Animal Rights

in an article about rights for rats, an illustration of a rat holding a sign that reads Don't Dissect Me

When Will Rats Get Their Rights?

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

They're the default test subjects for far too many scientific experiments. Can these small rodents catch a break?…

January 31, 2022

Illustration by Veronica Chen, featured in an article about Harry Potter and veganism.

Is There Room for Vegans in the ‘Harry Potter’ Universe?

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

Almost everything magical in the fantasy series relies on the use of animals in some shape or form. Is it even possible for a vegan to live in this world, and would they even want…

June 25, 2020

2019 Has Been a Progressive Year Against Animal Cruelty

Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Cruelty toward animals is an unfortunate reality that is ignored by many, but now, several states are passing laws to improve their treatment.…

August 2, 2019

What Kind of Vegan Are You?

Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

Like everything else, veganism exists on a spectrum. Where do you land?…

August 1, 2017

Leonardo DiCaprio: From Wolf of Wall Street to Wolf Conservationist

Isabella Waldron, Scripps College

DiCaprio's involvement in telling the remarkable story of a Yellowstone wolf is a reminder that celebrities can use their fame for good.…

February 22, 2017

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