Protect Our Land - Stop the Keystone XL Pipeline
by Owe Aku International Justice Project
Debra White Plume is a Lakota mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Fighting against corporate interests and greed, she is leading a grassroots battle to block the Keystone XL Pipeline from crossing her community's sacred land. Quoted Debra, "Through the long, hot summer we will provide
Seize Custody of the Abused Elephants in the Ringling Bros. Circus and Place Them in a Sanctuary
by PETA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
In 2009, PETA uncovered extensive abuse against the elephants of the Ringling Bros. circus and secretly taped it. The shocking video footage revealed that elephants were enduring beatings almost daily. These gentle mammals would be struck on the head, face, ears, trunk, and legs with bullhooks —