Why We Need to Care About Animal Ethics in a Time When Humans Suffer Too

Alice Crary and Lori Gruen share their “critical animal theory” in a conversation with Public Seminar

The division between “humans” and “animals” is not a natural division, but a conceptual one that privileges humans over animals, and not even all humans. This divide operates in a way that justifies the oppression of animals and humans thought to be “closer” to animals, which has often meant women, ...
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Why We Need to Care About Animal Ethics in a Time When Humans Suffer Too

Crisis / Orangutans

A case study excerpted from Animal Crisis

From 2000 to 2015, 150,000 orangutans on Borneo died as their forest homes were destroyed and they became exposed to humans. And orangutans aren’t the only creatures to suffer from this massive destruction....

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Crisis / Orangutans

The Myth That Meat Is Essential for Human Health Could Harm Us All

Americans eat more meat per capita than any other country, even though meat consumption is linked to heart disease, diabetes and cancer

_____ Bacon and eggs for breakfast, a turkey sandwich for lunch, and roasted chicken for dinner are some of the go-to meal choices in America where meat is considered an essential part of the everyday diet. Historically, Americans have been led to believe that eating meat and other animal products is necessary ...
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The Myth That Meat Is Essential for Human Health Could Harm Us All

Undercover Investigations Expose Brutal Wildlife Killing Contests

Welcome to the cruel world of wildlife killing contests, family events where children play amidst piles of slaughtered animals—and legal in 42 states

_____ You would really have to try hard to find anything more depraved than a wildlife killing contest, which targets coyotes, foxes, bobcats, squirrels, raccoons, crows and even wolves and cougars in some states, for the sake of a prize that could range from cash to hunting equipment. These contests are ...
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Undercover Investigations Expose Brutal Wildlife Killing Contests

Why We Should Ban Pets

It’s time to retire the cages, aquariums, and leashes for good

_____ Adoption centres, breeders, and rescue facilities have experienced a surge in demand for companion animals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The dramatic rise in companion animals during the pandemic is no coincidence. Public health measures have forced the relocation of office workers to the comfort of their homes, making it convenient ...
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Why We Should Ban Pets