Two Reasons to Ban Foie Gras
By Christina Matthies Last year, the city of Chicago passed a landmark ban on the sale of foie gras, making[…]
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Shaq’s Attack On Obesity
By Paula Moore Childhood obesity is getting a Shaq attack. In his new reality TV show, Shaq’s Big Challenge, NBA[…]
Read moreMy Real-Life
By Robyn Wesley Ratatouille is the big cheese at the box office, and I could not be more delighted. Disney’s[…]
Read moreThrow Michael Vick Out Of The Game
By Daphna Nachminovitch It’s time for Michael Vick to hang up his Falcons jersey. He should be immediately suspended from[…]
Read moreHouse of Representatives Passes Resolution Condemning Canadian Seal Hunt
American lawmakers sent a strong signal to Canada today in the form of a resolution urging the Canadian government to[…]
Read moreJane Goodall Institute and Humane Society International Applaud Sierra Leone for Taking Action to Protect Chimpanzees
On July 27th, the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and Humane Society International (HSI), the international arm of The Humane Society[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Lauds Nike for Just Doing It and Dropping Vick
On July 27th, Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States, expressed appreciation and gratitude[…]
Read moreCongress Aims to End the Black Market Trade in Bear Parts
U.S. Representatives Raul M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and John Campbell (R-Calif.) have introduced bipartisan legislation that would help stop the illegal[…]
Read moreLawsuit Forces New Rules to Protect Humpbacks and Other Endangered Whales
On July 10th, The Humane Society of the United States and Ocean Conservancy announced a settlement with the National Marine[…]
Read moreHumane Society Applauds House Agriculture Committee for Removing "Great Federal Power Grab" from Farm Bill, and Eliminating Earmark for Veal
Late last night(July 6th), the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture released its latest mark-up of the 2007 Farm[…]
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