Voters Hand Farm Animals a Big Victory

A outpouring of effort -- and a landslide of yes votes -- secured the biggest victory for farm animals in this country to date. A majority of California voters supported Proposition 2 for better living quarters for hens, pigs and calves.

A Winning Proposition

Proposition 2 couldn't have been won without the support of people like you who firmly believe that farm animals should be treated better. Now, as one of those people, you can enjoy our video even more -- and maybe even get up and dance.

GREAT TASTES

Enjoy Tofurky Tuesdays

Every Tuesday is a good day to help animals, enjoy a delicious meal, and take a bite out of global warming. With all these great reasons, you'll want to enjoy meatless meals even more than one day a week. Read more »

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Hawaii Hens Get a Better Life

When a Hawaiian egg farm closed down this summer, a local animal advocate scrambled to find homes for more than 500 displaced hens in short order. Read more »

What do you think?

Chickens have been selectively bred for so long that they don't show the same behavior as their wild ancestor, the red jungle fowl.

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