Proponents of animal testing have long claimed it’s a necessary step for medical breakthroughs and human safety. But a growing body of research shows that it’s not only cruel — it’s also failing to deliver on its promises. Scientists, doctors, and advocates are increasingly calling for change, pointing to more effective ways to study human […]

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Many people instinctively gravitate toward adopting puppies or kittens, but giving a senior animal a loving home can be one of the most rewarding decisions you’ll ever make. Not only are you providing a haven for someone more likely to be overlooked and face longer shelter stays — or even be “euthanized” to create space for […]

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A new investigation by Lady Freethinker (LFT) reveals that neglect, abuse, and appalling conditions remain rampant in Pennsylvania’s notorious dog breeding kennels and puppy mills — both licensed and unlicensed. This is despite years of documented violations and ongoing promises of reform. Between June 2021 and April 2025, LFT researchers reviewed public records of state […]

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A bipartisan bill that would give students real freedom of choice in the cafeteria — access to plant-based milk options — is on track to pass, according to advocates on the ground in Washington, D.C. The FISCAL Act — short for the Freedom in School Cafeterias and Lunches Act (FISCAL)— is co-authored by Switch4Good and […]

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While online platforms like Facebook, Craigslist, and Nextdoor have made it easier than ever to rehome animal companions, offering them for free online can result in tragic consequences for both the animals and the people trying to find them a good home. Why You Shouldn’t Offer Animals for Free Online Unregulated online rehoming listings can […]

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We’ve known for decades that what you eat can impact how you feel. But few of us actually eat the best vegan foods for gut health or understand the importance of prebiotics and probiotics. Even if you’ve already transitioned to a plant-based diet — to help end animals from suffering in factory farms, to improve […]

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“I am a nice shark — not a mindless eating machine,” begins the friendly-shark pledge led by Bruce, the Aussie-accented great white shark at the “Fish Are Friends, Not Food” meeting in the animated classic Finding Nemo. Bruce and his buddies set out to do the near-impossible — rehabilitate the shark’s public image from compulsive […]

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In a major win for animals, YouTube has announced plans to ban all fake animal “rescue” videos from its platform, following a Lady Freethinker (LFT) investigation and months-long campaign that exposed the extent of the disturbing trend. Thank you to the more than 46,000 supporters who signed LFT’s petition to end animal cruelty on YouTube. […]

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Despite an increasing number of COVID-19 outbreaks among its farmed mink population, the U.S. government doesn’t know where all of the country’s fur farms are located or who should be overseeing them, according to an alarming new report from Born Free USA. The United States has had at least 16 known outbreaks of COVID-19 on […]

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Lady Freethinker (LFT) has joined more than 600 other environmental, human rights, labor, and utility-justice organizations in calling for a nationwide stop to essential service shutoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The virus has infected close to 22.8 million people and caused more than 379,000 deaths  in the United States alone since last March, with millions […]

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In the early 1970s, notorious serial killer Ted Bundy began a brutal killing spree that likely resulted in the death of more than 100 innocent victims. He admitted to the murder of 36 women. About two decades earlier, Bundy tortured defenseless dogs and cats. Similar stories are true of Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy, “The […]

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Recently-released undercover video footage shows how U.S.-based live animal markets continue to cram animals into overcrowded floor-to-ceiling cages amid the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic. An animal cruelty investigator from Animal Outlook, a Washington, D.C.-based animal welfare nonprofit, visited several live animal markets in southern California. Wearing a hidden camera, the investigator captured shocking images of […]

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COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, is rattling the globe, leaving people asking themselves: how did we let this happen? The answer begins in Wuhan, China and ends with a massive reconceptualization of our global food system. Where Did the Virus Come From? Figuring out the origin of a zoonotic disease is a difficult task, but […]

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From illicit drug use to murder-for-hire allegations, Netflix’s newest hit docuseries Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride through the twisted world of the big cat industry. Despite the wildly entertaining storyline, Tiger King unfortunately fails to offer anything more than a brief glimpse into the intense suffering endured by the […]

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In the searing heat of the brutal Boknal Dog Eating Days, I traveled to Gimpo, South Korea to support LFT partner Save Korean Dogs in their work rescuing dogs from slaughter, and finally see our anti-dog-meat bus ads in person. Seeing the animals’ sweet faces at the rescue shelter brought me to tears of both […]

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