As the CEO of Animal Wellness Action (AWA) and the Center for a Humane Economy (CHE) Wayne Pacelle frequently gains intervenor status in federal court cases, such as those involving California’s Proposition 12. Outside the courtroom, Pacelle, in some ways, takes on the role of the late, legendary radio storyteller
Continue Reading Animal activist offers the rest of the story on challenges to Question 3 and Prop 12
The number of horses likely being exported for slaughter has not dropped off anywhere near enough for animal activists. It is believed that Mexican slaughter plants during 2023 took 17,997 horses from Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, according to the non-governmental organization Animal Wellness Action. The Washington D.C.-based group says:
Continue Reading Banning horse exports for slaughter might take a ride on the Farm Bill or another big spending measureThe humane treatment of farm animals won a huge public show of support last month when Starbucks announced plans to require dairy, meat, and egg products served in its coffee shops to come from suppliers that follow certain animal-welfare standards. For the coffee giant’s customers, the take-home message comes down
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