In the Media

Commentary: The Ultimate Activist Irony

In the Media, News, Perspectives Dec 29, 2011

They boast about how they will “take down” an evil system that exploits animals. They glory in the “bravery” of those who go underground and steal, vandalize and disrupt in order to stop the abuses they decry. Then they turn around and file suit when laws deal with the very lawlessness they espouse are used against [...]

Animal Rights Activists Challenge 2006 Federal Law

In the Media, News Dec 15, 2011

A group of animal rights activists sued the U.S. government Thursday to challenge the constitutionality of a rarely used law they say treats them like terrorists if they cause a loss in profits for businesses that use or sell animal products. 

Guest Opinion: Animal rights activists often go too far

In the Media, News, Perspectives Dec 09, 2011

Americans love animals. We keep more pets than any country in the world, and we treat them like family: celebrating their birthdays, including them in vacation plans, even hanging stockings for them at Christmas. 

Seal Ban Challenge Receives Clarification by EU Court

In the Media, News Oct 20, 2010

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE BY THE INUIT TAPIRIIT KANATAMI AND THE FUR INSTITUTE OF CANADA, OCTOBER 20, 2010 Seal Ban Challenge Receives Clarification by EU Court OTTAWA: Members of a 16-plaintiff alliance welcomed a favourable ruling from the European General Court regarding their challenge to the European Union’s ban on seal products. “Inuit, who are central [...]

Commission to Propose Fur Sales Ban in San Francisco

In the Media, News Oct 12, 2000

FUR COMMISSION USA PRESS RELEASE, OCTOBER 12, 2000 Commission to Propose Fur Sales Ban in San Francisco Contact: Keith Kaplan, Fur Information Council of America, at (323) 848-2991 or (323) 646-7791 (cellular). For more information see FCUSA’s Press Kit Special Feature: HSUS Furry Trade Barrier Campaign) CLAIMING IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE to prevent domestic dog and [...]