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| Sep 28, 2026 | New York City Expands Soy Milk Pilot in Schools After Cutting Food Emissions | 4 Mins Read New York City has lowered its milk-related emissions in schools by 17% through a pilot that offered soy milk on the lunch line, which is set to expand to more institutions this fall.
Soy milk is helping drive schools’ sustainabi... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 'Hoot, Don’t Shoot': Multi-State Billboard Campaign Launched to Halt Federal Plan to Kill 450,000 Barred Owls | Campaign spanning California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington urges public to reject plan that authorizes lethal removal of hundreds of thousands of native owls SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Center for... |
| Jul 16, 2026 | California’s $500M School Food Budget Enables Broader Access to Plant-Based Milk & Meals | 5 Mins Read California’s 2026-27 budget includes a $500M school kitchen provision that enables educational institutions to purchase plant-based meals and milk alternatives.
He may be running for president in 2028, but if his final state bud... |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Kangaroo-Skin Soccer Cleats Vanish from the World Cup Stage | WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lionel Messi of Argentina, Kylian Mbappé of France, Erling Haaland of Norway, Harry Kane of England and all other elite athletes on the pitch are donning football boots made ... |
| May 27, 2026 | Morocco’s Draft Animal Welfare Law Conflicts with Its Own Rabies-Control Agreement | Photo Courtesy: We Are Wildlife
International animal welfare organizations urge amendments to Draft Law 19-25 to honor Morocco’s commitment to humane Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release strategy
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2026 /EINPre... |
| May 4, 2026 | 1,500 beagles will get new lives, warm laps after release from research facility | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
By DAVID FISCHER
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The first beagles removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research facility that was the site of recent protests seemed to know right away that they ... |
| Jan 15, 2026 | New Trump Bill Expands Access to Non-Dairy Milk in US School Meals | 6 Mins Read The US president has signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law, which includes provisions to make it easier to access non-dairy milk in school meals.
While whole milk may be at the centre of US food policy right now, a... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Non-Dairy Milk Now Free at Caribou Coffee’s 500 Locations in the US | 4 Mins Read Minnesota-based chain Caribou Coffee has become the latest company to drop the plant-based milk surcharge, as dairy alternatives become free across its nearly 500 locations nationwide.
After years of advocacy efforts, Caribou Co... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Animal Welfare Groups Applaud Bipartisan Congressional Effort to Nullify Barred Owl Slaughter Plan | Barred Owl photo by USFWS
This is a billion-dollar scheme to assault and kill nearly half a million forest owls native only to North America and long protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.”
— Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Welln... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | New Report Documents Threats to States’ Rights, U.S. Sovereignty, and American Pig Farmers from Rebranded 'EATS Act' | Animal wellness organizations issue report ahead of House Agriculture Committee hearing that’s a show-and-tell opportunity for National Pork Producers Council WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In advance of ... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Trump Administration Terminates Key Grants Supporting Biden Administration Plan to Kill Nearly 500,000 Barred Owls | Barred Owl photo by USFWS
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle demand that government neither fund nor orchestrate the unprecedented slaughter of North American owls
The vastness of physical geography of the ‘control area’ makes the plan un... |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 32 Senate Democrats Urge Agriculture Committee to Reject Food Security and Farm Protection Act, Formerly the EATS Act | Led by Senator Adam Schiff, Letter Urges Protection of State Animal Welfare Laws and Highlights Bipartisan Opposition WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Eco... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Senators Seek to Halt Sales of Kangaroo Parts in the U.S. as Umbro Pledges to Stop Sourcing Skins for Its Soccer Shoes | Photo Credit: The Center for a Humane Economy
U.S. Senators join Umbro in saying “no” to the trade in kangaroo parts, aligning with other athletic shoe retailers on their sourcing practices WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EIN... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Senate Committee Advances Groundbreaking School Nutrition Bill Supporting Lactose-Intolerant Students | WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a significant win for taxpayers and for children’s health and choice in school nutrition policy, the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee today passed a bipartisan compromise... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Animal Groups Express Concern Over Aerial Shooting of Hundreds of Koalas in Australia | Photo by Jennifer Skiff, director of international programs for the Center for a Humane Economy
Center for a Humane Economy, others urge non-lethal alternatives for managing post-fire wildlife challenges in Victoria
The decision-makers in V... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Kraft Heinz Bets on Plant-Based Dessert Demand with Jell-O Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding | 4 Mins Read Kraft Heinz has launched the first ready-to-eat vegan offering under its iconic Jell-O brand, a dairy-free version of its chocolate pudding.
