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The Sordid Self-Policing of the Animal Research Industry
Rise for Animals, March 21, 2024
In this exposé, we lay bare how USDA, NIH, and AAALAC Int'l work in tandem to quietly self-police an entire animal-exploiting industry and protect its sordid interests.
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Congress to USDA: Restore Animal Abuse Records
Mike Ryan, December 20, 2019
Great news! The spending bill being signed into law contains language to help us hold animal abusers accountable.
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Historic Action to End Testing on Monkeys
Nathan Herschler, December 18, 2019
More monkeys are suffering cruel tests in labs in America than any other time in history. Here’s our chance to throw the cage doors open.
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Ellie’s Powers
Amy Meyer, December 13, 2019
Like the Stranger Things character she was named after, Ellie the beagle was tortured in a windowless research lab—and escaped.
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How We’re Winning
Frances Chrzan, December 12, 2019
Our one-of-a-kind information-collecting strategy has animal experimenters worried.
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Ending Animal Experimentation in the Cosmetics Industry
Nathan Herschler, December 6, 2019
We need your voice to join ours in this final push to end the cruelty of the old cosmetics industry, and to shepherd in an era of cruelty free beauty.
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Dogs and Cats Used in Research Deserve a Shot at Adoption
Mike Ryan, December 3, 2019
In the past four years, 10 U.S. states have passed laws mandating that scientists experimenting on dogs and cats have to make an effort at getting them adopted out.
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How to Talk About Animals in Labs Over the Holidays
Amy Meyer, November 25, 2019
When someone shares their opinion with you and it’s a direct contradiction to your values, you have options in how you respond.
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Emergency Dog Rescue
Nathan Herschler, November 21, 2019
Dogs used for training at a vet school are in need of immediate rescue and rehoming. You can help.
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Someone, Not Something
Nathan Herschler, November 15, 2019
The sheer enormity of the scale of suffering we witness as animal advocates makes it important to remember the value of individual animals.