• Trump et. al. vs. Animals


    by Laurie Rigelhaupt The Trump administration poses a danger to our wildlife. H.R. 1897 is an anti-wildlife bill sponsored by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R- AR). If passed, it would erode the protections of the Endangered Species Act (passed in 1973), affecting thousands of creatures and their habitats. Wolves, panthers, bears, otters, manatees, loggerhead sea turtles,…

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  • On Anger and Shame


    by Paul Hope Why do we get angry? Anger can often be a legitimate response to feeling threatened or mistreated. When we experience this sort of anger, we can take steps to seek redress. This can be as simple as asking for an apology. However, sometimes anger is experienced in a deeper, more intense, and…

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  • The Ponies


    by Norma Vavolizza Cognitive dissonance can be hard to deal with. As in… Horses are beautiful animals— intelligent, loyal, and the stuff of legend. They’re also subjected to widespread abuse when they’re raised for the racetrack and return on investment. I have been to tracks many times, mostly as a horse lover and for the…

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