How long should people who have served their time be held to account for their crimes? It’s a question that has followed Michael Vick for 12 years after his involvement in a violent and deadly dog-fighting ring. The announcement that Michael Vick will be an honorary team captain at this year’s Pro Bowl is sparking […]
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NFL Pro Bowl Debate
Written by Change.org · December 6, 2019 10:29 pm -
Victory! The First Federal Law to Protect our Pets
In 2019, Sydney Helfand led the campaign to pass the country’s first federal animal cruelty law. Here’s the story of how she won her petition.
Written by Change.org · November 25, 2019 9:02 pm -
Interview with Nina Hauptman Jackel: Lady Freethinker
Nina Hauptman (also known as Lady Freethinker) loves animals so much that helping them has become her life’s work. One of the tools Nina finds essential is Change.org. Nina has started over 70 petitions focused on helping animals — receiving millions of signatures in support of her efforts. We sat down with Nina to learn […]
Written by Change.org · July 14, 2017 4:13 pm -
Victory for Chimpanzees Retired from Medical Research
On May 30, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and New York Blood Center (NYBC) settled a contentious campaign over the care of chimpanzees used for animal tests. NYBC committed to provide $6 million in funding for the permanent care of the chimpanzees who live in Liberia. It’s always important to see what […]
Written by Pulin Modi · June 9, 2017 2:26 pm -
Members of Congress and constituents unite on animal welfare and transparency
On Friday, February 3, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) removed public animal welfare inspection reports and Animal Welfare Act records from its website. The sudden removal shocked animal welfare organizations and consumers alike, and was called a threat to transparency by open government advocates. The taxpayer-funded reports contained extensive information about treatment of […]
Written by Natalie Green · February 23, 2017 4:22 pm -
The End of Ringling Bros is a Victory for Animal Protection Advocates
When Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced Saturday that it will close after 146 years in business this spring, it was a major victory for the animal protection movement. While the decision may have been a surprise to most people, advocacy organizations, including The Humane Society of the United States and People for […]
Written by Pulin Modi · January 19, 2017 12:42 am -
Compassion in World Farming is Changing the Way We Eat, One Grocer at a Time
Compassion in World Farming has worked with Walmart and McDonald’s to implement cage-free policies, created compelling video content to reach millions of people, and used Change.org to inspire consumers to take action online.
Written by Pulin Modi · August 9, 2016 7:05 pm -
Here’s What You Can Do to End the Yulin Dog Meat Festival
Last year, people all around the world spoke out in protest of the annual Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China, which sees thousands of dogs — many stolen or stray — killed for meat. And there are no signs of momentum slowing down this year either.
Written by AJ Walton and Mallory Russell · June 16, 2016 9:00 pm -
People Petition to Get Justice for Harambe
More than 80 petitions have been started in the three days since zoo officials at the Cincinnati Zoo shot and killed a silverback gorilla named Harambe.
Written by Mallory A. Russell · May 31, 2016 4:45 pm -
Earth Day: What Environmental Issues Worry Americans The Most?
Americans started more than 2,000 petitions about the environment in the last year.
Written by Mallory A. Russell · April 22, 2016 12:00 pm