Animals, Nature & Politics

Two bottlenose dolphins interacting playfully in clear turquoise waters, a moment highlighting the importance of recognizing transspecies rights and the social behaviors of dolphins in their natural habitat.

Animals, Nature & Politics

Transspecies Rights: Expanding Moral Horizons

The shift towards recognizing transspecies rights challenges us to extend ethical considerations to all sentient beings.

By Saskia Stucki 10 Min Read

Empowered Aussie Youth: Pioneering Climate Justice

Minimalist horizontal illustration with abstract elements related to climate, depicting the global youth uprising and climate activism inspired by Greta Thunberg. The image integrates clean lines and simple shapes with textures or patterns that convey the urgency and determination of the youth movement. While the portrayal is abstract, the central theme of youth activism and intergenerational climate justice is evident and aligned with the article's content.

Animals, Nature & Politics

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Revisiting Plato: A Modern Take on Interspecies Dialogues

Horizontal portrait of Plato, with the left half in black and white marble-like style, and the right in vibrant colors with abstract animal forms, representing Interspecies Dialogues.

Animals, Nature & Politics

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Libertarian Ethics: A New Dawn for Animal Rights

Pop art illustration of a porcupine upholding libertarian ethics by grasping the Torch of Liberty, symbolizing freedom and individualism. The graphic is divided by a vertical line, with one side depicting vertical stripes in teal, yellow, and light blue, and the other showing the porcupine in stark black, white, and gold tones. The image conveys a strong message of self-ownership and non-aggression principle through its bold lines and contrasting colors.

Animals, Nature & Politics

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Voter Backlash and Animal Rights: A Political Conundrum

Fearing potential voter backlash, Cory Booker and other vegetarian or vegan politicians have refrained from formally incorporating meat consumption and animal rights issues into their political agendas during campaigns.

Animals, Nature & Politics

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War on Animals: Crafting a Law of Peace for All Beings

A raccoon dog with striking facial markings looking out from behind the bars of a cage, a poignant visual for the article 'War on Animals' that underscores the impact of human conflicts on animal welfare.

Animals, Nature & Politics

18 Min Read

Digital activism: A New Frontier for Human Rights

Horizontal illustration showcasing digital activism with a minimalist design, blended with abstract climate art elements that depict digital activism, human rights, and the climate crisis.

Animals, Nature & Politics

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Nonhuman Rights: A Modern Ethical Frontier

This powerful and contemplative portrait of a primate provides a vivid image that prompts reflection on nonhuman rights. The thoughtful, almost human-like gaze of the animal brings to the forefront the ongoing conversation about extending certain legal protections and rights to nonhuman species, particularly those with complex cognitive abilities. The debate on nonhuman rights explores the ethics of human interactions and treatment of other sentient species, underscoring the importance of regarding these living beings as more than mere resources or property.

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Transspecies Rights: Expanding Moral Horizons

Two bottlenose dolphins interacting playfully in clear turquoise waters, a moment highlighting the importance of recognizing transspecies rights and the social behaviors of dolphins in their natural habitat.

Animals, Nature & Politics

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Crimes in the Name of Profit: Unveiling Activists’ Struggles

Minimalist horizontal illustration with abstract elements depicting the challenges and struggles of environmental activists, particularly in the context of Latin America and the Amazon. The image merges clean lines and simple shapes with textures that convey the severity of violence and the urgency of environmental protection.

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Unveiling Nonreligion: The Case of Ethical Veganism

A courtroom setting with a balance of nature and urban elements in the background. In the foreground, a human figure, representing Jordi Casamitjana, stands with a group of animals, symbolizing ethical veganism. Behind them, legal documents and scales of justice are displayed, emphasizing the legal context. The overall tone is contemplative, highlighting the intersection of law, ethics, and veganism.

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Human Rights and the Right to a Healthy Environment

Minimalist horizontal illustration representing the delicate balance between legal decisions and the Right to a Healthy Environment

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Rethinking the Violence-Nonviolence Binary in Climate

The scenario involves a police officer filming a Just Stop Oil activist on Whitehall near Parliament Square on 20 May 2023. This situation exemplifies the complex dynamics between violence and nonviolence, often dubbed the "Violence-Nonviolence Binary," within the context of social activism and law enforcement.

Animals, Nature & Politics

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Climate Law: Judiciary’s Role in a Democratic Theatre

Designer Vivienne Westwood leads a crowd of over 50,000 activists through the streets of London, England, rallying for climate change action in anticipation of COP21 in Paris, France. The urgency of climate law reform is palpable as the mass of determined faces marches forward in solidarity. Photo by Matthew Kirby.

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In an era marked by uncertainty, the management of national diversity emerges as a crucial global challenge. Globalization, with its…

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