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California Pet Stores Now Only Sell Rescued Animals
As of January 1, new legislation prevents pet stores across the state from selling commercially raised dogs, cats, and rabbits.
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Vegan Politician Will Donate Half of His Salary to Animal Charities If Elected
Scientist Michael Dello-Iacovo aims to give a voice to the voiceless in Australian legislature while supporting organizations working to protect animals, the environment, and future generations.
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United States Bans Slaughter of Cats and Dogs for Food
The Dog and Cat Meat Prohibition Act outlaws farming cats and dogs for meat, a practice that was still legal in 2018 in 44 states.
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Animal-Rights Coalition Sues Kansas to Overturn Country’s Oldest Ag-Gag Law
The lawsuit comes after a historic court decision which ruled that provisions of Idaho’s ag-gag law were unconstitutional.
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Senator Cory Booker Pushes for Diversity in Veganism … and Bets on This Woman-Led Group to Do It
New Jersey’s outspoken vegan senator voices his support for Encompass—a vegan advocacy group that’s on a mission to make the movement more racially inclusive.
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Denmark’s “City of Smiles” to Offer Vegan Food at Public Institutions
Public facilities in Aarhus, Denmark may soon be required to offer vegan meal options to help meet the country’s climate change goals.
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Turkish Doctor Under Fire for Calling Vegans “Grain-Brained”
The Vegan Society of Turkey files a criminal complaint against cardiology specialist Canan Karatay after she classified veganism as a disease.
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Los Angeles May Become First City to Serve Vegan Hot Dogs at Every Theater
City councilman Paul Koretz proposes a mandate for vegan protein options to be served at every Los Angeles entertainment venue.
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Idaho Judge Rules State’s Ag-Gag Law Unconstitutional
The largest appeals court ruled in favor of animal-rights groups and journalists who sued the state for silencing their right to free speech and investigative journalism.
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Groundbreaking Bill Could Make California First Fur-Free State
With fur bans in place in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, Berkeley, and San Francisco, new bill A44 aims to prohibit the sale, production, and distribution of the cruelly begotten animal skin statewide.
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DC Schools May No Longer Require Doctor’s Notes for Vegan Meals
Students in Washington, DC will soon be able to enjoy cruelty-free meals without hassle thanks to advocacy group Friends of the Earth.
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Vegan Comedian Tig Notaro Prioritizes Plants Over Politics
During an event to celebrate California’s newly passed animal welfare legislation, the comedian urged that a plant-based diet is the single best step to take toward preventing animal cruelty.
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