Spain’s Balearic Islands have passed a law that prohibits harming or killing bulls during a bullfight. Support this push in the right direction toward ending this inhumane practice.
Horses in America will be protected from inhumane export and brutal slaughter for human consumption with the passing of new legislation. Sign below to support this move to protect these innocent animals.
Dogs finally have protection from heat-related deaths thanks to a new law in Pennsylvania. Too many animals die from being left in hot cars or tied to posts on hot days, but this law will help prevent future tragedies. Applaud the decision to offer stronger protection for dogs.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has legalized the use of wiretaps and surveillance video in capturing those involved in animal fighting rings. Sign this petition to praise New York for this decision.
The controversial electronics ban on U.S.-Middle East flights has finally been lifted. Support the decision to lift the ban.
A man who has pleaded guilty to torturing and killing over a dozen cats will now spend the next 16 years behind bars following a judge’s sentencing. Sign this petition to express your gratitude that justice has been finally been served for the cats of San Jose.
A young man who plead no contest to charges that he helped butcher and slay over a dozen protected albatrosses could now face the maximum possible penalty for his crimes during his upcoming sentencing. Far too often, cases of animal abuse are ignored or given leniency in the justice system. Sign this petition to voice your support for the prosecutor’s actions in this case.
Fracking, a practice that causes man-made earthquakes, pollutes waterways, and harms ecosystems has been banned in Ireland. Thank the Irish government for taking a stand in favor of its country’s environment.
U.N. Women and several big companies have joined together to form an alliance against sexism in advertising. This is a big step for the advertising world, which has continued to rely on gender stereotypes and hypersexualization for years. Sign this petition to thank the Unstereotype Alliance for tackling this issue.
After being chained and neglected for over 50 years, Gajraj the elephant is finally being treated for his ailments and brought to an accredited sanctuary. He will now be able to roam freely and play with other elephant friends. Sign this petition and praise those who have helped bring freedom to this animal once again.
Uber has released a plan to reform and combat the rampant sexism and toxicity of its work environment. Sign below to support this commitment to implement those recommendations.
While the Trump administration has threatened the work of many climate scientists and other researchers in the U.S., the French president is taking action and offering grants for those working to fight global warming. Sign this petition to applaud President Macron’s decision which fulfills his previous campaign promises.
The officer who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice has been fired. Support this action, and encourage the police department to publicly denounce his shooting of Tamir Rice.
ExxonMobil must release documents which may indicate the company misled the public and shareholders regarding a connection between carbon emissions and climate change, according to a new court ruling. Sign the petition applauding this critical victory in the case.
Trump’s second attempt to revive his unconstitutional travel ban has been blocked by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. Sign this petition to thank the court for their continued aid in this victory against Trump’s agenda.
The EPA has been flooded with comments praising the regulations that keep air and water clean after the agency asked for suggestions that the rules be repealed. Sign this petition to praise the work of commenters to push back against the Trump administration’s efforts to pollute America’s environments and people.
For years, animals have been tortured and killed for military trauma training.Thankfully, high-tech simulators will now replace live animals. Sign this petition and praise the Coast Guard’s decision to end this brutality.
The Deputy Attorney General has appointed a special counsel to oversee the investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Appointee Robert Mueller is well-respected on both sides of the aisle, has an unblemished reputation as an investigator and a demonstrated willingness to challenge the executive branch. Sign the below petition applauding his selection.
A cooking festival in China has banned dog meat after many petitions and pleas to stop the barbaric practice of slaughtering pets for the festival’s main dishes. This is a step in the right direction that will hopefully shut down the pet meat trade for good. Sign this petition to thank China for putting animal welfare first.
Plans for a controversial underground natural gas storage project near major drinking water sources has been abandoned. This came after a years-long grass roots opposition movement which saw over 400 people arrested for civil disobedience. Sign the below petition applauding their commitment and perseverance.
Limits on methane emissions will remain intact thanks to three Republican senators who voted against the repeal of these limits. This is extremely important in the face of the Trump administration’s every effort to destroy the environment. Sign this petition to thank Senator John McCain for helping to turn the vote the right way.
An apartment complex took down the cruel “body-gripping” traps it was using to control the squirrel population. Sign this petition and praise the apartment complex for making this compassionate change.
The white officer who allegedly shot and killed an unarmed black teenager has been fired and will be charged with murder. Support these moves to hold this man responsible, and not allow racism and police brutality.
Video footage captured police officers allegedly brutalizing two nude women in front of their children before throwing them in the back of a truck. Police can be seen digging their boots into the back of one victim’s knee and twisting her arm behind her back, and in another clip, they carry a victim by the hair and feet. Demand that these officers be fired and severely punished immediately for their alleged disgusting violation of human rights.
A man was caught on video punching his dog repeatedly in the head before slamming her to the ground. This man viciously attacked his innocent dog in broad daylight on a public street. Sign this petition to demand that the poor dog be rescued and that her violent attacker is brought to justice.