How Animals Fared in the First 100 Days of the Second Trump AdministrationAfter Donald Trump’s electoral victory this past November, I chronicled his first-term actions that both helped and harmed animals, while…Apr 29Apr 29
Donald Trump Commentaries on Chicken and Fish WelfareFrom 2004 to 2008, Donald Trump published a syndicated short-form daily radio commentary called Trumped! touching on a variety of topics…Apr 28Apr 28
When Synthetizing Nitrogen Saved the SeabirdsIn the mid-19th century, the world was flush with a new obsession: bird poop. Not just any poop, though — this was guano, nitrogen-rich…Mar 31A response icon1Mar 31A response icon1
What Might a Second Trump Term Bring for Animals?By Paul ShapiroNov 12, 2024A response icon1Nov 12, 2024A response icon1
In Remembrance of Heather Carpenter (1964–2024)By Paul ShapiroOct 9, 2024A response icon3Oct 9, 2024A response icon3
“You could not rest in your bed”19th Century Blockbuster Animal Protection NovelsAug 2, 2024Aug 2, 2024
Our Kindred Creatures: A Book ReviewNew Book Sheds Light on the 19th Century American Animal MovementJun 16, 2024Jun 16, 2024
When Plastic Saved the Elephants: Pool Balls and the Bakelite RevolutionImagine losing your life so that the people in far-away lands could amuse themselves with your body parts. That was the fate of vast…Nov 21, 2023Nov 21, 2023
Are Americans Really Eating More Meat?The USDA’s data seem to paint a pretty clear picture: per capita meat consumption in the US is steadily rising. While plant-based meat has…Jul 12, 2023Jul 12, 2023