Topic: Animal Rights

Our Expensive Obsession with Pandas

Reuters

Had you been paying attention to Twitter yesterday, you might have witnessed a graphic play-by-play of the artificial insemination of the National Zoo's panda Mei Xiang. This was just more proof that we've hit rock bottom in our addiction for this adorable creature's cuteness.

By Adam Clark Estes

Oct 25, 2011

PETA Sues SeaWorld for Keeping Whales as 'Slaves'

If you've seen Free Willy, you'll understand the emotional appeal behind PETA's latest lawsuit, but the organization has a spotty history equating human slavery with keeping animals in captivity.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Aug 4, 2011

Spatwatch

U.S. Embassy in Kabul Faces Feline Insurgency

Cat-lovers on the American staff resort to guerrilla tactic to save their furry friends

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Aug 3, 2011

Spatwatch

Vegans Spar with Spokeswoman Over Cancer and Hot Dogs

Sausage spokeswoman defends hotdogs against an "animal rights group"

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