Happy Cows!
Here are a couple of totally delightful videos of cows in Europe being let out of their winter barns and onto their spring pastures. People who…
Is It Time to Ban Kosher Slaughter?
Several European countries have banned kosher and halal animal slaughter. The Dutch may soon follow. Jews and Muslims are angry. Which is more important: religious tradition or animal protection?
Factory Farms vs. Video Cameras
The factory farm lobby in Iowa is pushing hard for legislation to make it a crime to shoot undercover video of cruelty to animals. But in doing this, they may have shot themselves in the foot.
Efforts to Ban Undercover Video Stalled
Animal welfare trumps factory farms Two months ago, it looked like the Iowa legislature would easily pass a new measure to stop animal protection groups capturing…
Whales and Cows, Greyhounds and Gorillas
Stranded whales, cows and gas, greyhounds, Bob Barker the benefactor, and how gorillas stay thin….all stories in today’s scoop.
Slaughter Makes for Strange Bedfellows
What could bring Orthodox Jews and Muslims together against the government that’s known for protecting religious and social minorities?