Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are still targets of hatred 5 years after pandemic surge
It was five years ago this month that COVID-19-fueled incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders became so ...
South Korea’s International Adoption Program Violated Rights of Children, Commission Finds
The commission urged South Korea to issue an official apology for an adoption process that was often fraudulent.
The Christian Science Monitor4d
The rights of animals and the environment, from Mexico to Nepal
Nepal’s Supreme Court disallowed development in protected areas. And in Mexico, Congress put animal welfare in the ...
Want to stop animal cruelty? AZ Humane Society says first step is clearer laws
Arizona law enforcement and animal welfare advocates are pushing for clearer language in the state's animal cruelty statutes.
Nature6d
Animal biotechnology articles from across Nature Portfolio
Animal biotechnology is a branch of biotechnology in which molecular biology techniques are used to genetically engineer (i.e. modify the genome of) animals in order to improve their suitability ...
Newsweek18d
Map Shows Countries on Human Rights Watchlist as US Added
Drawing on data from the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, Newsweek has created this map to show countries on the Human Rights Watchlist. CIVICUS categorizes civil rights into five distinct levels—open ...
Scientific American19d
The Secret to Understanding Animal Consciousness May Be Joy
Research into animal emotions and experience has been on the rise since the late 20th century, and scientists are beginning to use these findings to help understand an age-old question ...
The Indian Express19d
India has 28 state animals; here’s a list of all
India, known for its rich biodiversity, designates official state animals to symbolise its ecological and cultural heritage. Each of the 28 states has a unique state animal, often chosen based on its ...
The Independent19d
US added to human rights watchlist for ‘narrowing’ freedom and now ranks near Serbia and Congo
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
The Conversation19d
Do cats have ‘friends’, or do they always vie for territory? Animal experts weigh in
Many owners end up wondering how to maximise the chances of fostering a positive relationship between their cat and other animals – or if they should get them a “friend” at all. However ...
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Civil Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court's current term includes cases involving guns, gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, online pornography, religious rights, TikTok, preventive healthcare ...
People20d
Rarely Seen and 'Reclusive' Animal Caught on Camera in Pennsylvania Parking Lot: 'It Ran Right Up to Me'
Unable to identify the animal — and wondering if it was someone’s escaped pet — she shared a video of it on social media. On Feb. 25, Cerase posted a five-second clip of the tiny creature ...