An Olympic gold medalist was caught on camera whipping her horse. Now she’s out of the Olympics - but shouldn’t this incident teach us a deeper lesson about the use of animals for sport?

Politics has always been theater, but social media has turbo-charged this to absurd levels. Do we really think Trump's latest ploy for attention or Kamala's laugh deserve the entire world's focus? The hard work of creating change in the real world has always unfolded on the

In 2021, Dr. Anthony Fauci stated publicly that allegations that his agency had funded brutal beagle experiments were “outright lies.” Most of the media accepted this statement without question. However, three years later, The Washington Post and the animal rights organization

Jordan Peterson tried to convince Elon that eating steak would heal his broken back. It didn’t go well.

Novak Djokovic wins the gold medal in tennis on a plant-based diet! And he’s doing it for “ethical” reasons. From WNBA star Diana Taurasi to soccer legend Alex Morgan, elite athletes aren’t just going vegan – they’re speaking out for animal rights! And while not all of us can

On July 18, Roger Hallam and four other activists were sentenced to up to 5 years in prison for nonviolent protests to stop the climate crisis. The UN has condemned the crackdown on activists as a “threat to democracy.” Here’s why all of us should be concerned. #ClimateChange

The governor of New York has struck down a ban on the products of “force-feeding,” such as foie gras. #Goose #Ducks #NewYork

The Turkish dictator, Recep Erdogan, is threatening to kill 4 million dogs in a bizarre attempt to crush his political opposition. #Türkiye #Dogs #Cats

The word “hamster” was banned by the NIH on its public platforms - along with other language suggesting criticism of cruel animal experiments. But, in a victory for animals and free speech, a federal judge just ordered the NIH to end its censorship program as a result of a

A Florida woman was arrested for animal cruelty after drowning her roommate’s pet jumping spider in ginger ale. #Florida #Spider

This horse collapsed from exhaustion, then was kicked in the face by a government contractor. And he was just one of thousands who are being rounded up by the Bureau of Land Management at the behest of the cattle industry. #Horses #WildHorses American Wild Horse Conservation Bureau of Land Management - National

If Tim Walz is serious about stopping massacres, he should stop hunting. The NYT is reporting that Walz has shifted his views to support gun control laws due to mass shootings at Sandy Hook and Parkland. But he continues to celebrate other forms of mass violence, including

This hen’s skeleton was melting away. They threw me in jail for trying to help. But now we’re appealing – and we need your help. Click on simpleheart.org to sign up for updates. #Rescue #RightToRescue

One million horseshoe crabs are captured – and drained of their miraculous blue blood – by the biomedical industry every year. But there’s hope for the “imperiled” species on the horizon. #Sealife #Crabs

Elephants visit the gravesites of their family members, and cats can learn to cuddle with their doggy friends. And these are just two examples of a remarkable body of evidence that animals feel love – often unexpected love – just like us. #Love

New USDA guidance lets factory farms use “humanely raised” labels. The factory farms get to define what “humanely” means. For the absurdity of where this leads, see the USDA’s example label below. They define “humanely raised” = fed vegetables, an unorthodox definition. This

The axolotl never reaches adulthood and can regrow his brain! And now, after nearing extinction, animal rescuers are bringing the species back to life. #EndangeredSpecies #SaveTheAnimals

A whale smashed into a fishing boat last month, and seemingly violent collisions are on the rise. But are whales really becoming more aggressive… or is something darker at play? #whales #savethewhales #ocean

Activists charged for rescuing a paralyzed mother dog and her puppies were just acquitted of all charges. Mary McKinney saw a mama with a broken back outside of a building set for demolition. The puppies were still trapped inside. But when she crawled under the building to save