Who came first, the wildlife or the suburban human community? It may seem like a simple enough question with the obvious answer: “the wildlife.” However, more and more, one cannot help but wonder who really came first, but more importantly, where to draw the boundary line defining “wildlife overpopulation” in suburban environments. What is “wildlife” … [Read more…]
The use of animals in research continues to be hidden behind thick concrete walls in laboratories designed to “control” every aspect of these animals’ lives. There are no windows that allow light to penetrate these miserable, deplorable conditions. No loving members of their family, peer group, species or other cohorts with whom to cuddle with and to seek … [Read more…]
It’s Friday night and you and your crew are trying to figure out which one of your favorite veg*n eating establishments to frequent once again. Vivian says, “Oh, but we were just at Vegetable Planet last week, let’s try some place else.” Victor says, “Well, there’s Sushi Veg but we were there last weekend.” Veronica says, … [Read more…]
With the recent debate between Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama reaching beyond the mere caviling typical of everyday political discussion, one subject was absent: the senators’ positions on animal rights. The optimist in all of us might wish to believe that there is simply nothing to discuss, addressing animal welfare is essential to civilized society.In … [Read more…]