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Is sexism in science actually paternalism?

Animal Experimentation & Medical Research, Articles & Essays

There’s an infection called Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, which is common among young children and is caused by a virus. Lately, there seems to be another illness, Foot-in-mouth disease, that’s been going viral, at least socially. The main difference between these diseases is […]

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How animal experiments paved the way for the CIA’s torture program

Animal Experimentation & Medical Research, Articles & Essays

Fact: The CIA’s torture program was directly inspired by animal experiments. In the 1960s, dogs were subjected to random electric shocks from which they could not escape. Eventually the dogs gave up trying to avoid the painful shocks, not even […]

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5 Stories of 2014: The surprising links between human and animal protection

Articles & Essays, Articles To Show on Home Page, General Human Health & Animal Protection

Here’s my list of five headline-grabbing stories in 2014 that show just how connected human health and animal protection are: 1. Chris Christie Sells Out Humans and Animals After reports of his bridge scandal, the New Jersey Governor’s 2016 presidential […]

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Chapter 2. Victims of Abuse: Making the Connection

Animals and Public Health chapters, General Human Health & Animal Protection, Uncategorized

The following is a typical case illustrating the linkage between child abuse and animal abuse. One morning, an Atlanta contractor pulled up to a house where he was to perform some work. As he got out of his truck, he […]

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This Valentine’s Day, remember all Victims of domestic violence: Both humans and animals

Articles & Essays, Domestic Violence & Animal Cruelty
Child hugging dog

In my last article, I introduced the notion that there is a strong connection between human and animal welfare. This connection is particularly evident in domestic violence. Last month, in Lake Charles, LA, a man was arrested for beating his […]

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