Animal Person

APRIL 1, 2010

I think of "old speciesism" as analogous to racism and sexism in that it is exploitation based on species. The advocacy component of old speciesism isn't the campaign to end that exploitation, however. No nonhuman alive today belongs to the same species as some ancestor of humans.

Speciesism 100

Speciesism Apes Advocacy Salamander 100

Animal Person

JUNE 16, 2010

" Creature Quotes: Advancing Toward Freedom For All Species ," compiled and edited by SBH Clay, is now available. From the Introduction : "Humans are fascinated by animals. This compilation is particularly important for people who believe in God and whose advocacy has religion or faith or spirituality as a component.

Advocacy 100

Advocacy Vegan Ethics Animal Rights 100

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Here’s hoping his tenure as president is long and fruitful and that the ABA continues with its excellent social media presence, wonderful print publications, and advocacy for birds and birders. One thing that unites those three is that they’re spectacular species I’ve had multiple chances of seeing and so far missed.

Delaware 237

Delaware Colorado 2012 Advocacy 237

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Most of the people debating this issue are for conservation, they are against wild areas being destroyed and wild species being threatened with extinction. I wonder instead if this is actually about the difference between advocacy and action, and about the way things ‘should’ be. The fund barely attracted any money.

Tigers 170

Tigers Hunting Game Protection 170