Animal Rights

How a society treats its animals gives an idea of how it will deal with its human members. Animal rights began with those who cared about human rights too.

Apr 5, 2012 – Margaret Jones

Although bullfighting is now illegal in the Spanish region of Catalonia, a tradition continues that many consider to be equally unacceptable and inhumane.

Mar 1, 2012 – Peter Ashby

The killing, for pleasure, of many thousands of wild animals in southern Africa is being defended on numerous environmental and economic grounds.

Feb 24, 2012 – Peter Ashby

Each year, in southern Africa, tens of thousands of wild animals are killed by tourists; a multi-million dollar industry based on indescribable suffering.

Feb 23, 2012 – Peter Ashby

Vegans claim to hold the moral high ground when it comes to dietary concerns and the treatment of animals. Are they right or wrong?

Feb 23, 2012 – Andrew Perry