Packaged food giant Kraft Heinz is for the first time diving into plant-based desserts,... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | As Bird Flu Wreaks Havoc, U.S. Senators Kennedy and Booker Intro FIGHT Act to Crack Down on Animal Fighting, Trafficking | The bloodsport of cockfighting is a major reason Congress needs to pass the FIGHT Act.
Bipartisan legislation attracts nearly 800 endorsers, including Animal Wellness Action, the National Sheriffs’ Association, and the United Egg Producers
... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | FDA Commissioner and Congress Speaking Same Language to Reduce Animal Testing in Drug Development | Each year, thousands of beagles like this one are needlessly hurt or killed in the name of antiquated, ineffective science.
HHS Secretary Kennedy, FDA Commissioner Makary signal move away from animal testing, while a group of lawmakers intr... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Milk Aisle Consensus: Democrats & Republicans Unite in Push for Non-Dairy Options in Schools | 7 Mins Read A bipartisan bill is calling on Congress to provide non-dairy milk options in the national school meal programme to cater to lactose-intolerant and diet-restricted students.
It’s becoming rarer and rarer to see US Democrats and ... |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Republican and Democratic Lawmakers Call on Interior Secretary to Nix Barred Owl Kill Plan | Fish and Wildlife Service plan to oversee the shooting of nearly half a million barred owls over the next 30 years across California, Oregon, and Washington to reduce social competition with spotted owls.
19 lawmakers call on the Interior D... |
| Mar 4, 2025 | One Year After Wolf Incident, SAW Act May Prevent Repeat of Wyoming Horror | Danielle, Wyo., resident Cody Roberts ran over a wolf with his snowmobile, later tormenting her at a local bar.
State inaction is the primary reason that the Snowmobiles Aren’t Weapons (SAW) Act is needed at the federal level
How anyone can... |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Animal Wellness Action, Center for a Humane Economy Hire Experienced Hands on Capitol Hill to Advance Animal Welfare | Animal Wellness Action and Center for a Humane Economy Logos
Zach Bennett joins the groups as Senior Policy Counsel and Don Green as Political Director.
I am excited to work with Zach and Don to pass legislation in this Congress to crack do... |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Votes to Regulate Rooster Population, Curtailing Cockfighting | Cockfighting Match
The Board took a strong stand for maintaining the quality of life for rural Santa Barbara residents and for targeting cockfighting by passing this important anti-cruelty ordinance.”
— Wayne Pacelle, President of Animal We... |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Animal wellness groups criticize Bay State politicians for delaying measure to provide humane treatment of farm animals | The Biden administration's support of Big Ag's court case could mean more suffering for animals--and for people.
State Attorney General’s Office wrongly delays Question 3, again
“How many ballot measures pass with 78% of voters fa... |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Animal Wellness Action Applauds Churchill Downs for Extending Suspension of Trainer Bob Baffert | Horseracing Authority also suspends high-profile trainer Jonathan Wong for doping.
Churchill Downs Inc. made the right call to scratch Baffert through the end of 2024. His long record of breaking the rules speaks for itself."”
— Wayne ... |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Animal Wellness Action Calls on HISA to Suspend Trainers Whose Horses Die in Competition | If horses cannot compete in races and walk off the track under their own power, their trainers should be suspended from entering horses into races.
When young, healthy horses die in competition, that should trigger more than expressions of ... |
| Jun 4, 2023 | Animal Wellness Action Issues Statement About Raid at Cockfighting Operation in Nevada’s Lyon County | Organization applauds sheriff’s office and calls for stronger federal law to deter animal fighting and burden on law enforcement and animal shelters
Cockfighters need to understand that when they decide to violate our anti-cruelty laws, the... |
| May 30, 2023 | Churchill Downs Must Pause Racing till Investigations into Horse Racing Deaths Complete, Say Animal Advocates | Lost in Limbo suffered a catastrophic injury during a race last week at Churchill Downs. He was euthanized shortly after this horrifying photo was taken.
The publicly traded company can continue with simulcasting to maintain a revenue strea... |
| May 11, 2023 | Supreme Court Upholds California’s Prop 12, Protects Rights of States to Set Humane Treatment, Food Safety Rules | The SCOTUS decision is a win for states rights and animals.
