June 2, 2016 The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has placed an almost complete ban in the commercial ivory trade. As the U.S. is one of the major importers of ivory in the world, this is great news for African elephants. It’s a start that hopefully will lead to the end of global elephant […]
The HSUS reports that some member of the U.S. Congress have removed the protective language to a provision banning horse slaughter on U.S. soil. There is a political campaign to bring horse slaughter back to the U.S. after a 5 year ban. Just a reminder that while it was banned in the U.S., American horses […]
Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of HSUS asks us to support the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012. Good for hens, farmers, and consumers, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 (H.R. 3798) is critical legislation that would improve the lives of 280 million egg-laying hens. It will essentially double the minimum amount […]
