Being asked to support humane meat means being asked to support the suffering of animals in transport, to approve of treatment that causes them palpable fear, their bodies shaking and their eyes wide as saucers, as they are slung by their legs into crates that are slammed onto the back of a truck.

It's time for the State Department to permanently change its official policy to allow all members of U.S. citizens' families - no matter what size they are or how many legs they have - to evacuate together when disaster strikes.

Pigeon racing is a lousy, greedy, and often unlawful activity. One thing that it is not is kind to birds.

Going meat-free can make a huge difference. Studies show that vegetarians are, on average, 10 to 20 pounds lighter than meat-eaters and that a vegetarian diet reduces our risk of heart disease by 40 percent and adds seven or more years to our lifespan.

Elephants have the largest brains of any mammal on the face of the Earth. They are creative, altruistic and kind.

It's the 21st century. It's healthier for us, better for the environment and certainly kinder to be a vegetarian.

Never doubt that one person can make a difference.