Justices determine states can halt sale of animal products derived from extreme animal confinement
Today’s landmark ruling affirms the right of states to institute policies to prom... |
| Apr 20, 2023 | House Lawmakers Introduce FIGHT Act to Crack Down on Rampant and Illegal Dogfighting, Cockfighting Throughout the U.S. | The FIGHT Act will give law enforcement more tools to squeeze dogfighters and cockfighters and end their cruelty.
Animal fighters are trafficking in millions of fighting animals and are involved in illegal gambling, narcotics, money launder... |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Commentary
Commentary | Guest opinion: Julie Marshall: Reconnect to nature’s Earth and get this party started, Earth Day 2023 | By Earth (with typing assistance by Julie Marshall)
As the host planet for confirmed life in the galaxy, I wanted to offer some thoughts on Earth Day, April 22, 2023. I think I’m likely due for an opinion piece in the Daily Camera, too.
I w... |
| Mar 20, 2023 | ADD SOY Act Introduced in House, Would End Milk Mandate in Public Schools and Give Kids a Healthy Choice | Many school kids—especially those of color—are lactose-intolerant. The ADD SOY Act would help them enjoy a nutritious meal at school without gastric distress.
Legislation championed by Reps. Troy Carter and Nancy Mace
Our nation’s ‘milk man... |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Nike Says It Will End Sales of Kangaroo-Based Shoes | Nike's announcement should further propel efforts to save Australia's beloved marsupial from needless slaughter.
U.S. athletic brand changes policy to drop kangaroo-based shoes just days after Puma made a similar announcement
We a... |
| Mar 6, 2023 | ICYMI: Puma Bids Adieu to Kangaroo | Kangaroos are the most commercially slaughtered animal in the world. Puma's announcement portends relief for Australia's iconic marsupial.
Puma sheds kangaroo skins in athletic shoes, indirectly pressuring Nike, Adidas to disassoc... |
| Mar 4, 2023 | Puma to end sale of shoes made from hunted kangaroos | Kangaroos are the most commercially slaughtered animal in the world. Puma's announcement portends relief for Australia's iconic marsupial.
Move indirectly pressures Nike, Adidas to disassociate themselves from the largest slaughte... |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Cockfighting Raid on Saturday in Union County Tennessee Produces 98 Arrests | Latest cockfighting bust shows endurance of the animal-cruelty crime in Tennessee.
Sheriff reports juveniles in attendance at major cockfighting derby in Maynardville
It confirms what we’ve been saying all along: cockfighting is an epidemic... |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Legislation Introduced in Connecticut to Stop Nike from Driving the Slaughter of Kangaroos in Australia | Kangaroo populations were decimated by the wildfires in Australia. Must they also be killed for shoes?
Connecticut State Representative David Michel champions new policies to promote humane and conservation-minded commerce
Synthetic soccer ... |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Santa Anita, Del Mar, and Calif. Horse Racing Board Praised by Animal Wellness Groups for No Live Racing Deaths in 2022 | Kudos were extended to California racing officials for zero fatalities at Santa Anita and Del Mar.
Ensuring only healthy and sound horses are allowed to run should be the top priority of every track and racing jurisdiction in America.”
— Ma... |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Tennessee Should Make All Forms of Animal Fighting a Felony In Light of Disease Outbreaks, Rampant Illegal Cockfighting | Illegal cockfighting in Tennessee is cruel to the birds and risks spreading avian flu and other diseases.
Cockfighting Brings Threats of Spreading Avian Influenza and Driving Up Egg Prices
Cockfighting is not only illegal and barbaric, but ... |
| Jan 9, 2023 | The Animal Milk Mandate in Our Nation’s Schools Is Making Kids Sick | Robotic systems like this make it even more efficient for Big Dairy to flood the market with unwanted milk.
Dairy industry monopoly in our nutrition-assistance programs persists despite millions of kids having lactose intolerance
For kids, ... |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Biden Signs Five Animal Protection Measures into Law | Legislative relief will now spare countless beagles and other animals from cruel, lethal drug-testing.
Yesterday the President Enacted Landmark Legislation to End Animal Testing Mandates and Horse Doping in the U.S.
