Missouri Law Would Ensure No Rights to Nonhumans
March 22, 2012 by Michael Mountain
A bill working its way through the Missouri legislature would prevent any future legislation in the state from granting “human-like” rights to animals. State representative Ward Franz said his bill is prompted by “outside animal-rights organizations coming into the state trying to impose their will on Missouri’s people and businesses.”
Looking Up for Elephants and Orcas
December 8, 2011 by Michael Mountain
There’s a lot of long, hard work to be done on behalf of these animals and others. But never before have there been so many lawsuits and government actions being leveled against the captivity industry.
Mitt Romney Spoke the Truth
August 25, 2011 by Michael Mountain
If our justice system can view a corporation a person, like Romney said, perhaps one day it will be able to see at least some of our fellow animals as persons, too.