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Read articles that explore intersections of animals with aspects of human society in popular culture, media, science, ethics, philosophy, art and more.
The Mothers of Dairy
After Animal Justice Project’s harrowing undercover investigation of Lowsfields dairy farm, Bel Jacobs asks: is what we do to mother cows worth it?
First person: the right to bodily autonomy
As was true of my abuse, it is not that other animals have no right to bodily autonomy. It is that we are deeply wrong to deny it. By Emma Hakansson.
We Animals: Deniz Tapkan
The second of a series on We Animals features Istanbul photographer Deniz Tapkan Cengiz.
We Animals: Shatabdi Chakrabarti
The first of a series on We Animals features New Delhi photographer Shatabdi Chakrabarti
Rescuing Animals in Times of War
Sulala Animal Rescue’s work in Gaza is both profound and important.
A Reverent Tribute to Disappearing Creatures
Katherine Rundell makes a plea.
When Animals Escape
Why we need to listen when animals try to escape. By Bel Jacobs.
Holding the government to its animal pledges
Advocates and campaigners debate strategies in The Empathy Project’s first People’s Assembly.
In defence of foxes
One of the UK's most iconic species, the fox is simultaneously adored and brutally hunted. Time for change.
The empathic potential of animation
Animation provides an accessible way for advocacy groups to tell the hidden stories of animals.
The true cost of leather
Responsible for harms ranging from child labour to unrelenting animal cruelty, leather’s iconic status must be challenged.
How the world might look if animals had legal rights
Imagining a world with animal rights is not so difficult.
Why no one talks about animal agriculture
Misinformation is preventing change in our food systems.
New writing about animals
Can centring the animal voice transform the way humans sees animals?
Veganism Is Not Anti-Indigenous
Advocates for humans, animals and ecosystems are natural allies.
In Defence of the Rat
Rats are less pestilent and more lovable than we think.
The Bumblebee’s Decline Shows Us How We Got Conservation Wrong
The humble bumblebee deserves more recognition — and a fighting chance.
Killing chickens
Chickens are the most farmed animals on the planet today.
The End of Whaling?
Relief greets Iceland’s halt to whaling this summer.
Solidarity with Animals
Structural violence against animals is not compatible with the Great Transition.