Washington Bans Wild Animals as Pets
After seven years of debate, Gov. Gregoire will today (April 30th) sign HB 1418, the "Dangerous Wild Animal Bill," into[…]
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House of Representatives Overwhelmingly Votes 277-137 to End Sale and Slaughter of America's Wild Horses
A bill to restore federal protections for wild horses and burros from the sale and subsequent slaughter for human consumption[…]
Read moreArizona Makes Antifreeze "Bitter to Swallow"
Arizona lawmakers have approved a bill that will save countless animal lives and reduce the number of childhood emergencies with[…]
Read moreFamily Pet is at Heart of Domestic Violence Situations
One way to further traumatize the human target of domestic violence is to injure or kill that person's beloved pet.[…]
Read moreHumane Society of the United States Establishes Pet Food Safety Information Line
The Humane Society of the United States has established a pet food safety information line with the most up-to-the-minute pet[…]
Read moreFDA Seeks To Remove Labeling Requirements For Irradiated Foods
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed new federal regulations that will allow manufacturers and retailers to sell controversial[…]
Read moreNew Proposed USDA Organic Regulations Could Drive Thousands Of Small Organic Farmers Out Of Business
A controversial new directive from the USDA threatens to deny organic certification to thousands of small organic coffee, tea, banana,[…]
Read moreMonsanto Wants To Make rBGH Labeling Illegal
This week, Monsanto declared war on dairy companies that have chosen to ban the injection of their cows with Monsanto's[…]
Read moreShopper's Guide – Buy Organic & Avoid The "Dirty Dozen" Fruits & Vegetables
According to the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) analysis of data from over 43,000 tests on pesticides in conventional produce, over[…]
Read moreMad Cow Safety Tests Likely To Increase Thanks To USDA Losing Lawsuit
Creekstone Farms has won one of the most bizarre court cases the USDA has brought upon itself in recent years.[…]
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