Remove Cruelty Remove Farm Sanctuary Remove New York Times Remove Washington
article thumbnail

From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

There is no difference between cruelty to a pig or a dog or a hen or a cat, and so the sooner we relegate these awful devices to the dustbin of history, the better. FRIEDRICH Washington, Jan. 1, 2015 The writer is director of advocacy and policy for Farm Sanctuary, a national farm animal protection group.'

article thumbnail

From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Compassionate consumers can take a stand against this cruelty by choosing vegan options. BRUCE FRIEDRICH Senior Policy Director Farm Sanctuary Washington, March 4, 2014 To the Editor: The humane laws for hens in California that provide them more space in which to live should be countrywide.

article thumbnail

"Change of Heart": New Book about Animal Activism

Critter News

The author is Nick Cooney and he's the Director of The Humane League, an animal advocacy non-profit with offices in Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington DC. For example, why is it so hard for our family members and co-workers – many of whom have companion animals that they love – to cut cruelty from their diets and go vegan?

Advocacy 100