Animal Rights

And why our survival depends on changing this — The root word of oppression is “press,” writes Sharon Stephania Murillo in her thesis, A Theory on Animal Oppression. “Presses are used to mold things, flatten, or reduce them,” she writes. “To be pressed is to be caught among forces that restrain or restrict freedom, motion, and/or opportunities.” The definition…

What do you know about milk anyway? Or friendships? — This is not an article pushing the cruelty happening in the dairy industry. But if you don’t have a weak stomach or heart and want to learn more about that topic you can HERE. Although I wouldn’t, because it’s truly horrendous. In fact you can’t unlearn it. …

How Tom Regan destroyed Peter Singer’s position in under three minutes — Peter Singer’s classic book ‘Animal Liberation’ was one of the main reasons I went vegan. That book has changed the way countless people think about our relationship with other animals. For that reason, Singer has been dubbed the ‘Godfather’ of the animal rights movement. …

Including Bird Count Week, Energy Conservation Day, and others. — This weekly post provides information about individual awareness days as well as ongoing awareness weeks. Each of these awareness events provides a possible topic for a story in Your Voice Matters. Please take the list as an inspiration, not a limitation. 👉 We writers have the opportunity to reach people…

Hedgehogs are fascinating animals, and they have many unique abilities that may surprise you. From their incredible sense of smell to their impressive speed, there’s a lot to learn about these spiny creatures. In this article, we’ll explore 10 surprising facts about hedgehogs that you probably didn’t know. Whether you’re…