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The Harder You Hit a Baby Pig, the More You Hurt Them
The Rise for Animals Team, February 14, 2024
Researchers learned nothing human-relevant from the torture and killing of the 16 piglets, but that was never the goal anyway.
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Mexico Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetics
The Rise for Animals Team, September 2, 2021
We’re hopeful this groundbreaking law will set a precedent for North America to become the next cruelty-free cosmetics market.
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3 Wins for Animals in Labs
Frances Chrzan, August 20, 2021
Your ongoing support helps animals in labs. Here are a few recent impacts you've made in our movement.
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Animal Testing Revealed on “Cruelty Free” Cosmetics
The Rise for Animals Team, August 18, 2021
The EU’s quiet animal tests affect humane cosmetics worldwide—including the supposedly animal-friendly products you buy and use here in the US.
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2020 Pandemic Silver Lining: Fewer Animals in Experiments
Amy Meyer, August 10, 2021
Recently released data from animal experimentation labs reveal the number of animals used in experiments in 2020 went down.
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Michigan's Cats and Dogs in Labs Have a Chance at Adoption
Natassia Tuhovak, July 19, 2021
H.B. 4881 and 4882 are giving cats and dogs used in experiments a chance at a new life.
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Lab Staff Can't Keep Track of Their Baby Monkeys
Frances Chrzan, July 14, 2021
Demand an investigation into staff failure at this National Primate Research Center.
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California S.B. 252: A Bill to Save Countless Dogs and Cats
Frances Chrzan, July 14, 2021
With Californians' continued support, this life-saving bill will become law.
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Emory: Strip the Honor of Robert Yerkes, Close Primate Lab
Amy Meyer, July 8, 2021
Emory University should strip the honor of Robert Yerkes by shutting down the Yerkes National Primate Research Center.
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WATCH: Rare Video Released from ASU Primate Lab
Amy Meyer, July 7, 2021
Footage shows a monkey with a surgically implanted "head cap" running in circles in a barren cage at Arizona State University.