These laws, individually... |
| Dec 29, 2022 | The late Pelé Unwittingly Contributed to a Soccer Trend that Has Resulted in Mass Slaughter of Kangaroos Used for Cleats | Pelé was a soccer great whose influence on athletics is arguably nuanced by his inadvertent contribution to wildlife slaughter.
Hero helped make sport a passion across the world, but perhaps at great cost to Australia's iconic marsupia... |
| Dec 20, 2022 | FDA Modernization Act to End Animal Testing Mandates Included in Year-End Spending Bill | Each year, thousands of beagles like this one are needlessly hurt or killed in the name of antiquated, ineffective science.
The measure, if enacted, is likely to spare millions of animals torment, deliver safer, more effective treatments an... |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Kangaroo-Skin Soccer Cleats a Virtual No-Show at 2022 World Cup | Goal! Kangaroo shoe leather a big loser at 2022 World Cup soccer tournament.
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and other global soccer stars chose not to wear Nike or Adidas football boots made from kangaroos killed in the wild in Australia
With... |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Animal Wellness Groups Commend Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks for Ending Pony Rides Attraction | Griffith Park Pony Rides
We are grateful that the City has taken the appropriate steps into closing Griffith Park Pony Rides down.”
— said Zohra Fahim, founder of the Los Angeles Alliance for AnimalsLOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, ... |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Federal Court Dismisses Challenge to National Law Against Cockfighting Initiated by Northern Marianas Cockfighter | Cockfighting, bloody enough already, often entails the use of sharp, mechanical accoutrements to increase carnage.
The Federal Ban on Cockfighting Is Settled Law, as Congress Winds Up to Strengthen the Law Again
Mr. Salas is free to appeal,... |
| Nov 16, 2022 | House Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Rampant and Illegal Dogfighting and Cockfighting across U.S. | Pit Bulls are famously the victim of animal fighters who exploit their strength for combat.
Legislation also targets staged fights, fighters who are raising, shipping tens of thousands of animals to other nations
Man’s best friend has absol... |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Members of Congress Call on USDA Secretary Vilsack to Address Dietary Racism in National School Lunch Program | Children of color are lactose-intolerant in large numbers. The USDA must stop forcing milk onto their trays for school breakfasts and lunches.
Letter Represents Next Step in Advocacy by Animal Groups, Health Champions to Introduce Milk Alte... |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Animal Groups: Newly Obtained Records, Lack of Remorse and Accountability Add Sad Coda to Ryder’s Death | Ryder's tragic life recently ended in euthanasia, unable to surmount his long list of health challenges.
Euthanasia of famed NYC carriage horse completes tragic saga of abuse and neglect, calling entire industry into further shame
How ... |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Equine Protection Groups Urge US Government to Pass Bill to Stop Slaughter of American Horses | Countless horses face grim fates every year because the U.S. still allows their transport across borders for slaughter. The SAFE Act will protect them.
The SAFE Act would prevent shipment of equines across borders to be killed for commercia... |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Animal groups applaud CDC for admitting to recent failures, promise to reorganize and re-energize | While doing nothing to reduce the risk of mink-human COVID spillover, the CDC has implemented draconian hurdles for dogs returning to the U.S.
Hyperventilated response to minuscule rabies threat, dismissal of mink threat among problems cite... |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Prop 12: Pig Industry Objections Are Baseless, Say Veterinarians and Animal Advocates in Briefs to U.S. Supreme Court | All eyes will be on SCOTUS as they decide whether to go against animals and states' rights in the Prop 12 challenge.
Justices provided with compelling testimony about mistruths and exaggerations
The doomsday forecasting of extraterrito... |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Center for a Humane Economy: NYC must stop carriage rides until medical evaluations are conducted on the horses | Ryder struggles on the streets of NYC after collapsing during carriage duty. The incident has sparked outrage among animal-welfare activists.
With horse lying in Manhattan street for more than an hour, a reprieve for horses in height of sum... |
| Jul 30, 2022 | House Restricts Trade in Big Cats for Use As Pets in Homes and Props at Roadside Menageries | A win in the House means cruel cub-petting zoos and private-ownership of big cats come closer to extinction.
With 'Tiger King' and other cub-petting enthusiasts in jail, the Congress takes action
This is an important first step in... |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Animal Advocates Press Case for Congressional Oversight of BLM after Report of 840 Wild Horses Destined for Slaughter | BLM round-ups of wild horses are bad enough. Must they also lead to slaughter?
