Critter News

OCTOBER 18, 2011

But for seven hours on Friday night, at a restaurant appropriately known as Animal, three chefs presented an eight-course meal that was nothing short of a glorification of this soon-to-be-outlawed delicacy. Excerpted from The New York Times. In eight months, the sale of foie gras will be banned in California.

Foie Gras 100

Foie Gras California Veal Protest 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 10, 2012

Many of us may have our issues with airport security theater (I know I’m not a fan) but really, are the signs warning you to stay six feet away from the airport fence really a good form of protest? Someone pointed out that the release area already had at least 1 other Snowy Owl present. When in doubt, follow Wheaton’s Law.

Owls 184

Owls Protest Protesting Protesters 184

Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

On the contrary, it is unwittingly to voice the very prejudices it has been the object of the present work to identify and refute. Might does not make right; might does make law. It is simply projustice, insisting only that the scope of justice be seen to include respect for the rights of animals. Still, it can make a contribution.

Animal Rights Movement 40

Animal Rights Movement Animal Rights Rights Los Angeles 40

Animal Person

MAY 10, 2009

In " 'Animal Rights:' Pernicious Nonsense for Both Law & Public Policy ," Massachusetts attorney and "sportsman" Richard Latimer is on the mark with some concepts, and way off with others. It's too bad that Latimer's presentation is so obnoxious, as even when he raises what might be valid points, he makes you want to disagree with him.

Animal Rights 100

Animal Rights Rights Broiler Chicken Animal 100