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“To kill a mocking bird is a crime,” judge reminds Trump administration
(Beth Clifton collage) Ruling reverses attempt to gut the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1919 NEW YORK CITY––“It is not only a sin to kill a mockingbird, it is also a crime,” wrote U.S....
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Killing the dam sea lions is about hook-&-bullet votes for Trump
(Beth Clifton collage) And Jaime Herrera-Beutler, Trump stooge in Congress PORTLAND, Oregon––As many as 540 California sea lions and up to 176 Stellar sea lions are to be sacrificed to...
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HSUS-backed Project Chimps drops lawsuit vs. whistleblowers
(Beth Clifton collage) Defamation case settled, defendants vow to press on for sanctuary improvements BLUE RIDGE, Georgia––In fewer than 20 terse words, the Project Chimps sanctuary...
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In Defense of Animals in turmoil: what is going on?
Marilyn Kroplick. (Beth Clifton collage) “Independent investigation” underway SAN RAFAEL, California––“An independent investigation” of allegations issued by at least half a dozen In...
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Birds in the mail: U.S. Postal Service changes kill thousands
(Beth Clifton collage) Trump appointee DeJoy puts animal advocates, factory farmers, cockfighters, & captive bird-shooters all on the same side of the fence WASHINGTON D.C.––Changes to U.S. Postal...
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Wildlife Waystation closure: where are the animals now?
(Beth Clifton collage) 32 chimps still need homes SYLMAR, California––32 chimpanzees are the last residents of the former Wildlife Waystation sanctuary in Little Tujunga Canyon, east of...
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Pro-cockfighting rally draws fewer participants than local cockfights
(Beth Clifton collage) Apathy thwarts “Call To Action BBQ” VERBENA, Alabama––One inept attempt to rally nationwide support for cockfighting, convened on short notice amid a global pandemic, scarcely...
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Illinois pit bull fatality mirrors attack by HSUS rep Annie Hornish’s pit
Annie Hornish with pit bull Dexter & victim Janet D’Aleo. (Beth Clifton collage) Family of Hornish pit bull victim offers to settle for $3.5 million; insurer says Hornish isn’t covered...
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Animal losses low after Hurricane Laura––but worst may be ahead
(Beth Clifton collage) Little animal agriculture where storm made landfall CAMERON PARISH, Louisiana––From the animal safety perspective, Hurricane Laura could scarcely have hit in a less vulnerable...
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Wildfires, COVID-19, & cockfighting besiege Monterey County
(Beth Clifton collage) Cockfighting may be accelerant behind COVID-19 explosion MONTEREY, California––The 50,000-acre River wildfire, destroying at least 13 homes, and the 7,000-acre Carmel wildfire,...
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Hurricane Laura: mouse takes the spotlight while 10 dogs die on truck
Pipsqueak the 3-legged mouse & adopter.(Beth Clifton collage) Marine life are major wildlife casualties COOKEVILLE, Tennessee––Pipsqueak the three-legged mouse, a cow dead for perhaps...
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Will “monkey shortage” due to COVID-19 bring new research methods?
(Beth Clifton collage) Researchers scrape the bottom of the barrel DAVIS, California––Will a purported national monkey shortage force COVID-19 researchers to develop new non-animal testing methods? Or...
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Pit bull moonshine claims another life in the “Sunshine State”
Axon/Akon, renamed Smokey, killed Carolyn Varanese, 74. (Beth Clifton collage) Similar “rescuer” rhetoric takes toll in South Africa, too MARGATE, Florida; EDENVALE, South Africa––Joseph...
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ANIMALS 24-7 resigns from the Society of Environmental Journalists
(Beth Clifton collage) Our commitment to environmental journalism continues Upon posting our resignation letter to the Society of Environmental Journalists listserv earlier tonight, September 4,...
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A challenge to Mike Pence, Kamala Harris, &“A chicken in every pot”
Kamala Harris, concerned cow, & Mike Pence.(Beth Clifton collage) 70 Members of Congress & United Poultry Concerns ask VP candidates to address global warming & meat SALT LAKE...
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Cockfighter Cozad missed chance to hide behind U.N. “Agenda 21”
(Beth Clifton collage) BL Cozad garbled Bible & U.S. Constitution MORGANTOWN, Kentucky––If cockfighting advocate BL “Billy” Cozad had ever actually read the 1992 United Nations Earth...
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“We’re not just the family who got murdered over the dog.”
(Beth Clifton collage) Monique Hansman & surviving children try to rebuild their lives PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida––Behind every story of a fatal or disfiguring dog attack is a story of...
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Cleveland pit bull owner fatally shoots attack victim who complained
Johnny Hogue.(Beth Clifton collage) Cleveland killing follows killings of dog attack victims who complained in Port St. Lucie and Indianapolis CLEVELAND, Ohio––Irate pit bull owner Johnny Hogue, 80,...
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HSUS-backed Project Chimps drops lawsuit vs. whistleblowers
(Beth Clifton collage) Defamation case settled, defendants vow to press on for sanctuary improvements BLUE RIDGE, Georgia––In fewer than 20 terse words, the Project Chimps sanctuary...
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Shoving tule elk & bison aside, National Park Service favors cattle ranchers
(Beth Clifton collage) Point Reyes National Seashore & Yellowstone National Park allegedly managed for cows over native wildlife POINT REYES, California; BOZEMAN, Montana—Burning since...
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