The Good It Promises, the Harm It Does: Critical Essays on Effective Altruism Edited by Carol J. Adams, Alice Crary, and Lori Gruen Contributors: Amia Srinivisan, Brenda Sanders, Simone De Lima, Christopher Sebastian Andrew DeCoriolis, Aaron S. Gross, Steve J. Gross, Joseph Tuminello, Michael D. Wise, Matthew C. Halteman, David L. Clough, Pattrice Jones, Carol […]
Can killing an animal be compensated for by the creation of a new animal?
by Karen Davis, PhD, president, United Poultry Concerns (with afterword by Merritt & Beth Clifton) There is a line of thought in moral philosophy that says “yes” to killing an animal, so long as the animal lived a pleasant life and the method used to kill the animal is humane – quick and painless. This […]
Is Wayne Pacelle on his way out at the Humane Society of the U.S.?
“Workplace misconduct” investigation could be the beginning of the end WASHINGTON D.C.––Is the Humane Society of the U.S. close to changing the guard? Recent indications are that HSUS president Wayne Pacelle, heading the organization since mid-2003, may be on his way out at the 2018 HSUS midyear annual meeting, if not sooner, in favor […]