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Reverse Gentrification

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Richard Schickel / Truthdig Jul 12, 2011 We have witnessed, in this film, a prolonged study in animal abuse I think Terrace is the worst kind of sadist—the unknowing kind—and I think this very good film provides a record of “science” at its most useless . Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Inching Away From Bullfighting and Its Macho B.S.

T.L. Caswell / Truthdig Aug 26, 2010 Catalonia has imposed a 2012 ban on the tradition, which is losing support throughout Spain. Could this toxic mix of blood lust and male preening finally be on its way out?In the face of Catalonia’s coming ban, could this toxic mix of blood lust and male preening be on its way out throughout Spain? Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Catalonia Hangs Up the Matador’s Cape

Staff / Truthdig Jul 28, 2010 Depending on one's perspective, the Spanish region of Catalonia's decision to ban bullfighting represents either the beginning of the end of a time-honored tradition or a much-needed move in the direction of the humane treatment of animals. Actually, there may also be a third option. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

This Will Be Our Only Headline About an Airborne Russian Donkey

Staff / Truthdig Jul 20, 2010 OK, so there's clearly more important news out there, but when BBC News ran the headline "Parasailing donkey stunt sparks police inquiry," we wondered what mischief might be afoot. Turns out it concerned yet another genius advertising idea gone horribly awry. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

SCOTUS Strikes Down Animal Cruelty Law

Staff / Truthdig Apr 21, 2010 Pointing to the First Amendment, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday nixed a federal law from 1999 that made the creation, possession or sale of depictions of animal cruelty illegal, despite the Obama administration's request that the top court consider the animal rights angle in its decision. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Olé! Catalonia Takes Steps to Stop Bullfighting

Staff / Truthdig Dec 19, 2009 The northeast Spanish province of Catalonia has made the first step toward banning the practice of bullfighting, a cultural phenomenon but also a sizable thorn in the side of animal rights activists. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )