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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Kristof, who takes note of the trend represented by the animal welfare proposition on the ballot in California this fall. Maybe someday our legislators in New York will have the courage to follow in the footsteps of the states Mr. Kristof mentions. I look forward to casting my vote for compassion.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Surely a nation and a national press that can expend so much attention on the life and death of one racehorse should be able to muster the compassion to pass legislation that would end this cruelty. Brad Goldberg President Animal Welfare Advocacy Mamaroneck, N.Y.,

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Fur Free Fashion Show Winners Announced

Critter News

Travers said, “We created this competition to boost fashion careers and honor independent designers who have compassion for animals and for the ethical and green fashion movement. Compassion for animals is part of the planet’s social and environmental equation.

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On Fighting for "Animal Rights"

Animal Person

in today's New York Times, and I couldn't resist posting. A couple of years ago I wrote about whether it's a good use of my time to be a purist about the term "animal rights" when most of the world doesn't have the same understanding of the term as I do. And then I read the "OMG!!!!!OED!!!!!LOL!!!!!"

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The Nonessential Whooping Crane

10,000 Birds

Is the purpose finding new hunting opportunities? Or is the mandate to protect the welfare and habitat of our state’s wildlife? Is the purpose finding new hunting opportunities? Or is the mandate to protect the welfare and habitat of our state’s wildlife?&# It brings to question the purpose of wildlife management.

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