Animal Ethics

JANUARY 30, 2012

Half of the sixteen German states already have some sort of animal rights provisions in their constitutions. In the United States, most believe that gaining personhood is much more probable through legislative enactment than through a constitutional change. Why the common law over legislation? What is the common law?

Rights 40

Rights For Animals Legislation Laws 40

Animal Ethics

APRIL 23, 2008

The United Methodist Church supports the humane treatment of farm animals and calls for the protection of endangered species. The Central Conference of American Rabbis “advocates the strengthening of humane legislation,” and the list goes on.

New York Times 40

New York Times Humane Society Of The United States New York Puppy Mills 40

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 29, 2006

Never mind that the bulk of the fat in Starbucks's beverages comes from the milk -- yes, milk ! -- of another species. The legislators in these 12 states ought to be ashamed. Never mind that restrooms aren't the most sanitary of places to feed one's baby. Never mind all that. Breast-feeding does just that.

Animal 40

Animal Meat Cows District of Columbia 40

Animal Ethics

MARCH 10, 2008

Global warming is an animal ethics issue. As the planet warms, fragile habitats that countless animal species depend on for survival will be destroyed. We have already witnessed radical changes in the polar icecap, changes that threaten numerous arctic species. As such, it is incumbent upon the U.S.

Washington 40

Washington Obama Animal Ethics Research 40