Animal Rights: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Basic Tenets
Animal rights is the belief that animals have an intrinsic value separate from any value they have to humans, and are worthy of moral consideration. They have a right to be free of oppression, confinement, use and abuse by humans. Here's why.
Animal rights is the belief that animals have an intrinsic value separate from any value they have to humans, and are worthy of moral consideration. They have a right to be free of oppression, confinement, use and abuse by humans. Here's why.
The Hunting Debate
The arguments for and against hunting are both practical and ethical. This page explains the arguments about wildlife management, ethics, recreation, and human/deer conflicts.
The arguments for and against hunting are both practical and ethical. This page explains the arguments about wildlife management, ethics, recreation, and human/deer conflicts.
EndangeredZoos
Zoos are widely regarded as guardians of endangered species, so why do animal rights activists object to zoos keeping endangered species?
Zoos are widely regarded as guardians of endangered species, so why do animal rights activists object to zoos keeping endangered species?
RightsvWelfare
Although animal rights and animal welfare frequently fall on the same side of an issue, there is a fundamental difference between the two ideologies: the right of humans to use animals.
Although animal rights and animal welfare frequently fall on the same side of an issue, there is a fundamental difference between the two ideologies: the right of humans to use animals.
Changes in Your Own Life
For many activists, making changes in your own life is the first step toward helping animals. Each time we buy or boycott a product, we are voting with our wallets. By making these changes, you become part of the solution.
For many activists, making changes in your own life is the first step toward helping animals. Each time we buy or boycott a product, we are voting with our wallets. By making these changes, you become part of the solution.
Animal Rights - Articles
An index of Articles for the Animal Rights guide site.
An index of Articles for the Animal Rights guide site.
TimelineModern
Timeline of the modern Animal Rights Movement, including major milestones, setbacks and accomplishments.
Timeline of the modern Animal Rights Movement, including major milestones, setbacks and accomplishments.
McDonald's and Animal Rights
McDonald’s is the world’s largest user of beef, and of all companies, probably has the most colorful animal rights history. From the longest trial in British history, to the non-vegetarian french fry scandal, to their support of factory farming practices, McDonald’s seems unable to keep themselves out of the campaigns of animal activists.
McDonald’s is the world’s largest user of beef, and of all companies, probably has the most colorful animal rights history. From the longest trial in British history, to the non-vegetarian french fry scandal, to their support of factory farming practices, McDonald’s seems unable to keep themselves out of the campaigns of animal activists.
Starting Your Own Group
You may find that there isn’t a local animal rights group that addresses the issue you are concerned about, so you’d like to start your own. Congratulations! Here are some tips for getting your group off the ground.
You may find that there isn’t a local animal rights group that addresses the issue you are concerned about, so you’d like to start your own. Congratulations! Here are some tips for getting your group off the ground.
ProtestsDemonstrations
How to organize and publicize protests and demonstations.
How to organize and publicize protests and demonstations.
How to Write Effective Letters
Instructions for writing effective letters to the editor, letters to legislators for grassroots lobbying campaigns, and letters to companies as part of a boycott campaign.
Instructions for writing effective letters to the editor, letters to legislators for grassroots lobbying campaigns, and letters to companies as part of a boycott campaign.
Getting Active
There are many different ways to help animals! Everyone can find something that will fit their personality and lifestyle.
There are many different ways to help animals! Everyone can find something that will fit their personality and lifestyle.
Local Groups
Large national groups are great for generating publicity for an issue, backing a campaign with significant financial support, and influencing federal legislation. But they can’t beat smaller, local groups for taking action on local issues, organizing local events, and reaching people one on one.
Large national groups are great for generating publicity for an issue, backing a campaign with significant financial support, and influencing federal legislation. But they can’t beat smaller, local groups for taking action on local issues, organizing local events, and reaching people one on one.
Interviews
When the media shows up to your event or invites you to the studio for an interview, be prepared.
When the media shows up to your event or invites you to the studio for an interview, be prepared.
Hunting Arguments
The arguments for and against hunting are both practical and ethical. This page explains the arguments about wildlife management, ethics, recreation, and human/deer conflicts.
The arguments for and against hunting are both practical and ethical. This page explains the arguments about wildlife management, ethics, recreation, and human/deer conflicts.
Non-Vegan Animal Activist
Can I speak out for animals if I’m not vegan? Does that make me a hypocrite?
Can I speak out for animals if I’m not vegan? Does that make me a hypocrite?
Letter Writing
Letters are a very effective tool for reaching the public, your legislators, and companies.
Letters are a very effective tool for reaching the public, your legislators, and companies.
Animal Rights - Issues
An index of Issues for the Animal Rights guide site.
An index of Issues for the Animal Rights guide site.
Now that I'm vegan . . .
Now that I’m vegan, what do I do with my animal products -- my leather shoes and wool sweaters?
Now that I’m vegan, what do I do with my animal products -- my leather shoes and wool sweaters?
Animal Rights - FAQs
An index of FAQs for the Animal Rights guide site.
An index of FAQs for the Animal Rights guide site.
Reporting Animal Cruelty
Learn more about what constitutes animal cruelty, why reporting animal cruelty is important, who you should call and general guidelines for making your report.
Learn more about what constitutes animal cruelty, why reporting animal cruelty is important, who you should call and general guidelines for making your report.
GettingMessage
Learn how to get your message out to the media through press releases, public service announcements and calendar listings.
Learn how to get your message out to the media through press releases, public service announcements and calendar listings.
About - Animal Rights Buyer's Guide
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.
Not Vegan
Can I speak out for animals if I’m not vegan? Does that make me a hypocrite?
Can I speak out for animals if I’m not vegan? Does that make me a hypocrite?
Now Vegan
Now that I’m vegan, what do I do with my animal products -- my leather shoes and wool sweaters?
Now that I’m vegan, what do I do with my animal products -- my leather shoes and wool sweaters?
Animal Rights - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Animal Rights guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Animal Rights guide site.