Adoption Incentive Program fails to prevent horrific outcome for animals it was designed to protect
This report demonstrates what we in the larger wild horse adv... |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Statement on Biden Administration Catering to the Whims of the Pork Producers Council and Farm Bureau In SCOTUS Case | The Biden administration's support of Big Ag's court case could mean more suffering for animals--and for people.
Impacts of ruling on animal welfare, states’ rights, and climate change could be devastating as a result of Biden pos... |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy Announce New Hires in Colorado, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania | Changes will further mission to better the treatment of animals in Congress, state legislatures, and business
These strong advocates will be critical in ensuring our animal protection efforts extend into three key states and helping expand ... |
| Jun 3, 2022 | After Implementing Import Bans on Dogs from More Than 100 Nations, CDC Cracks Door Open for International Dog Rescues | AWA, AWF, CHE, SPCA, NDLB Logos
Agency Modifies “Temporary Suspension” After Barring Imports
We are pleased the CDC reversed its blanket ban for U.S. citizens with dogs within months of its announcement, acknowledging its overreach.”
— Jenn... |
| May 26, 2022 | CAARE Joins Inaugural ‘World Day of Animal Free Research’ on May 27; Notes U.S. Legislation to Remove FDA’s Animal Testing Mandate | “Cutting-edge technology has forged new frontiers in biology and medicine that have produced human-relevant models that can replace animals. It is time for federal funding and regulation to keep pace with scientific innovation by investing ... |
| May 18, 2022 | House Energy and Commerce Committee Passes Food and Drug Act, Including Provision to Lift Federal Animal Testing Mandate | Each year, thousands of beagles like this one are needlessly hurt or killed in the name of antiquated, ineffective science.
FDA Modernization Act rider will spare animals, drive down drug prices, and produce safer treatments and cures
We ar... |
| May 12, 2022 | House Health Subcommittee Unanimously Passes Food and Drug Act of 2022, Including FDA Modernization Act rider | This beagle bears the tell-tale tattoo of having been used for testing.
The rider will lift animal-testing mandate under federal law and drive use of alternatives
This important domain of science and drug development should not be bound any... |
| May 11, 2022 | Reset of FDA’s Drug Development Paradigm Moving Forward | Each year, thousands of beagles like this one are needlessly hurt or killed in the name of antiquated, ineffective science.
Progress reflects desperate need to reduce animal testing and usher in 21st-century science
We cannot have progress ... |
| May 3, 2022 | Statement on HISA Announcement to Contract with Drug Free Sport International, not U.S. Anti-Doping Agency | USADA would have been the better choice to protect Thoroughbred champions like these.
Decision flies in face of key forces behind anti-doping legislation to protect horses.
Today's announcement is a kick in the gut for those of us who ... |
| May 2, 2022 | Nation’s largest underground cockfighting ring threatens to worsen OK’s avian influenza outbreak | Two roosters fight to the death in a flurry of dust and feathers.
Outbreak could disrupt poultry industry, sicken countless other birds
Now that Oklahoma has confirmed HPAI in the state, the imperative for federal, state and local officials... |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Okla. Pro-Cockfighting Bill Appears Dead as a Doornail | Cockfighting entails suffering and death for innocent birds. Oklahomans can be glad safeguards against it have been maintained.
Second attempt by Representative Justin Humphrey dies in House without a vote
Kudos to Oklahoma lawmakers for re... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Wayne Pacelle and Tamara Drake: Rep. Neguse is on the right side of animal welfare. Sen. Hickenlooper should join him | By Wayne Pacelle and Tamara Drake
It wasn’t your typical highway crash.
Surely, there was a dazed and injured driver after his speeding truck flipped on a four-lane highway on a Pennsylvania highway in January. But the truck had a very larg... |
| Mar 29, 2022 | SCOTUS Should Protect States' Rights and Uphold Prop 12 in California | Prop 12 Created Even-Handed Standards Restricting In-State Sales of Breeding Pigs Kept in Extreme Confinement on Factory Farms
Since there are no federal laws to protect animals on the farm, a Supreme Court ruling adverse to California woul... |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Hollywood Produces Film Calling On Nike To Ban Kangaroo Leather From Its Production | 5 Mins Read
Gilmore Girls producer Gavin Polone and Emmy-winning sports editor Derek Ambrosi have joined forces together to create a short film that calls on sportswear giant Nike to ditch kangaroo leather from its production.
According to ... |
