Every bite of many South Korean ‘delicacies’ comes laden with the worst cruelty imaginable. For too long, dog slaughterhouses have electrocuted, tortured, and slayed without impunity. Celebrate the imminent demise of South Korea’s slaughterhouse leader.
The vaquita porpoise has been given a second chance thanks to the United States Court of Appeals. The judges ruled against lifting a ban on imported seafood obtained using gillnets, a fishing method that is extremely dangerous for sea mammals. Praise the judges for protecting this endangered species.
One greyhound dies every three days on a Florida race track. Thanks to a new ban on racing in the state, this barbaric sport will be outlawed by the end of 2020. Show your support for the ban and demand that the appropriate actions be taken to ensure that these dogs are rescued and re-homed.
Chicago voters support a city-wide ban of single-use plastic straws. Local ordinances are being drafted to make the straw ban a reality. Sign this petition to thank Mayor Rahm Emanuel for supporting green initiatives like this in Chicago and demand that he continue to support the straw ban.
Ireland will soon stand as the only nation in the world to divest from all fossil fuels. Celebrate one country’s commitment to combating climate change and to creating a cleaner world.
Roughly a year after being upgraded from endangered to vulnerable, kiwi birds will be reintroduced to the capital of New Zealand, where citizens have been vigilant in their efforts to trap the predators that drove the birds to near-extinction long ago. Sign this petition to thank the New Zealand government for making this step possible.
A Montana federal court judge has blocked construction of the Keystone XL pipeline for up to another year, protecting families, wildlife, and cultural sites from the dangers and damages of such work. This is an important step that will hopefully give us time to shut down the project for good. Sign this petition to show your support for this decision.
Earthworms will continue to thrive thanks to the efforts of one environmentally conscious landowner. By adding soil and water conservation practice requirements to her cropland leases, she ensured the health and viability of hundreds of acres of soil. Praise this landowner for her dedication to the environment.
Scientists dedicated to confronting climate change have finally been elected to Congress. Support evidence-based climate change policy and encourage our new scientist representatives to continue fighting for the environment.
The endangered red wolf could have been driven to extinction by a rollback of protections, but a court ruled to stop that rollback and ensure the wolf’s protection. Support this stand for justice and the preservation of this iconic species.
A groomer will serve jail time after a dog died in her care. The dog suffered fatal injuries throughout his body after the groomer choked and kicked him repeatedly. Thank the prosecutor for seeking the harshest penalty in this horrific case.
Donkeys enduring injury and abuse at the hands of Greece’s tourism industry now have a needed lifeline. Support promising new restrictions that better safeguard the well-being of these exploited animals.
Elephants will no longer suffer abuse and neglect following the cancellation of the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament. IBM withdrew its financial sponsorship of the sporting event in a valiant stand against animal cruelty. Thank IBM for its dedication to animal welfare.
Following outrage from labor groups and readers like you, Toys R Us owners will set aside $20 million for laid-off employees. Sign this petition to thank Toys R Us owners for setting a good corporate example and contributing to employees deserved restitution.
A woman has been convicted of felony animal cruelty after three dogs starved to death and another was decapitated on her property. The judge sentenced her to jail time under Ohio’s new law, allowing for felony convictions and harsher penalties for animal cruelty offenders. Thank the prosecutor for his his hard work and dedication in this horrific case.
Smoking, and thus the litter the habit causes, has been banned from the public beaches of one New York town. Thank supervisors for taking a stand to protect our planet and its oceans from the leading cause of man-made litter.
An antique dealer has been prosecuted and convicted for selling ivory from endangered narwhals. This is a major step in stopping the illegal poaching of this endangered species and punishing those who sell its tusks. Praise California’s city attorney for his dedication to this important cause.
Earlier this year, two stray dogs were allegedly shot and run over in Delaware—just one example of unchecked violence committed against America’s homeless animals. The state where this heinous crime was allegedly committed has now taken important steps to protect these at-risk populations. Applaud more stringent animal rights laws that aid and protect free-roaming animals.
The Hambach forest in Germany has been saved from destruction, as a recent court order has suspended the development of a coal mine that would have wiped out hundreds of acres of natural beauty and resources. This is a major step forward in the effort to phase out coal as a whole. Sign this petition to thank the court for coming to this decision.
While women’s rights dominate much of our politics and news, quiet yet positive strides are being made in one of the last frontiers of gender equality: the workforce. Applaud California’s leadership for joining women in the fight for their rightful place in the business world
A convicted animal abuser will serve jailtime after he maliciously beat a dog. A heinous video, showing overt animal abuse, led to the successful prosecution and punishment of the man responsible. Praise the prosecuting attorney for bringing justice to this innocent dog.
The cruel slaughter of whales for profit will not be legalized, thanks to a recent vote. Applaud the International Whaling Commission (IWC) for its decision to uphold whale conservation.
After demands from people across the country, the FBI will investigate allegations of sexual violence made against potential Supreme Court judge Brett Kavanaugh. Sign the petition to thank Senator Jeff Flake for breaking with his party and demanding an investigation.
Charges have been dropped against an animal rescuer who opened up a temporary shelter for dozens of animals during Hurricane Florence. Applaud this action that acknowledges that this woman acted out of compassion and therefore should not be punished.
A judge in Seattle has overturned cannabis convictions dating back to 1996. Stand with us in congratulating Seattle on this monumental success.
