force horses to stand when they are hurting too much to do so.
Elections /
Presidential candidate profile: Joe Biden
With the presidential election less than four months away, a review of the major candidates’ animal welfare records is warranted. As with every election, for every office, the Humane Society Legislative Fund evaluates candidates based on their records and commitments concerning animal welfare. We do not judge candidates based on their party or positions on any other issues. As the nation’s leading voice in animal protection politics, our goal is to provide an objective, unbiased analysis of candidates.
Animals in Research, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Breaking: HSUS/HSLF report identifies key U.S. policy changes needed to avoid another pandemic
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
