As Bentham wrote in 1789, echoing into our CAFOs and labs: "The day may come when the rest of the animal creation may acquire those rights which never could have been withholden from them but by the hand of tyranny."
Animals have historically served as models for human biomedical advancement and safety testing. As Bentham wrote in 1789, echoing into our
Virtually all legal systems classify animals as property or chattel . This status fundamentally limits animal protection: owners cannot be held liable for many forms of harm, and animals have no standing to sue. Animal welfare laws thus operate as exceptions to property rights. Animal welfare laws thus operate as exceptions to
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) represent the largest scale of human-animal interaction. Billions of land animals are raised for slaughter annually under highly restrictive conditions. As the movement grew, Lily and Rachel faced
As the movement grew, Lily and Rachel faced challenges and criticism from some who believed that animal rights were a radical idea. However, they remained steadfast in their conviction that animals deserved to be treated with kindness, respect, and compassion.