Some good news from south of the equator: New Zealand’s ban on the cruel practice of live animal exports by sea will remain in place, marking a reversal from earlier government plans to bring the trade back. The ban, which took full effect in April 2023, followed years of criticism over the severe risks animals […]

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A newly signed federal law will expand milk options in U.S. school cafeterias, allowing students who can’t or don’t consume dairy to receive a non-dairy alternative as part of standard school meals for the first time. In a win for animal advocates and public health experts, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act formally opens […]

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Charlotte Laws has never been easy to categorize. Over the past four decades, she’s worked as a politician, TV personality, writer, actress, academic, and advocate. She also served as an elected official in Los Angeles, where she helped shape the city’s definition of “representation” to include nonhuman animals; worked inside and outside of government to […]

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Factory farms aren’t just cruel — they’re the world’s biggest food-wasters. According to a new report from Compassion in World Farming, industrial animal agriculture squanders more edible grain than any other form of food waste — fueling deforestation, hunger, and a climate crisis we can’t afford to ignore. The report found that factory farms waste 766 […]

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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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PETITION TARGET: Ahold Delhaize (parent company of Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Hannaford, The Giant Company, and Giant Food) Confined to tiny, wire cages that often cause painful wounds on their feet, and prone to weakened bones that can lead to fractures and even paralysis, hens raised for egg production in horrific factory farms are […]

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Good news for sea turtles, dolphins, whales, and other marine animals: The United States will finally ban seafood imports from fisheries whose fishing practices result in fatal bycatch — thanks to pressure from several wildlife conservation groups, as announced by the groups in a press release. When fisheries trawl the seafloor – dragging gigantic nets […]

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The holidays can be a whirlwind of activity with festivities, travel, houseguests, shopping, celebratory dinners, and more. We’ve gathered some ideas to help you wade through the chaos — and enjoy the season in the most compassionate way possible. Hopefully, the ideas below will add some joy to your holiday celebrations while helping animals at […]

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Coffee drinkers opting for a more compassionate cappuccino will no longer be forced to pay extra for soy, oat, almond, or coconut milk at Starbucks. The coffee giant has finally ended its practice of upcharging for nondairy drinks at stores in the U.S. and Canada — as the company announced in a press release. Starbucks […]

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This Thanksgiving, showing compassion and kindness towards our fellow animals is easier than ever. While plant-based options were quite limited years ago, there are now endless options to create the perfect cruelty-free feast. Whether you are looking to buy a plant-based roast and cook all the sides, or you want the stress-free option of ordering […]

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This Halloween, Lady Freethinker reminds you to put compassion first and host a cruelty-free holiday party — or keep trick-or-treaters happy — with animal-friendly treats!  If you plan to buy candy for trick-or-treaters, be warned: There is something scary lurking in most candy mixes you’ll find for sale. Many candy bags include sweets with gelatin […]

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Students in Peru are suing their university after a request for vegan options in the dining hall was ignored and even deemed “absurd” by university leadership. The two students presented a written request to include vegan options in the university dining hall’s daily menu at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM), the oldest […]

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A new study from the University of Exeter has found that industrialized farming may increase the chances of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) developing and may increase the risks of new diseases spreading from animals to humans. The study points out that biosecurity measures (efforts taken to reduce risk of diseases spreading) are often very loosely […]

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West Hollywood’s extraordinary new resolution has made the city even more compassionate: Plant-based foods will now become the default option for all food and drinks served at city-financed events, according to local news. Private events will not be included. The mandate is a huge victory for animal rights and reducing the senseless suffering animals experience […]

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In New Delhi, India, 124 goats happily munched on spinach inside a Jain temple after being rescued from a live market — where they were at risk of being slaughtered as part of the Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha, or Bakrid. Jainism promotes nonviolence and the practice of ahimsa — not harming other living beings. This principal is what […]

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Four sweet rescued alpacas are settling into a happy new home at a sanctuary – with help from Lady Freethinker. The alpacas were previously being used in a 4-H program until their caregivers reportedly lost interest in them. Our friends at Happy Compromise Farm + Sanctuary (HCF+S) in New York stepped up and took the […]

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PETITION TARGET: U.S. Congress Packed into trucks in extreme weather with no food, no water, and no rest for hundreds of terrifying miles of travel — these are just some of the dangerous conditions many animals in the U.S. face when they are transported from factory farms to slaughterhouses. New legislation, called the Humane Transport […]

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Sound artist and ocean conservationist Joshua Miller is using music to help save the whales. “Save the whales” became the slogan of the anti-whaling movement of the 1970s – possibly inspired by an album called “Songs of the Humpback Whale” which was released the first year of the decade. The tranquil sounds of whales singing […]

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In a huge step forward in global animal welfare, Great Britain has officially banned the export of live animals for slaughter or for fattening before slaughter. The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act became law after receiving Royal Assent — and protects cows, pigs, sheep, horses, and goats from live export. Prior to the law, millions […]

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June 14th is the ninth annual Ban Live Exports International Awareness Day — and this year is marked with momentum as animal activists across the globe are calling on world governments to follow Great Britain’s lead and end the inhumane transportation of farmed animals for slaughter. Animals are sentient beings, but they are treated like […]

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