Concern for fish suffering rises worldwide SILVER SPRING, Maryland––Suddenly voices are rising on behalf of fish, including one of the most surprising of all. Yes, that was the voice of U.S. President Donald Trump, rarely known to express concern or compassion for anyone who doesn’t support him, discussing a People for the Ethical Treatment […]
Trump triumph: zapping USDA web site zapped “puppy mill” law too
Maryland legislature & SAEN try to undo some of the damage BALTIMORE, CINCINNATI––Can a federal agency nullify state law just by taking down a web site? While proposing budget cuts that would hamper animal-related law enforcement under every federal agency with relevant jurisdiction, the Donald Trump administration on February 17, 2017 at least temporarily […]
Is Protect the Harvest behind USDA purge of Animal Welfare Act data?
Horse Protection Act enforcement info also deleted WASHINGTON D.C.––Months of well-placed rumors that U.S. agriculture policy under President Donald Trump will in effect be directed by Indiana oil magnate Forrest Lucas, founder of the anti-animal advocacy organization Protect the Harvest, appear to have been confirmed on February 3, 2017, when––without prior public notice––the USDA […]
How do you tell ANIMALS 24-7 from Donald Trump?
For starters, we disclose our tax forms. (We also don’t hand you “alternative facts.”) If you can’t tell ANIMALS 24-7 from Donald Trump, probably you won’t be reading this. But in case you need a hint, Trump famously does not disclose his tax returns. ANIMALS 24-7 makes a point of disclosing ours, early in each […]
Did Trump kill rules to protect walking horses?
Horse advocates fear the worst WASHINGTON D.C.––Reports differ as to whether the Donald Trump administration has killed or just delayed new Horse Protection Act of 1970 enforcement regulations meant to protect walking horses from soring. The new regulations, introduced by the USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service on January 13, 2017, just a week before […]
Three views of the state of the movement: Steve Hindi, Chase Purdy, & us
Are we “winning”? What are we winning? by Steve Hindi, founder, Showing Animals Respect & Kindness (SHARK) “We’re winning!” It was phrased a few different ways, but that was the claim from the Hillary Clinton camp in the weeks before her stunning loss to Donald Trump. Now we can look forward to four […]
Who else will be helping U.S. President-elect Trump to grab the U.S. by the pussy?
Only one Interior Secretary candidate has any pro-animal history, & that is not much See also Candidates for U.S. Attorney General & Director of Homeland Security WASHINGTON D.C.––Who else will be helping U.S. President-elect Trump to grab the U.S. by the pussy, in Trump’s own notorious phrase? Changing alliances In only two days since ANIMALS […]
Who will be helping Trump to grab the U.S. by the pussy?
Candidates for U.S. Attorney General & Director of Homeland Security (See also Who else will be helping U.S. President-elect Trump to grab the U.S. by the pussy?) WASHINGTON D.C.––Leading candidates for appointment to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet identified by The New York Times and the the political media Salon and Politico include a multitude […]
Trump election puts 45,000 wild horses at risk––and much, much more
No animal advocates among Trump advisors WASHINGTON D.C.––Every animal advocacy gain of the past eight years at the federal level stands at risk with the November 8, 2016 surprise election of Republican candidate Donald Trump as U.S. President, reinforced by Republican majorities in both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. Hunting & fur […]
Why people who care about animals won’t vote for Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton had 91% positive record on animal issues as U.S. Senator, according to Humane Scorecard WASHINGTON D.C.––If personal history, campaign promises, and political affiliations pertaining to animal issues decided who would be elected U.S. President on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, Republican candidate Donald Trump would be at risk of suffering a shutout loss. […]