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7 Apr 2020

Experimenting on Dogs in the Midst of a Pandemic

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Attorney General Nessel, Coronavirus, Governor Whitmer, PCRM, Wayne State dog experiments | 0

Today, Attorneys for Animals joined Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) in calling on Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to investigate Wayne State University for ongoing violations of Governor Whitmer’s #StayHomeStaySafe Order. Image: Heart … Continued

31 Mar 2020

It’s Not Just the Wildlife Trade and It’s Not Just Other Countries

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Analysis, Farmed Animals, Uncategorized, Wildlife | 0

It’s widely accepted that the current coronavirus pandemic originated at a wildlife or “wet” market, and that it is a zoonotic disease, meaning a disease that normally exists in animals but can infect humans as well. In response, China has … Continued

28 Feb 2020

A Developing Fight for Control of Michigan’s Wildlife Policy

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, DNR, Legislation, Natural Resources Commission | 0

As long-time and more than casual observers of the state legislature, we from time to time notice trends developing. This is one of those times. The state’s wildlife policy is determined by both the legislature and the Natural Resources Commission … Continued

13 Feb 2020

Michigan’s Other Lead Problem: Toxic Ammunition

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, DNR, Hunting, Legislation, Natural Resources Commission, Natural Resources Committee | 0

We are attending today’s Natural Resource Committee hearing to urge commissioners to regulate the use of lead ammunition, which kills eagles, loons, ducks, geese and swans, as well as small mammals. Other states are regulating its use. We call on … Continued

10 Jan 2020

Taking Our Message to the Natural Resources Commission

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, DNR, Hunting, Natural Resources Commission | 0

AFA spoke at the NRC’s January 2020 meeting. The Commission sets policy and oversees the Department of Natural Resources. We pointed out our common interest in policy and law affecting wildlife. We also shared two concerns: First is the lack … Continued

29 Dec 2019

Sunday Shout-Outs: 2019 In Review

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Photo by Plush Design Studio from Pexels In March, we began a weekly series of Face Book posts recognizing those who have made positive contributions to animals, animal law and animal policy. We believe this was a good antidote to the often negative, … Continued

29 Dec 2019

2015: Top Ten Animal Victories

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Analysis, Education, Legislation | 0

Photo by Kaboompics .com from Pexels We’re beginning a new tradition to end the old year. Here is our selection of the positive news for animals in 2015. 1) Idaho’s ag-gag law was declared unconstitutional 2) SeaWorld announced it will phase out all … Continued

27 Nov 2019

In a Momentous Month, Two Major Bills Passed.We Supported Both.

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Although both Congress and the Michigan Legislature are on recess now, they’ve had a busy month. We highlight two important measure that have been signed into law in the past week. For a complete update since the last month, check … Continued

15 Nov 2019

Science Makes Strange Bedfellows

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, DNR, Hunting, Legislation | 0

Today is the first day of firearm deer season here in Michigan. In what can rightly be described as a symbolic move with a vanishingly small chance of being signed into law by the Governor, the legislature in the last … Continued

30 Oct 2019

4 Take-aways from Latest Legislative Tracker™

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, Animal Industry Act, Congress, Federal, Legislation, Legislative Tracker, PACT Act, SB 174 | 0

See the complete Legislative Tracker™ here.