Archives for Laws Affecting Animal Advocates
‘Landmark’ whistle blower case: Farmer alleges that chicken producer Perdue illegally punished him for exposing unsafe and inhumane practices
by Katerina Lorenzatos Makris ~ “The world just got lifted off my shoulders by speaking out,” chicken farmer Craig Watts recently told readers on a Reddit forum. “I call...
‘Burn the fur industry,’ say Greek protestors
by Katerina Lorenzatos Makris As the fourth annual “Fur Excellence in Athens” International Fur Fair approaches this year on March 27-30, Animal Issues Reporter (AIR) takes a look back at...
‘We’re going to see more questioning of the government in the future’: Sea Shepherd’s Cpt. Watson on Japan
By Katerina Lorenzatos Makris “I am presently in a place on this planet where I feel comfortable,” wrote Captain Paul Watson in a recent post to his Sea Shepherd...
Rep. King’s effort to outlaw animal protection laws: Status report
By Katerina Lorenzatos Makris “This is a perfect example of how terrible the process in Washington can be,” said Paul Shapiro when Animal Issues Reporter asked him about a...
Top 13 tips for animal advocates working with law enforcement
Fresh AIR from D.C.: AIReporter Catherine Cowan is in Washington to fill us in on Taking Action for Animals (TAFA), a conference organized by The Humane Society of the...
Who’s in control? Tips for animal advocates working with law enforcement
Fresh AIR from D.C.: AIReporter Catherine Cowan is in Washington to fill us in on Taking Action for Animals (TAFA), a conference organized by The Humane Society of the...
‘Not everyone is a villain’: Tips for animal advocates working with law enforcement
Fresh AIR from D.C.: AIReporter Catherine Cowan is in Washington this weekend to fill us in on Taking Action for Animals (TAFA), a conference organized by The Humane Society...
‘Never give up’: Tips for animal advocates working with law enforcement
Fresh AIR from D.C.: AIReporter Catherine Cowan is in Washington this weekend to fill us in on Taking Action for Animals, a conference organized by The Humane Society of...