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Multinational Monitor Multinational Monitor- Tracks corporate activity, especially in the Third World, focusing on the export of hazardous substances, worker health and safety, labor union issues and t… The China Lobby's Campaign for Two-Way Trade with China The China Lobby's Campaign for Two-Way Trade with China- Article lists the 20 largest US corporations giving "soft" political money to push for China's Most Favored Nation status … General Dynamics and TRW General Dynamics and TRW- Senate investigations called it a "Multi-billion dollar boondoggle." Lengthy U.S. Senate transcript shows a few details of defense industry unethical pro… BAE Systems BAE Systems- Criticizes Europe's largest arms exporter as greedy and a supporter of dictatorships. Report Scams Here Report Scams Here- The scam message board allows consumers to post their bad experiences and inform the public. International Paper Hall of Shame International Paper Hall of Shame- OSHA, EPA, and Clean Air Act Violations with pictures. From a union organizing site. Mitsubishi! Mitsubishi!- Tracks Mitsubishi group's activities, focusing on workplace discrimination, consumer complaints, and environmental issues. False Advertising by The Bosley Medical Institute False Advertising by The Bosley Medical Institute- 10 things you should know about The Bosley Medical Group. From Attorney General's consumer protection lawsuit, medical board vio… Topsites LLC and MyDirectory LLC Topsites LLC and MyDirectory LLC- An investigation into misleading "renewal notice" spam for the Topsites.us web directory, including traffic analysis and background business deta… Proposal to Clarify Internet Ads Proposal to Clarify Internet Ads- Federal Trade Commission paper. Commercial Advertising in China Commercial Advertising in China- Image Archive of Chinese Outdoor Commercial Advertising, 1997-1998. Bad Subjects: Tuning In To Apathy Bad Subjects: Tuning In To Apathy- Online journal piece by Ann Marie Caffrey about the slacking, withdrawal, and apathy. Animal Rights Animal Rights- Animal rights, animal abuse, veganism and vegetarianism. More than 300 sites. WebRing. Stop Animal Rights Madness Stop Animal Rights Madness- For groups which are pro-animal welfare, anti-animal rights. 50 sites. WebRing. Equine's Salvation Equine's Salvation- Linking horse pages with rescue, slaughter, and abuse information. 128 sites. WebRing. Animal Welfare: Human-dependent Animals Animal Welfare: Human-dependent Animals- Collection of articles concerning the care and management of horses and cats, particularly with relevance to conditions in Australia. BBC News - 'Torture chamber' Agony of China's Bears BBC News - 'Torture chamber' Agony of China's Bears- Thousands of bears are being kept in "torture chambers" to produce bile for Chinese medicine, wildlife campaigners say. Squirrel's Page Squirrel's Page- A personal page advocating the protection of squirrels. Goals for protection, issues related to squirrels, tips about helping squirrels, and contact information. Hedgehog Hazards Hedgehog Hazards- Information on how to make your garden safe for hedgehogs and other wildlife. Includes wildlife first aid for motorists and links. Stolen Pets Stolen Pets- Information on pets taken under false pretense through "free to a good home" ads, abducted from their yards, or are taken from humane shelters through a practice call… Pet-Abuse.Com Pet-Abuse.Com- Breaking the cycle of abuse through action and education. Contains the National Abuse Registry, information for shelters, and humane education tips. Speak Out for Animals Speak Out for Animals- Features a listing of petitions, campaigns and links. Stop One Form of Animal Cruelty: The Use of Live Animal Drop Off Facilities Stop One Form of Animal Cruelty: The Use of Live Animal Drop Off Facilities- Features photos and descriptions of live animal drop bins, boxes, and cages for unwanted pets. Saving Gods Creatures Saving Gods Creatures- Saving whales, dolphins, seals and bears to live as all living things should. Includes original song called 'Please Please Save me'. Diane Forbes. JodysJungle.com JodysJungle.com- Personal page by AniMom, with various bits of news and action alerts for animal lovers who are against animal cruelty and for people who believe wildlife also has… State Bar of Texas Animal Law Section State Bar of Texas Animal Law Section- The State Bar of Texas Animal Law Section promotes the study and understanding of laws, regulations, and court decisions dealing with legal … International Animal-Law International Animal-Law- Provides information