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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Deborah Dubow Press Washington, Sept. 9, 2009 The writer is on the staff of the Farm Animal Program, Animal Welfare Institute.

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

Animal Person

There's a vague sense that perhaps he cares about the dogs or thinks that what he does to them might present an ethical dilemma, but the overwhelming feeling is that it's all worth it. Part III: Pepper Goes to Washington. The animal-welfare groups have failed in their most ambitious efforts to protect laboratory rodents. "We