Raw Story Wildlife numbers have plunged by more than half in just 40 years as Earth’s human population has nearly doubled, a survey of over 3,000 vertebrate species revealed on Tuesday. From 1970 to 2010, there was a 39-percent drop in numbers across a representative sample of land- and sea-dwelling species, while freshwater populations declined …
October 2014 archive
Oct 24
Montana FWP Approves Proposed Fur Farm Near Roy
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has approved and issued a license to a commercial fur farm southwest of Roy. “Based on the analysis in the environmental assessment, applicable laws, regulations and policies,” says Gary Bertellotti, FWP Region 4 supervisor, “FWP has determined that this action will not have a significant effect on the human or …
Oct 20
Convicted Felon & Animal Rights Activist Harass Wisconsin Wolf Hunters
Columbus, OH –-(Ammoland.com)-Sportsmen partaking in the annual Wisconsin wolf hunt are finding themselves with unwanted partners, as a group of animal rights activists, led by a known eco-terrorist, are taking it upon themselves to trail sportsmen in the field this season. The group of animal rights activists, who call themselves the Great Lakes Wolf Patrol, …
Oct 15
Animal rights protester a “risk to the safety of the community,” judge says
Chicago Sun Times Kim Janssen An animal rights protester who allegedly freed 2,000 mink from an Illinois fur farm presents a “risk to the safety of the community” and should be locked up until he stands trial, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Kevin Johnson, 27 allegedly teamed up with codefendant, Tyler Lang, 25, to release the …
Oct 09
Jettsetting Terrorist: TSA agent tries to make up rules, I laugh at him, he runs away
TSA agent tries to tell me I can’t board a flight. I laugh at him. He scurries off like a little bitch. A consistent theme through this site is the TSA having no idea what they’re doing and just making up rules to flex their muscles. The most pathetic example of this came early on …
Oct 09
If we care about justice, why not animal rights?
By Daniel Paz on October 9, 2014 Reposted from The Phoenix October 1 marked World Vegetarian Day, an annual celebration “to promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism” that was established by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977 to bring awareness to the ethical, environmental, health and humanitarian benefits of adopting a …
Oct 07
Hip hop is not a crime: Lyrics used as evidence in mink release case
Reposted from Animal Liberation FrontLine Satirical hip hop lyrics, more used as evidence in mink release case. Since Animal Enterprise Terrorism charges were filed against Kevin Olliff & Tyler Lang in July, the FBI has released new information outlining the evidence against them. Background In August 2013, the pair were pulled over eight miles from …
Oct 05
Animal Testing Company Mary Kay Cosmetics Sabotaged
Received Anonymously Act of vandalism to Mary Kay headquarters front sign spray painted stop animal testing several gun shots fired at building smashing windows Note: After many years as a “cruelty free” company, Mary Kay began conducting animal testing again in order to sell products in China (currently, China requires animal testing for imported cosmetics).
Oct 01
‘Dangerous’ animal rights protestor should remain locked up, feds say
CHICAGO (Sun-Times Media Wire) – A Californian animal rights protestor who allegedly freed 2,000 mink from an Illinois fur farm is a “danger to the community” who should be kept locked up, federal prosecutors say.Kevin Johnson, 27 and his codefendant, Tyler Lang, 25, allegedly released the animals from a mink farm in Morris, 65 miles …