about international initiatives and projects regarding animals, welfare, law and ethics. Wayne State University Law School Student Animal Legal Defense Fund Wayne State University Law School Student Animal Legal Defense Fund- Law school student organization aiming to provide a forum for education, advocacy, and scholarship to protect … NABR Animal Law Section NABR Animal Law Section- Provides information about the rapidly growing area of animal law from a biomedical research perspective. The site contains news articles, case law, statu… Journal of Animal Law Journal of Animal Law- Student-run law review at Michigan State University discussing animal welfare issues in law and public policy. Animal Legal & Historical Center - Detroit College of Law Animal Legal & Historical Center - Detroit College of Law- Planned repository of a full set of legal material relating to animals for all levels in the US, foreign national and in… Animal Rights Law Office (ARLO) Animal Rights Law Office (ARLO)- Office of Michael Rotsten, attorney at law, specializing in animal rights cases. California. The International Institute For Animal Law The International Institute For Animal Law- Dedicated to developing legal scholarship and advocacy skills on behalf of animals. Offers news and resources along with details of pro… The Chimps' Day in Court The Chimps' Day in Court- Review by Cass R. Sunstein of 'Rattling the Cage: Toward Legal Rights for Animals' by Steven M. Wise, a book advocating legal personhood for animals. AnimalLaw.com AnimalLaw.com- Provides a database of animal welfare and animal rights from pending legislation through relevant case law digests. From the National Anti-Vivisection Society, Chic… Society for Animal Protective Legislation Society for Animal Protective Legislation- Status of legislation and how to lobby for laws. Action alerts, pending legislation, Congress scorecard and news. Washington DC, US. Animal Legal Defense Fund Animal Legal Defense Fund- Animal rights law organization based in California. Programs include civil litigation, working to enact state felony anti-cruelty statutes, and the Grea… Rutgers University School of Law - Animal Rights Law Project Rutgers University School of Law - Animal Rights Law Project- About animal rights law, cases and materials, handbooks online, statutes and regulations. An academic project of Prof… Freedom Food (RSPCA) Freedom Food (RSPCA)- Labeled meat, eggs and dairy products assuring the product has come from animals reared, transported and slaughtered in accordance with welfare standards com… BBC News - Farm practices 'threaten health' BBC News - Farm practices 'threaten health'- Intensive farming is putting public health at risk, according to a controversial report by the National Consumer Council. (Real Video) Foot and Mouth Disease Petition Foot and Mouth Disease Petition- Background information and petition for a US policy for vaccination for foot and mouth disease. Humane Labeling Program (BC SPCA) Humane Labeling Program (BC SPCA)- Developing enhanced humane standards for farm animal husbandry. What it is, goals, standards, news and press releases, how it's funded and links… Eatwild Eatwild- The advantages of natural grass feeding of farm animals. Health benefits, news, and links to suppliers. Washington State, US. Farm Animal Welfare: the Power Struggle Farm Animal Welfare: the Power Struggle- The struggle between the differing interests of consumers, farm animals, farmers, retailers, media, politicians, scientists, vegetarians a… The National Organic Program (USDA) The National Organic Program (USDA)- The Rules include livestock welfare. The Final Rule (National Standards on Organic Agricultural Production and Handling), The National List, b… CAE - Animal Welfare and the Ethics of Animal Use CAE - Animal Welfare and the Ethics of Animal Use- A short list of links, mostly academic and professional. From The Centre for Applied Ethics, University of British Columbia, Can… Vachss: Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Resources Vachss: Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Resources- Directory of articles and organizations about animal/pet rescue and rehabilitation. World Animal Net World Animal Net- Information and networking for the animal protection community including a directory of animal protection organizations in more than 100 countries, an events cal… Mission: PETS Mission: PETS- An online magazine dedicated to helping protect animals living as pets. Animal Rights Stand Animal Rights Stand- Information, news and products helping to raise awareness of animal rights issues.