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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.

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Animal Welfare Act Inadequate for Farm Animals

Critter News

While a nationwide vegan or vegetarian lifestyle change is highly unlikely, the abuse can be maintained through increased government regulation. Laws remain grossly inadequate as do practices at our nation’s slaughterhouses,” says Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder Gene Baur. Most animals in the U.S.