New ToxBlog by Jo Anderson: From Option to Obligation: The Legal Imperative for NAMs Link to blog here: www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...

The majority of the Supreme Court seems too lost—or too timid—to stop President Trump from ransacking the Constitution. But there may be one solution: keep the class-action lawsuits coming, Amy Davidson Sorkin writes.

New ToxBlog by Matthew Durthaler: A Bright Tomorrow for Therapeutic Orphans: The Potential for New Approach Methodologies to Bridge Data Gaps for Pregnant Patients Link to read here: www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...

In the final entry in the interview series, Dr. Paul Locke recalls a story about why decided to form Toxicology Policy Team Thank you to everyone who made these interviews possible.

@drnealbarnard.pcrm.org's lawsuit challenges Macalester College’s use of live rats in psych labs. The school admits to deprivation and euthanasia, despite claiming high welfare standards. Read more: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

NIH leaders are spotlighting a shift in science. In this new podcast episode, Dr. Bhattacharya and Dr. Kleinstreuer discuss the future of biomedical research and how we move beyond animal testing. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSvk... #NIH #NonanimalScience #BiomedicalResearch

New ToxBlog by Aaradhya Diwan: Our Tiny Allies in Toxicological Testing Part 2 – Transparent Roundworms as Alternative Models Link to read here: www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...

Over 1,000 amphibians were killed in 2 nights on one Vermont road. After tunnels were built under the road, deaths dropped by 80%! Wildlife underpasses work — let’s build more and save lives. ladyfreethinker.org/wildlife-und...

Reminder to tune in tomorrow at 3 PM EST to hear @rebecca-critser.bsky.social‬ and the other panelists discuss the legal solutions to the issues surrounding the task of rehoming former laboratory animals. Link to details and registration here: americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Prof. @valenabeety.bsky.social talks about the progress made by the newly established Indiana Innocence Project. Great work being done by Indiana University faculty and students! indianapublicmedia.org/news/iu-stud...

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in offering their own Animal Rights Law course.

In today’s interview, Breanne Kincaid talks about her work and the value the team’s ability to collaborate brings to our work. Next interview will be released on June 25th

In good cell ag news, you can now actually try cultivated salmon as a consumer. At any meaningful commercial scale, wild-caught and farmed salmon are both, in their own ways, ecological disasters. Research suggests cultivated salmon is far more sustainable. And I can vouch for its deliciousness.

A Delaware animal shelter is working to find new homes for 8,000 surviving chicks that were left abandoned in a U.S. Postal Service truck for three days. Another 4,000 of the animals died.

Axolotls, a species of salamander, and millions of other animals are used in government-funded experiments, but taxpayers have no idea exactly how many. A new federal bill would change that. Ask your members of Congress to co-sponsor this important legislation! act.pcrm.org/Zj8DJI20pUS8...

Dr. Locke was quoted in a recent article by Julia Musto of the independent discussing how the Trump Administration cuts to organizations such as HHS could affect the thousands of animals held in testing facilities across the US. Link to article here: www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

If you aren’t familiar with @madelinekrasno.bsky.social work at @whenwejustify.bsky.social do yourself a favor and take a few minutes to read this recent article. They are doing amazing work on behalf of animals used in research by providing a safe space for scientists to connect ❤️

Following the release of the FDA Roadmap to transition away from animal testing, NIH has issued a press release about its intention to do the same.

Thrilled to have received the first copies of my new book (co-authored with the wonderful John Adenitire). Very grateful to the team at #OxfordUniversityPress and the editors of the Oxford Constitutional Theory series for their support.

In recognition of World Day for Laboratory Animals, please remember animals are used in research and testing everyday. The least we can do is offer them a happy home when the experiment is over.

Tune in tomorrow at 11 AM to hear a lecture discussing the need to transition away from animal models in favor of non-animal alternatives. Link below for more detail: lu.ma/igc7bzov

Walz: If you say you love freedom but you don't believe freedom is for everybody, then the thing you love is not freedom, it is privilege.

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Read "A Qualitative Study of STEM Graduate Majors' Copyright Knowledge and Educational Experiences" by Kelli Trei, Sara Benson, and Siyao Cheng in the new issue of portal: Libraries and the Academy Open access through the @projectmuse.bsky.social S2O initiative! muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/articl...

Happening tonight! Register to join here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

A proposed rule would narrow the definition of harm under the Endangered Species Act and could open the door to more mining, construction and other activities.

“To my mind, the life of a lamb is no less precious than that of a human being.” — Mahatma Gandhi

A Florida high school teacher has been fired for using a student's chosen name instead of their deadname, a first under a 2023 law signed by Ron DeSantis. “She is a beloved teacher that changed her students’ lives” said one parent leading a petition with 7,400 signatures demanding her reinstatement

I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:

Join us Tues April 1st for an informative discussion about laboratory animal law, policy, and science!

Learn about Virginia’s new law to rehome laboratory primates! Read more below.

When the NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore arrived at the International Space Station in June, they expected to stay for a few weeks. Instead, they’ve been up there for nine months. At 1:05 a.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, they began their voyage back to Earth. Follow live updates.

I’m excited to join my co-panelists THIS Thursday at GW Animal Law to discuss animal testing under the current administration. Hope to see you there!

"It has nothing to do with the controversies surrounding owner Elon Musk and his chaotic attempts to dismantle much of the federal government. Instead, the site simply isn’t getting anywhere near the engagement levels it once did..." www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/17/b...

Next Thursday, George Washington University's Animal Law Program will host a panel discussing how efforts to reduce animals in research might be affected by recent legislative and political changes. Link: calendar.gwu.edu/event/animal...

Would attend!