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.
After being stripped of their Endangered Species Act protections, grizzly bears in the Yellowstone region were being put even further at risk, as legal trophy hunts were scheduled to begin for the first time in four decades. Now, however, these hunts have been banned and protections reinstated in a huge victory for animal welfare. Support this win for compassion and preservation.
Plant-based meal options will now be accessible in all of California’s state institutions, In a major victory for human rights, human health, and environmental responsibility. Support this decision to promote responsibility and compassion in the meal options in California’s prisons, hospitals, and healthcare facilities.
After three decades of near-extinction and a complete disappearance from the Holcinote Estate, 150 water voles are finally being released onto the property that was once their natural habitat, thanks to the National Trust. The return of this species has been in high demand for years. Sign this petition to thank the National Trust for bringing this species back.
Hundreds of oil-soaked seabirds washed ashore and a marine wildlife sanctuary under deadly siege: these were dark remnants of a 2015 California oil spill that destroyed lives and livelihoods. Applaud California’s strong legal condemnation of this tragedy’s unrepentant perpetrators.
Days before wild Yellowstone grizzly bears were set to be slaughtered, a restraining order has at least temporarily halted the deadly hunt. Support the groups who fought for this victory and encourage reinstated protections for the grizzly bear.
Cosmetic products developed using the inhumane practice of testing on animals will now be banned in California, thanks to the unanimous support of lawmakers. Sign this petition to praise this decision that makes it illegal for non-cruelty free cosmetics to be sold statewide.
The former police officer who shot and killed an unarmed black 15-year-old is facing consequences for his actions, and has been convicted of murder and issued a prison sentence. Support this landmark victory for justice and human rights.
Former Texas police officer Roy Oliver has finally been found guilty over a year after his murder of black teenager Jordan Edwards. With the rash of racially motivated killings and racial profiling over the past near-decade, it is a great relief that a white officer is being held accountable for his actions. Sign this petition to thank the court for ensuring that Oliver will face justice.
California just overturned all past cannabis convictions, a huge win for the state. Share your support to help keep the tide turning in the direction of positive change.
The United Kingdom government will heed public demand for less plastic waste, even using the tax system to allow for such plans. Plastic pollution has been an ongoing problem across the globe, especially in the UK, and this is a very important step in solving the problem once and for all. Sign this petition to thank the government for aiding in the fight to end excessive plastic waste.
Wild mares living in the western United States will no longer be subjected to dangerous sterilization procedures following a university’s decision to withdraw its participation from this government proposal. Sign this petition and applaud this institution for not agreeing to carry out these inhumane and experimental surgeries.
The inhumane dog and cat meat trade that has brutally slaughtered thousands of innocent animals will soon be banned in Indonesia. Thanks to the newly proposed ban, these animals will no longer have to endure lives spent in captive abuse only to be killed to satisfy consumer demand. Sign this petition to thank Indonesian officials for calling for this important and life-saving ban.
A man who has maligned the families of 20 dead children, high school shooting victims, and countless more will now face some significant consequence for his actions. Applaud prominent online companies for their decisive stand against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
A judge has prevented the release of downloadable blueprints for 3D-printed guns, which would allow unchecked access to deadly untraceable weapons without documentation, background checks, or restrictions. Support this victory for gun control and the protection of human lives.
From kittens slaughtered by a government agency to baboons tortured with exploitative surgeries, cruel testing procedures bring terror to scores of animals every day. Applaud a progressive Belgian region for saying ‘no more’ to these atrocities.
