animal rights | The Daily Pitchfork

“Humanely Raised” Claims Challenged at a Berkeley Butcher Shop

By Guest Contributor, September 18, 2015 // 6 Comments

With his thinning white hair and black Polo-style shirt with a Niman Ranch “Raised With Care” logo over his heart, Paul Willis looks like a kindly grandfather. This... [View more]

Rated: C

Article Review:

" US Agriculture Officials Call For Independent Review Amid Scandal Over Nebraska Meat Research Facility"

International Business Times - Jan 23, 2015

International Business Times Stuck on Old Animal Rights Stereotype

By James McWilliams, January 26, 2015 // 3 Comments

Terminology matters. The descriptions that reporters use to characterize various perspectives on an issue can carry connotations that reiterate stereotypes and reinforce misconceptions. This axiom is especially true when it comes to animal issues and the media. A glaring... [View more]

Rated: C

Article Review:

"End to California foie gras ban sends chefs, activists scrambling"

Reuters - Jan 09, 2015

Unlucky Ducks

By James McWilliams, January 9, 2015 // 4 Comments

An article in Reuters covering the reaction to California’s overturn of its foie gras ban—a piece that has been replicated throughout the media landscape—made a critical and very common error. The writers explain, “As chefs in California hurried to... [View more]