Why a Ban on Fur and Foie Gras Should Matter to Ranchers
byWe are living in troubling times, my friends. Politicians want to tax farmers and ranchers for emissions and slap sin taxes on meat to…
Farmed Foxes Unlock Riddle of Domestication
byThe remarkable tale of one man’s experiment in domestication is told in How to Tame a Fox (And Build a Dog) [University of Chicago…
Can Animal Users and Animal Rightists Ever Bridge the Divide?
byDifferences of opinion, and the debates they spawn in search of amicable solutions, are crucial to the functioning and evolution of democratic society. But…
Fur Ban Proposals Are Based on a Dangerous Fiction
byRecent proposals to ban the sale of fur in several US cities and states are based on a fiction – a dangerous fiction –…
The Truth About Fashion Part 2: Attitude and Attire
byIn part one of The Truth About Fashion, we explored and compared sourcing issues and supply chains of both fast-fashion and luxury fashion brands….
Meet the Shady Figures Behind California’s Animal Activism
byOn a recent Saturday night, there was a vigil outside the Hollywood home of Ed Buck commemorating the second anniversary of the death of…
Sustainability of Fur: Bringing the Story to Schools
byWith the start of a new school year, many of us think about bringing accurate information about the sustainability of fur into our children’s…
How Does Wolverine Fur Work? Hint: It’s Not Hydrophobic
byConventional wisdom is clear on why, since time immemorial, wolverine fur has been the preferred material for hood trim in the High North. In…
The Truth About Fashion Part 1: Going to the Source
byThe most important rule for fashion brands is to stay relevant, so it comes as no surprise that fashion brands are often in the…