animal abuse

In Wake of Animal Testing Scandal, Neuralink Nabs FDA Approval

Björn Ólafsson / Sentient Media Jun 6, 2023 In wake of animal testing scandal and ethical violations, Elon Musk’s technology company Neuralink has secured FDA approval. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Factory Farm Conditions Are Bad for People Too

Tia Schwab / Independent Media Institute and Stone Pier Press Dec 6, 2019 Lack of government oversight has created public health crises including antibiotic-resistant diseases, foodborne illness and flu epidemics. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

When Animals Pay the Price of Domestic Violence

By Carol J. Adams Jan 12, 2017 The victims of domestic abuse aren’t exclusively human. All too often, pets are targeted in strategies of terror and control. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Female Reproductive Exploitation Comes Home

Carol J. Adams / Truthdig Dec 10, 2016 Gendered violence is practiced on a widespread scale across the country and occurs in ways many Americans might not realize, even under their own roofs. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Eggs, With a Side Order of Blood and Filth (Videos)

Staff / Truthdig Jul 24, 2016 A graphic video released last week shows horrendous conditions for chickens supposedly housed at one of Canada’s largest egg-production facilities. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Blackfish’ Documentary Sinks SeaWorld Profits

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 7, 2015 Despite cutting ticket prices and spending $10 million on a marketing blitz, SeaWorld has suffered an 84 percent collapse in profits as customers have deserted the theme park following claims that it mistreated orca whales. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Haven From the Animal Holocaust

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Aug 3, 2015 Farm Sanctuary makes you ask: Do you want to abet brutal abuse and mass slaughter? Do you want to eat creatures that clearly have distinct personalities and emotions? Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

No Justice for Cecil the Lion

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jul 31, 2015 Despite the international uproar over the killing of the popular Zimbabwe lion, prosecution of the American trophy hunter involved is far from a sure thing. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Emails Show Dairy Industry Crafted ‘Ag-Gag’ Law Forbidding Pictures of Farms

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 1, 2015 Emails obtained by investigative journalist Lee Fang show that language in legislation that outlawed the recording of animal abuse on factory farms in Idaho originated almost wholly with dairy industry lobbyists. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Saving the Planet, One Meal at a Time

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Nov 10, 2014 The animal agriculture industry is the primary cause of the destruction of the ecosystem. Becoming vegan is the most important step we can take to save the planet. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

‘Blackfish’: What the Hell Is Sea World Thinking?

Richard Schickel / Truthdig Jul 23, 2013 By what measure of magical thinking does the occasional death or ripped-off limb seem a sensible price to pay for the queasy entertainment offered at water shows? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Costco Joins Fight Against Sow Confinement

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 18, 2012 Costco has added its name to a list of retailers and restaurants that are seeking to end the practice of keeping pregnant sows in tight pens. The retail giant asked its suppliers Tuesday to phase out the gestation crates. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )