Animals Used for Entertainment

Ex-Fisher Pens Heartbreaking Op-Ed, Describes Horrors of Fishing

In a candid account of his experiences as a fisher, The Getaway Plan and ECCA VANDAL drummer Dan Maio describes the guilt he now feels for participating in the …

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In Death, Tilikum Is Finally Free

Tilikum—the “star” of Blackfish—is dead, following decades of exploitation in the marine-mammal “abusement” industry.

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The Melbourne Cup: The Race That Divides the Nation © Liss Ralston

The Melbourne Cup: The Race That Divides the Nation

As people become increasingly aware that horses die on racetracks, the Melbourne Cup is quickly turning into the race that divides the nation.

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TripAdvisor Gets Rave Reviews for New Ethical Policies

TripAdvisor has announced that it will no longer sell tickets to animal “attractions,” including elephant rides, tiger encounters, and “swim with dolphins” excursions.

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Baird Government Backflips on Greyhound-Racing Ban

In a move which has shocked the nation, the New South Wales government has reversed its historic decision to ban greyhound racing in the state.

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