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Fur Free Fashion Show Winners Announced

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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. Our hope is that these talented participants will help pave the way for a more ethical fashion industry in the future.”

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On ANIMAL EQUALITY, by Joan Dunayer

Animal Person

I haven't examined each institutionalized use of animals the way that Dunayer has, with the possible exception of vivisection, and I learned a lot about the details of the language of each industry. By pairing humane with slaughter , legislators have sanctioned horrific cruelty and mass murder. Chance is so close!

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Sowing the Seeds of Veganism

Animal Person

Possible segue into the tie to gaming that's artificial, but legislated, and needs to change. Doing it at the dog track when you don't believe in dog racing is supporting an industry you don't believe in. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. Segue into horse racing. There are plenty of places to play poker here.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

A Humane Egg The life of animals raised in confinement on industrial farms is slowly improving, thanks to pressure from consumers, animal rights advocates, farmers and legislators. This requirement would at least relieve the worst of the production horrors that are common in the industry now.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

18 editorial about the abuse of antibiotics in industrial hog farms. The legislative and regulatory remedies you suggest are valid, but they will not solve the problem alone. To the Editor: I applaud “ Antibiotic Runoff ,” your Sept.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: As sponsors of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act , we take issue with Christa Weil’s views on the horsemeat industry ( Op-Ed , March 5). The horse slaughter industry in the United States has nothing to do with feeding hungry people and everything to do with animal cruelty.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

While this legislation would be an important step in transforming inhumane animal production, we must also call for change on the federal level, where the farm bill subsidizes this sector to the tune of billions of dollars. To the Editor: Re “ A Farm Boy Reflects ” (column, July 31): Hats off to Nicholas D.