I am a freelance writer living in Tennessee who has a deep passion for animal welfare, environmental, and other progressive causes.
No formal process exists in the United States for dealing with crimes against humanity that take place in other countries. Demand the U.S. abide by its own designation as defender of global freedom.
A medication that women who have been deprived of their medical choices increasingly rely upon has been upheld by the nation’s highest court. Applaud this legal win for reproductive rights.
Rodeos are continuing to make bank at the expense of exploited and reportedly abused animals. Demand one major city make its first rodeo its last as well.
The climate crisis is making crops less nutritious. Demand a commitment from American leaders to confronting and resolving this critical environmental and health issue.
Kids are being forced to sit in silence in many school lunchrooms. Demand school leaders stop ruining an important and essential time for students.
Olfactory racism is a form of discrimination involving smells that has reportedly taken root in an Oregon city. Demand leaders end an unfair policy that hurts minority business owners.
Families from conflict zones are enduring prolonged separations due to government red tape. Demand leaders cut this tape and reunite desperate families.
Another discriminatory measure disguised as helpful law could soon fall. Applaud the continued crumbling of anti-transgender legislation that disproportionately bullies and harms vulnerable youth.
Booming rat populations –and efforts to stop them — in cities are creating health risks for people and other animals. Demand investment in a contraceptive approach that’s more effective and more humane.
Reforms to France’s healthcare services could end up hurting patients instead of helping them. Demand a unified approach that will help fill the wellness gaps caused by physician shortages.
A single raid has destabilized diplomatic relations in Latin America. Demand global leaders address this alleged breach of international law to curb more widespread repercussions.
Some of social media’s most trending animals are living secret lives of suffering. Demand a prohibition on breeding painful defects into felines.
Large-scale industrial farming responsible for animal welfare and planetary degradation is getting a big boost from the globe’s preeminent financial institution. Demand the World Bank stop investing in initiatives antithetical to its goals.
Powerful industries are increasingly finding their anti-environmental policies and actions scrutinized in the courtroom. Applaud the state and community leaders who are helping build the case against greenwashing.
A lack of commitment from leaders is destabilizing Italy’s fractured healthcare system, and citizens are paying the price. Demand support for an initiative that could literally stop the bleeding.
Many service members cited for their distinguished service are being prevented from sharing the fruits of their accomplishments with cherished loved ones. Demand equal treatment for all Purple Heart recipients.
Monkeypox is making a dangerous comeback in parts of Africa. Demand a strengthening of testing and public education to help lessen transmission of a deadly new variant.
Affordable, efficient, and safe public housing is increasingly out of reach for Americans. Demand solutions that confront and help remedy this kitchen table crisis.
Cockfighting survivors were allegedly shot and euthanized en masse despite reports that the rescued roosters were destined for new homes. Demand life-saving reforms that could save abused animals from more needless pain and suffering.
Over 200 patients were allegedly sexually violated by a trusted doctor. Call for criminal charges following a full investigation.
A popular neighborhood car was struck with an arrow and nearly killed. The person behind this shocking act is still unidentified. Demand justice for the animal that barely survived this brutal assault.
Pelicans are apparently starving and dying in large numbers along the California coast. Demand enhanced aid and answers for this mysterious and deadly event.
Deadly outbreaks of cholera are threatening close to one billion people worldwide. Demand more funding for the fight against one of the planet’s most hidden and most devastating epidemics.
Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa, but its expectant mothers are not reaping the benefits. Demand safer and stronger pre-natal care for pregnant women at heightened risk of life-threatening complications.
Companion animals are being abandoned at alarming rates, and affordable spaying and neutering services could make all the difference. Demand better access to low-cost companion animal sterilization that will save lives.
