A horse was dragged behind a moving truck and those reportedly responsible have been charged with animal cruelty. Originally labeled as “normal ranching activity,” this apparently cruel action has sparked outrage and concern for the welfare of this animal and others in the ranching industry. Thank those who brought these charges and took a stand for animal welfare.
Victims of animal cruelty will soon receive real justice following the passing of national safeguards for animal victims. In the process, the worst acts of animal cruelty will receive federal condemnation. Applaud an important cause that united all political leaders and will bring justice to these innocent victims.
Benji the dog died brutally and painfully when he was slammed into the ground. Now, the man found guilty of this cruelty has been sentenced to a year in prison and a year of probation. Thank those who fought hard to ensure that justice was served for Benji.
Greenhouse gases, emitted by gas-powered vehicles, continue to negatively affect the earth’s health and sustainability. However, one state has embraced alternative fuel sources by providing access to electric charging stations and environmentally friendly fueling and transportation options. Support these efforts to save the planet.
Foie Gras has officially been banned in New York City, prompting celebration amongst animal rights activists. The cruel culinary practice, involving force-feeding ducks until their livers are painfully engorged, will no longer garner profit in one of the country’s largest fine-dining cities. Thank those involved in this monumental decision.
A multi-acre park with over 160 trees has taken the place of multiple Dallas parking lots, paving the way for more green spaces and clean living. Countless communities will be better for this amazing achievement. Applaud the drive to clean and green urban landscapes.
Renewable energy sources are expected to see a 50 percent increase within the next five years. This is a great boon for the planet, as well as a strike against governments and other political parties who have been trying to revive fossil fuels. Thank a leading environmental organization for helping make this increase possible.
Almost 1,200 acres of irreplaceable old-growth forest in Alaska is at least temporarily spared, thanks to a court injunction. This means there is still a chance to save this beautiful forest from destruction. Thank an organization that fought for this monumental decision.
Animal rights took two monumental steps forward in California. Now, the living beings most victimized by circuses and by the blood-money fur trade have new hope. Applaud these encouraging wins for abused and exploited animals.
The lives of 100,000 Americans with sickle cell disease will soon be improved, thanks to a recently funded program. The Sickle Cell Data Collection program aims to identify gaps in care throughout patients’ lives and give aging sufferers added comfort. Praise those who made this debilitating disease a funding priority.
The remains of three Native American children were returned to their tribe after over 300 years. The children were part of a larger group who were kidnapped and forced into a boarding school, where their culture and values were to be erased. Thank those involved in bringing these children home.
TripAdvisor will no longer be selling tickets to marine parks where whales and dolphins are bred in captivity. This is an important step forward in not only the company’s animal welfare policy, but in pushing for better treatment of marine mammals. Thank TripAdvisor for no longer enabling the support of marine mammal cruelty.
A scared calf was allegedly cruelly butchered in public view. This poor animal’s accused killers must now face not only the court of public opinion but the court of law. Support just punishment for seemingly unremorseful accused animal abusers.
If monarch butterflies vanished, the world would not only lose a beautiful symbol of nature, it would forsake a vital tool in countless plants’ survival. Applaud an unlikely alliance that could help save monarchs and prevent a bleak outcome.
The modern era’s war on drugs does not unfold in the streets but in corporate boardrooms. Opiod drug manufacturers have profited at the expense of half a million American lives. Applaud the legal day of reckoning visited upon one prominent opioid kingpin.
California mountain lions will soon have a new habitat with safe passage and access to other big cat families. This wildlife overpass will give the vulnerable species a chance to reproduce and thrive in the face of predicted extinction. Praise this landmark conservation effort.
Giraffes now have one less obstacle in their fight against extinction, thanks to a bold move made at an international convention. Giraffes have been added to a protected list, banning their trade in all but extraordinary circumstances. Thank those involved in protecting this vulnerable species.
The EPA chose lethal poison over the health and lives of animals the agency should be protecting. Now, unified public outrage has put these poisonous traps back where they belong: in the trash bin of bad ideas. Applaud the end of deadly deregulation that would have killed thousands of wildlife.
Saudi Arabian women can now travel freely without male accompaniment or permission. This is an important step forward for a country long-saddled with patriarchal and sexist attitudes. Praise this most recent advancement in women’s rights.
Our political leaders owe us the truth. Tax information shines an important spotlight on a candidate’s true motives and character. Commend California for requiring candidates for office release their tax returns.
Beavers will no longer be threatened by hunting and trapping, thanks to a bold legal move. Beaver dams provide a safe haven for many endangered animals, meaning that those species will also benefit from this decision. Thank those who advocated for this important cause.
Vehicle pollution just got dealt an important blow courtesy of California and four auto manufacturers. This partnership counters an imminent destructive rollback on clean air standards. Support these unlikely allies in their bid for environmental responsibility.
The Trump administration wanted to give employers a say in their female employees’ reproductive lives. Sustained advocacy—and legal authority—stopped them in their tracks. Applaud the blockage of an attempt to deny hundreds of thousands of women contraceptives.
A key player in California’s fracking industry has been fired and his division is under investigation for reportedly profiting off the state’s increase in fracking permits. This has freed up an administrative position, which will be filled with an advocate for safer and healthier forms of energy. Praise these bold moves towards a frack-free future.
After Marshae Jones was shot in the stomach during a dispute, she tragically lost her unborn child. She was charged with manslaughter, triggering widespread condemnation. Thank the prosecutor for eventually dropping charges and keeping “the best interest of justice” the priority.
