The Coming Revolution of Animal Rights
Recognizing the rights of other species isn’t just morally correct. It could be a breakthrough on par with the Industrial Revolution.
Articles in Animals & Nature (3)
We Really Need to Stop Poisoning Rats
It’s unspeakably cruel to the rats themselves, and it harms humans and other animals in countless ways. There are better options.
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.
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.