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Pardons and turkeys

December 19, 2008 01:51

David Cassuto at the excellent new Animal Blawg has a short piece on the rationale behind pardons and the November ritual of the President, and apparently some governors, pardoning turkeys. He says, "This ritual amounts to transferring the guilt of...David Cassuto at the excellent new Animal Blawg...

Recent cases distinguish among "pests," acts of violence

November 26, 2008 05:43

This is no way to increase this blog's readership, but I wanted to note two recent cases on animal-related classifications. Compared to some other topics (dogfighting! whales!), definitions are a pretty boring topic, but they are the starting point for...This is no way to increase this blog's...

Supreme Court invalidates limits on Navy sonar

November 13, 2008 15:00

In a feat of speedy legal writing, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down parts of an injunction limiting the Navy's use of sonar in training off the coast of California. The case is Winter v. NRDC. Oral argument was last...In a feat of speedy legal writing, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down parts of...

Election rundown

November 05, 2008 15:24

There are many reasons for Americans to have hope after Barack Obama's victory last night. Although I've expressed my malaise about the lack of attention paid to animals by the campaigns (and still feel it), it's fair to say that...There are many reasons for Americans to have hope after Barack...

Navy sonar roundup

October 16, 2008 04:34

Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in the National Resources Defense Council's lawsuit against the Navy. (Hat tip: Change.org). I'm out of my depth when reading cases involving federal environmental statutes, so I've tried to gather links to...Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral...

Prop 2 roundup

October 12, 2008 13:53

Proposition 2 in California would require certain farm animals, including battery hens, to be given more space to move around. From a strict policy perspective, I think this is a no-brainer: yes, animals should be able to fully extend their...Proposition 2 in California would require certain farm...

The elections and animal law

October 07, 2008 03:22

The lobbying wing of the Humane Society of the United States has endorsed Barack Obama for President. Earlier posts, here and here, by blogger and animal-legislation expert Michael Markarian spotlighted the records of senators Obama and McCain on animal welfare....The lobbying wing of the Humane...

Dogfighting and deterrence

October 07, 2008 02:55

USA Today has a profile of a project by animal advocates to teach inner city kids not to put their dogs in fights. Programs like these are an important corollary (or corrective) to the push for harsher sentences for animal...USA Today has a profile of a project by animal advocates to teach inner...

"A pioneer in the field of animal law"

September 24, 2008 04:06

The Bellingham Herald has a good profile on local (blog) hero Adam Karp. Gary Francione has argued that, in order to be effective, animal rights advocates pushing for incremental legislative reform must make clear that the ultimate goal is abolition...The Bellingham Herald has a good profile on...

Back from hiatus?

March 11, 2008 05:39

Sorry, no. Technological upgrades will be made. Will relaunch before summer!Sorry, no. Technological upgrades will be made. Will relaunch before summer!