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December 14, 2016
Big ag wants to silence you
What’s happening behind those windowless walls? Some in the factory farming world would prefer you not know. They’re introducing legislation to make sure their dirty secrets stay secret. We explore the troubling trend.
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December 14, 2016
Russell Simmons talks about compassion for animals and his vegan diet
Media mogul Russell Simmons talks about his book, "The Happy Vegan," and shares how he finds happiness in showing compassion for all animals.
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October 19, 2016
Plant-based cooking for beginners: Tips, tricks and easy recipes to get you started
If you've been thinking about trying Meatless Monday or an overall more animal-friendly diet, we've got the perfect guide to get you started. We have tips, tricks and easy recipes to get you on your way to kinder cooking.
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October 19, 2016
10 fun facts about farm animals
Sheep can recognize at least 50 faces and remember them for years. Their family reunions must be a lot less awkward than ours! At our next gathering, at least we can impress Cousin What's-Her-Name with these interesting tidbits.
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October 6, 2016
Animal welfare on the ballot in November
When voters go to the polls this November, they won’t only be making decisions about which elected officials will represent them.
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August 16, 2016
In Mr. Pig, HSI teams with Diego Luna, Danny Glover, Maya Rudolph and a prized pig to tell about factory farming
In Mr. Pig, HSI teams with filmmakers Diego Luna, Augusto Mendoza, Danny Glover and Maya Rudolph to tell the story of a Mexican farmer who must sell his adored pig and the horrors he discovers on factory farms.
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August 16, 2016
Long-term corporate campaigns from The HSUS prove that persistence pays off for animals
Consumers today want to see humane treatment for animals in all spheres—including food, fashion, and entertainment. Through its work with corporate leaders in various industries, The HSUS is making sure that people know what they’re getting when they buy a ticket, a coat, or an egg—and helping the animals who are part of the system get a better deal.
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June 22, 2016
Q&A with 'At the Fork' documentary filmmaker John Papola
It’s time to change our eating habits. That’s the message of At the Fork, director John Papola’s documentary about animal agriculture in America. The premise is deceptively simple: Papola, an omnivore, and his wife and co-writer, Lisa Versaci, a vegetarian, travel across the country to interview farmers, academics, activists and politicians and meet the animals who become our food, providing a nuanced view of this complex issue. What they find is cause for both horror and hope.
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June 22, 2016
Pigs rescued from neglect find a new home at Black Beauty Ranch
These pigs were rescued from neglect and are now settling into their new home at Black Beauty Ranch. Learn how you can visit them and the hundreds of other animals living at the sanctuary.
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June 21, 2016
Court says lawsuit over North Carolina pig factory’s ammonia emissions can proceed
A North Carolina Federal Court ruled that an air pollution lawsuit involving a massive pig factory farm may proceed.
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June 20, 2016
New York legislature cracks down on the proliferation of live animal slaughter markets
The Humane Society of the United States commends the New York Legislature for passing S.7345 / A.10170, which extends a four-year moratorium prohibiting the licensing of any new live animal slaughter markets within 1,500 feet of a residential dwelling in New York City.
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March 31, 2016
Ag-Gag Laws
Ag-gag bills seek to conceal animal cruelty and abuse. Instead of stopping abuse on factory farms, Big Ag would rather make it illegal to expose it!
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March 25, 2016
How to Read Meat and Dairy Labels
Learn what claims like "certified organic" or "free-range" on meat and dairy labels mean for animal welfare.
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March 11, 2016
Gag Order: Big Ag seeks to stifle reform with "ag gag" bills
Agribusiness has introduced anti-whistleblower or “ag-gag” bills in numerous states aimed at making whistleblowing on factory farms essentially impossible.
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January 14, 2016
Farm Animal Welfare
Research papers on farm animal welfare
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December 22, 2015
Major Advancements in Farm Animal Protection
Get a snapshot of The HSUS's advancements for farm animals over the last decade.
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December 2, 2015
Citizens for Farm Animal Protection Files 130,000 Signatures for Campaign to Prevent Farm Animal Cruelty Ballot Question
Relying on the strength of more than 1,000 volunteers and no paid signature gathering firm, Citizens for Farm Animal Protection today announced that the coalition has gathered more than 130,000 signatures of Massachusetts voters in support of the proposed 2016 statewide ballot measure that would phase out extreme confinement and lifelong immobilization of animals on factory farms as well as the sale of products produced under those conditions.
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November 25, 2015
Meet 7 Incredible Animal Advocates, Disguised As Average Citizens, Who Are Changing The World
Seven animal advocates show how everyday citizens can help change the world for animals, by writing letters to legislators, calling corporations or signing a petition from their smartphone.
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October 23, 2015
Largest Jewish Sustainability Organization Brings Farm Animal Welfare to the Table
Hazon, the leading Jewish sustainability organization in North America, has teamed up with The Humane Society of the United States to further farm animal welfare education and advocacy within the Jewish community in time for Food Day 2015 this Saturday, October 24th, an event that inspires Americans to reflect upon their diets and food choices.
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October 21, 2015
The Daily Life with Tracey Stewart: Author, Mother and Advocate Shares What She's Learned About How Animals Enrich Our Lives
Tracey Stewart, wife of Jon Stewart, tells us about her new book, Do Unto Animals, and why she and her family are dedicated to helping all animals.
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September 11, 2015
The HSUS Urges Consumers to See Through Front Groups, Corporate Attacks on the Public Interest
The Humane Society of the United States is calling out the latest smear campaign by the widely discredited Rick Berman – this one against the fast-serve and fast-growing restaurant chain Chipotle.
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August 25, 2015
The HSUS Pacific Northwest Agriculture Advisory Council
The HSUS Pacific Northwest Agriculture Advisory Council is made up of responsible farmers, producers and agriculture professionals who support and guide our work to improve conditions for farm animals.
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August 19, 2015
Massachusetts Ballot Initiative Seeks to Curb Farm Animal Confinement
Citizens for Farm Animal Protection has announced a new ballot initiative in Massachusetts to curb extreme confinement and lifelong immobilization of animals at industrial-style factory farms.
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August 7, 2015
Bowie Proclamation: Make Mondays Meat-free
The city of Bowie passed a proclamation urging residents to participate in Meatless Mondays as a way to improve their health and environmental sustainability.
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July 1, 2015
Pig Factory Sued for Keeping Community in Dark About Hazardous Pollutants
The Hanor Company of Wisconsin is facing a lawsuit for failing to report releases of hazardous amounts of ammonia from one of its massive North Carolina pig factory farms.
