I am a freelance writer living in Tennessee who has a deep passion for animal welfare, environmental, and other progressive causes.
Deadly climate-driven storms are on the rise, and it’s past time for polluters throwing fuel on the fire to pay the price, literally. Call for an internationally backed drive for legal and financial climate justice.
A suspected crime of horrific sexual violence has once again brought attention to the dangers faced by India’s women. Demand leaders answer calls for expanded protections for vulnerable populations.
Greenhouse gases and toxins are just waiting to be unleashed from earth’s melting North. In the process, they could wreak unimaginable havoc. Demand global leaders take urgent action to protect permafrost.
Veterinary workers are on strike and sick and injured pets are paying the ultimate price. Call on the corporations driving pet care to make things right for underpaid employees and frantic pet parents facing unbearable decisions.
Several women were allegedly sexually harassed at a border checkpoint. The accused perpetrator received minimal legal reprimand. Call for real justice in this disturbing case.
The CrossFit Games began with tragedy and ended in controversy after the possibly preventable death of an athlete. Call on the games’ leaders to protect the health and well-being of participants.
Rivers are being polluted and aquatic life endangered by the continued dumping of untreated sewage. Stop this ongoing threat to people and nature.
Popular cosmetics products reportedly contain harmful, health-destroying chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin. Demand an end to forever chemicals that pose a direct threat to consumers.
A weeks-old puppy was the victim of a brutal assault that may cost the young animal an eye. Call for full legal retribution in this horrific case.
Patients may soon see much lower prescription drug prices, less burdensome credit scores, and needed debt relief. Applaud major efforts to make Americans’ good health less costly.
Nurses are a lifeline of healthcare, but they are leaving the profession in record numbers. Demand medical leaders address and correct the root issues of this crisis that’s endangering patients.
Serious concerns are being raised about the delays and deficiencies in British trade post-Brexit. Urge a reworking of policies that are hurting consumers in several ways.
Threats of a mass deportation are once again creating upheaval and uncertainty. Demand the United Kingdom put a halt to one of its most controversial and damaging practices.
Dog fighting destroys and claims countless canine lives every year. Demand an at-risk state deliver results against this brutal crime.
Plastic production is ramping up while global leaders work to curb its dangers. Demand a stronger commitment to eliminating environmentally detrimental overproduction and invasive special interests.
Texas leaders are trying to force doctors to betray their patients. As a result, countless individuals will likely avoid desperately needed care. Speak out against this step backward for a state with one of the nation’s worst healthcare records.
Women in Afghanistan are continuing to suffer escalating abuses at the hands of the Taliban. Call for more international pressure against this oppressive regime.
A state that has significantly accelerated its attempts at literary censorship is taking its agenda a step further. Call for an end to politically motivated book bans that deprive youth of a holistic education.
Individuals convicted of hurting animals should never have the opportunity to inflict pain on a vulnerable victim again. Applaud Virginia’s effort to stop animal cruelty recidivism in its tracks.
Floating ocean creatures have received little recognition or focus, but their contribution to the marine world is unmatched. Demand a stronger emphasis on understanding and protecting the ocean’s first line of defense.
An apparently mentally ill individual has been shot dead, reportedly by police. Demand lifesaving approaches to deescalate mental health crises before they turn tragic.
Hundreds of rabbits allegedly suffered torture chamber-like conditions in a woman’s garage. Half of these bunnies died as a reported result. Call for proper prosecution and punishment in this disturbing case.
Young people are losing an invaluable refuge for mental wellness and skill development. Demand a dedicated commitment to the restoration of youth clubs.
A reality show allegedly allowed a crime against conservation to take place, with no real repercussions. Call for more decisive punitive action in this problematic case.
Eco-friendly EV production cannot strengthen without the infrastructure that makes everyday operation of these vehicles possible. Demand leaders help mitigate transportation’s outsized role in the climate crisis.
