Animal Rights
PETA’s propaganda is as effective as it is mortifying
‘Two birds, one scone’ — The animal rights organisation came under fire this week for putting speciesism on par with racism and homophobia. Considering their history of publicity stunts, the headline-grabbing should come as little surprise.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Why you shouldn’t buy a puppy this Christmas
Pivot Points: Stories of Change — Adopt from rescue, or if you're buying a pup always ask ‘Where's Mum?’, says Marc Abraham, a vet and animal welfare activist who’s seen the cruelty of puppy farms firsthand. Photographer Chris Bethell heads to his practice to see the battle in action, as he takes his message to Parliament and beyond.
Written by: Chris Bethell
The illustrator making animal rights a viral issue
When graphics get political... — Garnering thousands of shares on social media, Kate Louise Powell’s powerful and emotive drawings have inspired a new kind of Internet activism.
Written by: Chris Owen
How to buy a down jacket that isn’t made from tortured geese
Huck x Patagonia — Do you know where the feathers in your favourite jacket come from? Unless you're buying Traceable Down you could be contributing to extreme animal cruelty.
Written by: Shelley Jones
The Ghosts in Our Machine
Photography As Activism — Profiled in a powerful new documentary, photographer Jo-Anne McArthur's work urges us to rethink our relationship with animals.
Written by: Alex King