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Necessity and activism as defined by PETA An activist lamented the lack of participation at his fur protests: "I'm going to start organizing protests with the heading 'Vegan Food Event.' The numbers would quadruple," he said sarcastically. Another…

Under the Skin by Michel Faber and Animals by Don LePan couldn't be more different as far as stories go, but both authors have managed to spin two unique and compelling narratives from one identical, unimaginable act. Animals  is a thought-provoking tale that tak…

Presidents tend to have a love-hate relationship when it comes to the press. After becoming President, Donald Trump declared that the media is the "enemy of the American people!" In reply, Presidential historian Michael Beschloss noted that Richard Nixon secr…

I am broadcasting on all AM frequencies. I will be at the South Street Seaport every day at mid-day, when the sun is highest in the sky. . . . If there's anybody out there, anybody, please. You are not alone. There are days when I feel analogous to Robert Neville i…

In a recent undercover video that one equine medical director called "disturbing and disgusting," People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) exposed the very graphic and startling abuse of horses exploited for the horse racing industry. The horse rac…

When you mention the Jersey Shore to those living outside of the Garden State, oftentimes what first comes to mind is the seedy MTV television show of the same name or the self-indulgent and out of control Real Housewives of New Jersey. But true Jersey natives know bet…

The New York Times brought some well-needed attention yesterday to the cruelty and abuses of the horse racing industry, mainly the doping of race horses. However, their final summation ( What's at Stake in the Belmont ) was that the horse racing industry needs more…

In bullfighting, there is no fair fight. The organizers do everything possible to make sure that the bull will not survive the wretched ordeal. Before he even enters the ring, he could be subjected to a range of secret atrocities, including being given laxatives to wea…

Tragedy struck once again at a sea park, this time at SeaWorld in Florida. A clash between wildlife, in this case an orca named Tilikum, and the animal entertainment industry contributed to the death of 40-year-old trainer Dawn Brancheau. The death of Ms. Brancheau is …