I am a freelance writer living in Tennessee who has a deep passion for animal welfare, environmental, and other progressive causes.
Consumers of popular diabetes and weight loss drugs are alleging serious and possibly life-endangering side effects. Call on the nation’s top pharmaceutical regulatory agency to protect Americans from this reportedly deadly medicine.
The closure of a massive puppy farm has sparked calls for a total ban on the practice in Tasmania. Urge leaders to follow through with this important piece of animal welfare protection.
Another innocent person has been freed from death row. Demand one of the only developed nations in the world to still legalize capital punishment end these barbaric miscarriages of justice.
African penguins could become extinct by 2035 without essential safeguards. Demand leaders stop ignoring the oncoming ecological crisis.
Hungry school kids have become the latest tools for greedy financial businesses to squeeze more money from hard-working families. Demand an end to detrimental hidden fees in the school lunchroom.
A man allegedly left a horse and pony on his property to die of starvation. Call for just punishment in the event of a guilty conviction.
Inmates battling severe mental health conditions often face a battle for their lives during incarceration. Call for humane and mandated medical treatment of America’s mentally ill prisoners.
A high-profile arrest and a major announcement from a popular social media platform have bolstered efforts to enhance online protections. Applaud the rise of crucial safeguards in social media.
Animal conservation efforts may take a major hit if hunters are successful in their bid to attain status as a protected ethnic minority group. Demand a legal blockade to this exploitive effort that belittles true fights for equality.
Seven kids have reportedly died from largely preventable causes on the football field in one month’s time. Demand lawmakers take steps to ensure children have just as many life-saving protection as pros.
Voters in Florida are being harassed and manipulated in a government-coordinated effort to deny them their voices on Election Day. Demand an investigation into this obstructive and possibly illegal effort.
As big mammal culls continue raging across Europe, Sweden has refused to halt a controversial annual cull that will kill one-fifth of its rapidly dwindling brown bear population. Demand leaders take steps to end the legalized slaughter.
Firefighters risk their lives every day, and often the tools meant to protect them are causing them the most harm. Applaud successful efforts to eliminate the threat posed by forever chemicals.
A dog days away from being put to sleep was rescued, but she carries a legacy of unspeakable abuse in the dog fighting world. Demand authorities find and hold accountable the individuals responsible for Olive’s suffering.
Legal Haitian immigrants have been thrust into the national spotlight because of a hateful and racist conspiracy theory advanced by prominent politicians. Call on one of the authors of this chaos to make amends for placing a target on his own constituents.
Domestic abusers are weaponizing technology to maintain control over their victims. Demand lawmakers do more to end the use of smart technology in domestic violence.
A deadly conflict in Africa has been worsened by the indirect participation of one of America’s allies. Demand leaders stand against supplying arms to perpetrators of war crimes.
Extreme heat is claiming the lives of workers from across the American labor force. Urge immediate action to stop this deadly trend.
Over 80 domesticated animals were reportedly gunned down in a shocking and extended shooting spree. Call for justice for these innocent victims of a heinous and heartless reported act.
A new tarantula species with an eye-catching appearance is already facing threats to its existence. Demand robust conservation measures to preserve a member of one of the planet’s most ecologically diverse regions.
Another deadly school shooting has reignited the debate about gun safety. Call on lawmakers to stop kicking the can down the road at the cost of their constituents’ lives.
Equality and fairness for the marginalized are increasingly being scrubbed out of the consumer world. Demand corporations stop surrendering to attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Weapon attacks against animals are on the rise. Social media is stoking the flames. Call on influential leaders to stop the rapid online spread of vicious cruelty.
A high-profile politician has put himself in the midst of several controversies concerning possible mistreatment of animal remains. Demand Robert Kennedy, Jr. be held accountable for his apparent violations of federal laws.
One of the internet’s fastest-growing retailers continues to face accusations that it ignores widespread labor exploitation. Call on SHEIN to protect all the employees who drive its business.