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Animal Farm by George Orwell is a timeless political allegory that examines the nature of power, corruption, and control through the deceptively simple story of a group of farm animals who overthrow their human owner in pursuit of equality. What begins as a hopeful revolution gradually descends...

Millions of Americans see themselves as "conflicted omnivores," worrying about the ethical and environmental implications of their choice to eat animals. Yet their attempts to justify their choices only obscure the truth of the matter: in John Sanbonmatsu’s view, killing and eating animals is unethical, regardless of whether they are "free range" or factory farmed.

A timeless classic of political fiction, Animal Farm by George Orwell is a powerful satire of revolution, power, and corruption. When oppressed farm animals rise up to claim freedom, their dream of equality quickly unravels as new leaders twist the rules to seize control. This sharp, fast-paced...

Do animals have moral rights? If so, what does this mean? What sorts of mental lives do animals have, and how should we understand welfare? By presenting models for understanding animals' moral status and rights, and examining their mental lives and welfare, David DeGrazia explores the implications for how we should treat animals in connection with our diet, zoos, and research. Animal Rights distinguishes itself by combining intellectual rigor with accessibility, offering a distinct moral voice with a non-polemical tone. 

Animals Polítics és un podcast d’anàlisi i opinió escrit, dirigit i presentat per Aurora Mora i Ignacio Blanco, que publiquem cada dijous a les 7 del matí. En cada episodi abordarem un tema d’interés amb persones o col·lectius que, per la seua experiència o coneixement directe, puguen aportar informació i anàlisi en profunditat, des d’una posició crítica i compromesa amb la igualtat de tots els éssers humans.

Secrets, lies, lawyers and covert recordings. If you thought the 2019 election was just about a death tax that didn't exist, you're in for a surprise. From the dark arts of the dirt units to the role of billionaire Clive Palmer, this is the untold story of an election debacle. The Labor Party...

Anthony Trollope was one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era. In 1861 he travelled throughout the Canadas and the United States in order to ascertain firsthand their customs, the various societies, the institutions and politics of this young country. It is tremendously interesting to hear his comments and rigorous opinions regarding everything from hotels to railway cars, living arrangements and habits. He is especially vocal when it comes to his thoughts on the Civil War. Throughout his narrative the attention to historical details is flawless...

Straight from the horse's mouth', as they say. Edward Ruppelt was the first head of the U.S. Air Force's Project Blue Book, the official project initiated to investigate UFO reports beginning in 1952. This report from 1956 takes us inside these initial investigations, separates fact from fiction, and gives insight into who, when, where, and how sightings were reported and researched in open-minded fashion (for which Ruppelt was renowned), rather than in the typical hushed and secretive (and censored) manner most often associated with government and military reports which are released to the ...

Join Desmond Kennedy, a young Irishman fleeing political oppression and religious persecution, as he embarks on an epic adventure in the service of Louis XIVs French armies. Captured during the tumultuous Stuart Restoration of 1715 in Scotland, Desmond and his steadfast companions hatch a daring escape plan. Their journey leads them through thrilling escapades in Spain and the chaos of the Battle of Oudenarde. As he returns home, Desmond must uncover his true identity to reclaim his rightful place in his homeland. -- Summary by Pamela Nagami

In the tumultuous year of 1793, the revolutionary government of France strives to eradicate injustice and usher in a new era of liberty, equality, and brotherhood—beginning with the execution of those who oppose their ideals. Meanwhile, in Vendée, a band of determined peasants, backed by imperial England, rises in rebellion to challenge this government, seeking to restore the values of Christianity, family, honor, and decency, and likewise starting with the elimination of those who defy their vision. The exiled Marquis de Lantenac returns from England to spearhead the Vendéan uprising, ...

Embark on a riveting journey through Angus, Scotland, during the tumultuous Jacobite rebellion of 1745 in this captivating historical fiction novel. Flemington weaves together an intricate tapestry of espionage, betrayal, and political intrigue, all while exploring a love story that defies expectations. This thought-provoking narrative offers profound insights into human nature and the choices individuals make in times of conflict, as well as the emotional resilience of those left behind. Prepare to laugh, cry, and fall in love with the breathtaking landscapes of Scotland as you immerse ...

Matt Ball and Bruce Friedrich take the plight of the world's animals seriously and have dedicated their lives to ending their suffering. The Animal Activist's Handbook argues that meaning in life is to be found, quite simply, in turning away from the futile pursuit of "more" and focusing instead on leaving the planet a better place than you found it. The critical component of creating a better world for all is thoughtful, deliberate, and dedicated activism that takes suffering seriously.

While Trump may be nuts and going extinct soon, he also may fight like one of the many animals featured in this book, as well as thousands of other animals. The reason for all the fighting, especially among the males, is for power, territory, and females. And like these animals, Trump is constantly fighting one foe or another.

Il podcast di Roberto D'Alo' e Riccardo Cangelosi che ti porta dentro i temi della politica. Ogni puntata ci confronteremo con un nuovo ospite su argomenti di attualità e politica, trattandoli come una chiacchierata: profonda quando necessario, ma con spazio per sorridere. Dopotutto, come diceva Aristotele, siamo animali politici: vivere insieme, discutere e confrontarci è nella nostra natura.

Can a football game affect the outcome of an election? What about shark attacks? Or a drought? In a rational world the answer, of course, would be no. But as best-selling historian Rick Shenkman shows in Political Animals, our world is anything but rational. This isn't because we aren't smart. Instead, modern cues are setting off ancient, instinctive responses that worked to keep us safe in the Stone Age but lead us astray today.

In 2020, COVID-19, the Australia bushfires, and other global threats served as vivid reminders that human and nonhuman fates are increasingly linked. Human use of nonhuman animals contributes to pandemics, climate change, and other global threats which, in turn, contribute to biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, and nonhuman suffering.

Ο Πάνος Μαυρίδης είναι ένα αμετανόητο πολιτικό ζώο - ένα Political Animal! Και επειδή στα πέριξ ευδοκιμούν και άλλα παρόμοια είδη, δημιούργησε τα Political Animals - ένα αμιγώς ελληνικό πολιτικό podcast - ως τόπο συνάντησης τους. Έτυχε όμως και συνάντησε τον Ίωνα Παπαδάκη, άλλο ένα πολιτικό ζώο, και στο πρόσωπο του βρήκε το έτερον Political Animal! Κάπως ...

Podcasts del programa Animals de companyia

Animal rights in Aotearoa New Zealand. Animal Matters is SAFE's podcast about all things animal rights and the issues impacting animals in Aotearoa. Will Appelbe and Courtney White discuss the latest current affairs impacting animals, the decisions of policymakers and government, and the complexities that surround the exploitation of animals.