February 2013
Use of chimpanzees in medical research would…
The U.S. and Gabon are the only nations that allow medical research on chimpanzees. The National Institutes of Health wants to change that.
From the Mother Nature Network, by John Platt
The use of…
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Use of chimpanzees in medical research would…
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Can speciesism be a moral illusion? by Stijn…
Can speciesism be a moral illusion?
Stijn Bruers
Abstract: The Müller-Lyer figure is a famous optical illusion where we think two line segments have different lengths, although the lengths are in fa…
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Can speciesism be a moral illusion? by Stijn…
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Leave No Dolphin Behind: Dolphin Pod Carries…
This video shows a pod of dolphins trying to save their companion. It's quite sad, but I think it shows a small insight into the complex social behaviour, and emotional inner lives of dolphins, and o…
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Leave No Dolphin Behind: Dolphin Pod Carries…
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Getting A Feeling For Fish: Can They Feel Pa…
Getting A Feeling For Fish: Can They Feel Pain
Written by Dr. Jonathan Balcombe
Two new scientific studies illustrate the current scientific interest in animal pain, and a stark contrast in viewp…
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Getting A Feeling For Fish: Can They Feel Pa…
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January 2013
ARZone Podcast 61: Looking Back, Moving Forw…
In this special Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast, ARZone presents the thoughts of 35 advocates and activists from around the world - looking back on 2012 and moving forward into 2013. We hope you…
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ARZone Podcast 61: Looking Back, Moving Forw…
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Tom Regan, Gary Francione and Ingrid Newkirk discuss abolitionism, divisiveness and incrementalism.
Point/Counter Point: A Movement's Means Creates It's Ends. Professors Regan and Francione advocate for abolitionist animal…
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Tom Regan, Gary Francione and Ingrid Newkirk discuss abolitionism, divisiveness and incrementalism.
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December 2012
More Moral Than You ~ Tim Gier
More Moral than You
Written by Tim Gier
One person, I’ll call her Rita, claims to be more moral than you because she believes that trees and flowers are the sort of thing to which we are morally obl…
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More Moral Than You ~ Tim Gier
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ARZone Podcast 58: Ronnie Lee - Encouraging…
Episode 58 features ARZone admin Ronnie Lee.
Ronnie Lee famous as the founder of ALF (Animal Liberation Front), speaks with his fellow ARZone admins about his most recent project called Encouraging V…
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The Costs and Benefits of Animal Experiments
Dr. Andrew Knight recently discussed his book, The Costs and Benefits of Animal Experiments with ARZone in this podcast, and previously here. Now, the long-awaited, more affordable paperback version…
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The Costs and Benefits of Animal Experiments
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Temple Grandin, "Animal Rights Activist" - Y…
Animal Rights Activist Temple Grandin Inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame
Temple Grandin, the Colorado State University professor and world-renowned animal scientist and autism advocate, was inducted…
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Temple Grandin, "Animal Rights Activist" - Y…
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Let's wipe dogs off the face of the earth!!
So we've totally messed up the way that dogs (and cats too) live in the world. They're genetically modified organisms that live compromised lives. But is the solution to the problem we've created to…
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Let's wipe dogs off the face of the earth!!
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Vegetarian in Mumbai? Welcome to the meat-fr…
reposted from The Star - special thanks to <a href="http://www.foodispower.org/">www.foodispower.org/</a> |
NEW DELHI—Militant vegetarians in Mumbai first began keeping meat-eaters out of their apartment blocks a few years ago, pressuring…
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Vegetarian in Mumbai? Welcome to the meat-fr…
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android smartphone & arzone podcast
Which app do you use on your android smartphone?
My main issue is that I'd like one that automatically downloads new podcast episodes. I want to open the app and click on the latest episode and list…
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android smartphone & arzone podcast
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Ellen DeGeneres talks about backyard chickens
Ellen says that she gets her eggs from someone who has backyard chickens although she doesn't say that she eats the eggs herself. Watch for yourself, and let us know in the comments if you think this…
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Ellen DeGeneres talks about backyard chickens
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Abolitionism and Welfare Reform: A Debate
Professor Gary Francione and…
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Abolitionism and Welfare Reform: A Debate
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November 2012
ARZone Podcast 56: Jonathan Balcombe - Pleas…
Episode 56 features ethologist, author, public speaker and vegan advocate. Dr. Jonathan Balcombe.
Dr. Balcombe speaks with ARZone about his work with the newly launched Humane Society University, abo…
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ARZone Podcast 56: Jonathan Balcombe - Pleas…
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The New York Times Essay Contest - Put Your…
Put Your Ethics Where Your Mouth Is
The New York Times says....
Thousands of readers took us up on our challenge to make an ethical case for eating meat. Our panel of judges — Mark Bittman, Jonathan…
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The New York Times Essay Contest - Put Your…
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ARZone Podcast 57: James McWilliams - Eating…
Episode 57 features history professor, author, and vegan advocate James McWilliams.
Prof. McWilliams speaks with us about the sustainable agriculture/locavore movement, the controversy surrounding Gr…
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ARZone Podcast 57: James McWilliams - Eating…
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ARZone Podcast 55: Ed Coffin - Eating Consci…
Episode 55 features activist and writer, Ed Coffin.
Ed speaks with ARZone about his Free Speech battle with the city of Philadelphia, his grassroots activism, the HSUS/UEP deal regarding egg-laying…
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ARZone Podcast 55: Ed Coffin - Eating Consci…
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Congratulations to Spencer Lo ~ NhRP Volun…
Congratulations to ARZone member and contributor Spencer Lo, for being named by the Nonhuman Rights Project as their volunteer of the month, for November 2012.
Spencer, a recent graduate of Pace Law…
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Congratulations to Spencer Lo ~ NhRP Volun…
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Appeal to Opinion, Animal Ethics and Discuss…
This article, by Paul Goodsell of The Kind Little Blog, was written in response to a particular incident, but I think it's relevant as a general matter. He raises some interesting and important issue…
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Appeal to Opinion, Animal Ethics and Discuss…
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