The Horror of Meat
Americans don’t like to think about the gruesome reality of meat production. But in horror fiction, the suppressed truth returns in strange ways.
Articles in Animals & Nature (3)
The Left Has Failed Animals
Even among self-described “ecosocialists,” the lives of animals are often treated as an afterthought. We can, and must, do better.
In Defense of Pigeons
They’re often maligned as “flying rats,” but pigeons have many wonderful qualities, and they deserve respect.
How Industrial Slaughter Became the Blueprint for Modern Capitalism
Henry Ford learned mass production from slaughterhouses. A century later, our modern economy still resembles a meatpacking plant.
Why All Animals Are Sentient, and Machines Will Never Be
Even the smallest sea slug feels pain. That means we have a responsibility not to inflict it.
Inside the Dark and Unregulated World of Roadside Zoos
Inspectors cite starvation, disease, and death—but animals stay in cages, while operators stay licensed.
The Lobbyists Fighting To Defend Animal Cruelty
The agriculture industry hopes you won't notice their battle to keep torturing ducks.
Animals Shouldn’t Be Weapons for the Police
Horses and dogs don’t understand why they’ve been conscripted into human law enforcement. Forcing them to inflict violence on people, and get hurt in return, just isn’t right.