John, A female pig may only know one tiny cage for most of her life: a 7 by 2 foot enclosure where she is confined and artificially inseminated to keep producing piglets. She may only get to see her offspring for two weeks before they’re torn away. But a California law has changed that, drastically increasing the minimum space given not only to pigs but hens and veal calves too. What’s more, it requires these standards to be met for animal products imported into the state too. The pork industry has fought this law with everything they’ve got, even taking it to the US Supreme Court. But last week hope won: the Supreme Court upheld California’s Bill and sided with animals over big ag! John let’s use this momentum and victory to show governments everywhere that kindness is more powerful than cruelty. Will you join us? The factory farming industry has succeeded for decades in persuading law makers that its cruel practices are necessary to produce cheap food at mass scale. But we know the real reason the industry has forced animals into ever smaller, darker and more inhumane conditions: profit. These new laws are a powerful reminder that better conditions for animals are possible. Over 60% of Californians voted for these measures and they’ve now been upheld by the highest court in the US. This is our moment to seize. Together we can show governments across the world that they can stand up to the factory farming industry and win. Together we can show that kindness matters more than profit. Show you support more humane farming laws everywhere!  Thanks for all that you do, More information: Supreme Court’s ruling on humane treatment of pigs could catalyze a wave of new animal welfare laws
The Conversation, 15 May 2023 California law on the humane raising of pigs survives Supreme Court challenge NBC News, 12 May 2023 |
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