New York Times A surprising flash point — animal rights — has erupted in the early weeks of the race for New York City mayor, complete with boldface endorsers, voluble protests, and a generously financed attack ad. Full Article
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Heard on the Hill — Roll Call’s Gossip Blog Monday Morning Quarterbacking: The RGIII and Elephants Edition
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Heard on the Hill — Roll Call’s Gossip Blog Monday Morning Quarterbacking: The RGIII and Elephants Edition By Neda Semnani Posted at 12:06 p.m. today We’re trying to be wry and cynical about Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III’s Sunday visit…
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Battles brewing over animal bills
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UT San Diego SACRAMENTO — Tough battles are expected to break out over animal protection legislation pending in the state Capitol. Several measures will renew old rivalries over lead ammunition to shoot game, using hounds to hunt bears, selling animals…
Animal Welfare News
Hay shortage hits horse owners, livestock farmers hard
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Miwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel The long summer drought spawned a severe hay shortage in Wisconsin that’s hitting horse owners and livestock farmers hard this winter. Horse rescue groups, and private owners, are struggling to afford hay for their animals as…
Animal Rights News, Animal Welfare News
The difference between animal rights and welfare
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The Daily Collegian We’ve all seen the commercials with Sarah McLachlan advocating animal rights and pushing to end the abuse of animals. But what exactly do animal rights entail? Commercials like these would have you believe that animal rights look…
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Debate rages on over circus elephants – Includes Poll
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The Tennessean Circus industry, animal activists are worlds apart on what constitutes abuse. Thursday morning, after a full two-day ride from Miami with just one stop in Birmingham, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus train pulled to a…