Ethologies of Animal Politics
Do animals have political cultures?
Consider the growing ethological evidence of how animal communities themselves do face-to-face politics....
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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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Why We Should Ban Pets
It’s time to retire the cages, aquariums, and leashes for good
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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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Plagiarism, Ringling Bros., and Sugar & SNAP
Past Present: Episode 67
In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the dangers of plagiarism, the fate of the cirucs, and whether sugary drinks should be restricted for SNAP recipients.
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Sexual Harassment, Scary Clowns, and Pit Bull Bans
Past Present Episode 55
In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Donald Trump and sexual harassment and assault, the great clown scare of 2016, and pit bull bans.
Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:
A growing list of women have accused Donald Trump of sexual harassment. Natalia commented ...
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