Friends of Animals submitted legal comments this week opposing a dangerous new proposal that would gut the Endangered Species Act. The proposed change would eliminate the definition of "harm," which currently includes habitat destruction that kills or injures wildlife. Stripping this language and eliminating the ESA's ability to protect habitats of endangered species would render already vulnerable animals defenseless. Learn more, and read our comments here: (fb)

In Gail Eisnitz's efforts to change hearts and minds in her new book Out of Sight, you will find all the courage and tenacity of her previous book, Slaughterhouse. Eisnitz is a riveting, best-informed writer about the meat industry. This new book delivers the most compelling reasons to be vegan. Readers will walk away understanding that the enormous cruelty inside the meat industry can’t be mitigated. We simply must stop seeing animals as our food. You can read more here and purchase the book: https://friendsofanimals.org/gail-eisnitzs-new-book-is-a-gripping-read-about-animal-well-being/ (fb)