New Jersey Supreme Court to Hear Appeal in Landmark Case Addressing Farm Animal Welfare
The New Jersey Supreme Court has granted a petition to hear a landmark case challenging the state's "humane" standards for[…]
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Farm Sanctuary and Global Action Network Uncover Illegal Practices at Foie Gras Operation, Urge for Prosecution
Farm Sanctuary, the nation's leading farm animal protection organization, and Canada's Global Action Network have released video and photographic evidence,[…]
Read moreFarm Sanctuary Launches New
Farm Sanctuary, the nation's leading farm animal protection organization, has launched a new website with expanded and updated information on[…]
Read moreHumane Society Sues Postal Service for Mailing Animal Fighting Materials in Violation of New Federal Law
On July 10th, The Humane Society of the United States filed a lawsuit in federal court in the District of[…]
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[…]
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 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 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 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 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[…]
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