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How the Dairy Industry Lies to Us

Earlier this winter, Andrew Jacobs of The New York Times asked the question “Is Dairy Farming Cruel to Cows?” In attempting to answer this,

Feb 1, 2021

How the Dairy Industry Lies to Us

Feb 1, 2021

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6 Ways for Law Students to Get Involved with Animal Law

Animal law can be a niche area — making it somewhat daunting for new law students. Here are 6 ways for you to get involved as a student!

Jul 28, 2021

6 Ways for Law Students to Get Involved with Animal Law

Jul 28, 2021

Michael Swistara

How Animals Are Portrayed in Video Games

For too long, animals have been poorly portrayed in video games. Recent changes in both the indie & AAA worlds are starting to change…

May 20, 2021

How Animals Are Portrayed in Video Games

May 20, 2021

Michael Swistara

A Vegan Response to the “No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism” Argument

Being a young person in 2021 comes with a lot of emotional trauma. Looking out at the future, it can be hard to ignore the rising tide of…

May 7, 2021

A Vegan Response to the “No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism” Argument

May 7, 2021

Michael Swistara

The Human Cost of Carnism

Carnism, a term first coined by author and social psychologist Melanie Joy in 2001, refers broadly to humankind’s attitude towards our…

Feb 2, 2021

The Human Cost of Carnism

Feb 2, 2021

Michael Swistara

We Can Spend Billionaires’ Money Better Than They Can

During the first two months of the coronavirus shutdown, between March 18 and May 19, while millions of Americans lost their jobs and…

Aug 6, 2020

We Can Spend Billionaires’ Money Better Than They Can

Aug 6, 2020

Michael Swistara

The Benefits of a Housing First Approach to Homelessness

On any given night in America, more than half a million people experience homelessness. The coronavirus and our failed national response…

Jul 26, 2020

The Benefits of a Housing First Approach to Homelessness

Jul 26, 2020

Michael Swistara

Democracy for the Demos: A Plan to Reform New York City’s Community Boards

The housing affordability crisis in New York City is so ubiquitous it has almost become a cliché. Rents continue to rise, neighborhoods…

May 20, 2020

Democracy for the Demos: A Plan to Reform New York City’s Community Boards

May 20, 2020

Michael Swistara

Why a National Rent Control Plan Could Help Solve the Housing Crisis: A Policy Brief

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Jan 8, 2020

Why a National Rent Control Plan Could Help Solve the Housing Crisis: A Policy Brief

Jan 8, 2020

Michael Swistara

The Problem isn’t Cersei or Daenerys, it’s the Monarchy

Absolute power corrupts absolutely, so let’s do away with the Iron Throne entirely

May 13, 2019

The Problem isn’t Cersei or Daenerys, it’s the Monarchy

May 13, 2019

Michael Swistara

Michael Swistara

JD/MPP fighting for animal liberation + against all other forms of oppression. Cat dad. Vegan. Abolitionist. Views are my own. He/him.

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