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New Study Reveals That Fish Suffer up to 22 Minutes of Pain Before Death
The study further validates that fish’s pain is not merely reflexive. Their brains and stress responses show that, just like other animals, their suffering is conscious and deeply upsetting for them.
Senate Moves Closer to Expanding Plant-Based Milk Access in Schools for All Kids
Photo: 6080918 © Monkey Business Images | Dreamstime.com UPDATE: As of January 14, 2026, students can access plant-based milk at school without a doctor’s note. This is an important step forward for families looking for dairy-free options. Accessibility matters, and this change helps more students choose what works for them. Thank you to everyone who took action to expand access […]
Representative Escobar Announces Federal Legislation to Protect Downed Pigs
UPDATE: Representative Escobar (D-TX) just reintroduced the Pigs and Public Health Act (PPHA) in the House of Representatives. First introduced in July of last year, the bill includes provisions to remove downed pigs (pigs too sick or weak to stand) from the food system and prohibit cruel treatment of pigs in farms, during transport, and […]
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