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Steven M. Wise on Legal Rights for Animals

Animal Ethics

Properly interpreted, the common law is meant to be flexible, adaptable to changes in public morality, and sensitive to new scientific discoveries. Wise , “ The Evolution of Animal Law Since 1950 ,” chap. 7 in The State of the Animals II , ed. Unlike legislators, judges are at least formally bound to do justice.

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Why Is the Federal Government Awarding Contracts to a Company That Was Involved in Smuggling Primates?

Critter News

was started by Mathew Block to import primates into the US for animal experimentation. They were denied contracts by HHS back in 2003 due to what the government said was an insufficient response for their RFP. Biggest contracts: $232,500 with Army for Live Animals, Not Raised for Food. Worldwide Primates Inc. from the Dept.

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