It's common to see comparisons where an animal's intelligence is measured against that of a human. To some, the nonhuman animal's own, innate intelligence and sentience is not sufficient and is considered only relevant as it compares to our own. Quite the self-preservation strategy for humans, isn't it? Would we as a species ever really allow an animal …

Just mentioning the word "nonviolence" brings to mind two hallowed peace patriots: Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. There is some debate on whether nonviolence is the opposite of war, but in a world where animals are subjected to reprehensible degrees of violence every moment, almost exclusively at our hand, war is only the tip of the …

The word "education" typically produces a positive reaction inspired by warm memories of school. Humane education is an empathy-driven framework that complements all other educational models, expanding a child's compassion toward all living beings, and it's becoming more and more mainstream as parents and educators seek to raise kind children. However, lurking in the shadows …

These days, you can't turn on the TV or look at a magazine without being "greened." We're guided to the best green car, the most savory green restaurant, or the most efficient green energy system. Emissions are examined, and thermostats are tightened-and our belts are not far behind. We compost, compact, and conserve, lest our carbon footprint inch a size larger, all …

Those who advocate for animals have become accustomed to the buzzwords typically used to describe what animals endure—we hear words like "cruelty," "abuse," "abandonment," and "neglect." Interestingly, however, I've noticed that these words are typically phrased in a hierarchy, with "neglect" rarely garnering first mention.

Intrigued, I decided to query a few friends, asking them …

As advocates for the intrinsic rights of animals to live peacefully and free from the impositions bestowed upon them by humans, we may occasionally have our motives questioned. Most times, individuals have an authentic curiosity and ask us out of a genuine sense of interest and integrity. Let's look at two of the most prevalent objections …

For those who share their lives with animal companions, the existence of a soul behind their enormous, plaintive eyes is a foregone conclusion. Of course they have souls—don't they?

By definition, the soul is the body's principle mode of animation, an element of being that is essential to the whole—arguably, the whole. We can't see it, …