In a win for animals exploited in traveling entertainment, Washington has passed a bill that bans big cats, bears, non-human primates, and elephants from being used in traveling animal acts, according to The Seattle Times. Lady Freethinker applauds lawmakers’ passage of this legislation and thanks the more than 36,000 readers who signed our petition in … Continue reading PETITION UPDATE: Victory! Washington State Bans the Use of Big Cats, Bears, and Elephants in Traveling Shows