Posted in Current Events

In its waning days, the Bush Administration is racing against the clock to grease the skids for the factory farming industry. The Administration has always been aligned with Big Agriculture, but these new regulations are an astonishing abdication of the government’s regulatory responsibility. The Obama Administration will have to contend with the… read more

Posted in Current Events

Last week was a remarkable one for field action at The Humane Society of the United States—not unlike other weeks we've had, but a reminder to me about the depth, reach, expertise, influence, and capability of this organization. Because The HSUS makes such an impact, there's a risk that we as animal advocates might be lulled into thinking that ma… read more

Posted in General

In the pages of The New York Times today, you'll see two items that may at first glance not seem to relate, but closely linked they are. An ad in the A section of The Times comes from the Center for Consumer Freedom—a corporate front group whose stock in trade is attacking animal welfare, environmental, food safety, and public health reforms and … read more

Posted in Fundraising

When you invest your dollars in The HSUS, I want you to feel you are getting a good return. To that end, it's important not just to look ahead to the challenges for 2009 and beyond, but also to look back in order to see what progress has been made. To commemorate the year and show you all that your support has helped to achieve, we’ve prepared… read more

Posted in Legislation

The cascading bad news about our economy, with unemployment rising toward 7 percent, dramatic layoffs (half a million jobs in November), and an official declaration of recession, could have dire import for the nonprofit sector, including The HSUS. Like all charities, we rely upon the generosity of individuals, foundations, and corporate supporters,… read more