Prediction: the pork industry will come to regret pushing the Save Our Bacon Act.
Gestation crates have survived this long for one reason: most people don't know about them.
The Save Our Bacon Act fight is changing that. It's exposing millions of people — including some very influential ones — to what gestation crates actually are.
The pork industry can keep saying they're a "science-based" solution for "animal care." It will never win this debate. Anyone with common sense knows the crates are cruel.
Every additional day of public debate about the Save Our Bacon Act is a day closer to a world without gestation crates.
The Netherlands has become the first country in the world to successfully eliminate stray dogs, ensuring that every dog has a home.
This remarkable achievement stems from a combination of strict animal welfare laws, large-scale spaying and neutering programs, and a strong culture of responsible pet ownership. The Dutch government has long supported widespread sterilization initiatives and enforces tough penalties for animal abuse and abandonment.
While an estimated 200 million stray dogs exist worldwide, the Netherlands stands out as a global leader. In Dutch cities, it is common to see dogs riding in bicycle baskets, relaxing under café tables, and even joining their owners on public transport, a reflection of how deeply integrated pets are into everyday life.
The country now serves as an inspiring model for animal welfare, demonstrating how coordinated policy, cultural awareness, and compassion can effectively solve a challenge that continues to affect many other nations.
Farmers have figured out that the cheapest pesticide is a strip of flowers.
When you plant wildflowers through a crop field, not just around the edge but in strips running through the middle, you get ladybugs, lacewings, hoverflies, and parasitic wasps living in the field instead of visiting it.
They eat the aphids, the caterpillars, and the mites for free, all summer long.
In controlled trials, fields with tailored flower strips had leaf-beetle numbers 40 to 50% lower and crop damage cut by around 60%, enough to drop below the threshold where spraying was even considered worth it.
The flowers attract a standing army to our fields.
We spent decades engineering chemicals to kill the insects eating the crop, when the insects that eat those insects would have worked for the price of seed.
@1northofcenter@TonyJohnstone56@X@Support The more complaints the greater likelihood … I can’t be bothered!
I’m trying to see if there’s a blessing in disguise because it can get quite toxic on here!
BREAKING: The Ridglan dogs are being released!!
Nearly 1,000 beagles are being transferred to rescues before finding loving homes.
After decades of abuse, these pups will finally go outside, feel grass, and see the sun.
We celebrate today. And we will keep going until every dog at Ridglan, and in labs across the country, is free! 🐾
@TonyJohnstone56@1northofcenter@X Agreed! I’ve wasted prob 3 hours writing emails & even looking into getting a lawyer to send a letter which would have to be snail mail… There’s no @support response & I can’t even access my 100s of hours of content over a decade 😭
@1northofcenter@TonyJohnstone56@X Yes I’ve had 8-10 of those replies! After 6 weeks, it looks like my main account has been deleted. I just noticed today 🥹
I spent 11 years growing it and paying for it the last 5-6 years! Sad 😞
A man in Kenya drove 3,000 gallons of water to help wild animals after seeing elephants and buffaloes collapsing from thirst.
He did not wait for help or permission… he saw a problem and acted immediately.
He did this so many times to the point that most animals would recognise the sound of his lorry and wait for him at the drinking point!
When he started doing this, no organization or government supported him! Only few friends would encourage him.
An actor who has given millions to support animals is now being recognized on a global stage.
Ricky Gervais has been awarded the Jane Goodall Award for his ongoing efforts to stand up for animals and call out cruelty worldwide.
Using his platform, he’s brought attention to issues like animal testing, fur farming, and trophy hunting—while also supporting charities and funding real change.
Inspired by Jane Goodall’s legacy, the award honors those deeply committed to protecting animals and the planet.
Supporters say this moment shows the impact of using influence for good—and how one voice can help spark global awareness.
Because real advocacy isn’t just words—it’s action.
@TurquoiseOceanB@sciencegirl@BeanNickyBarnes That assumption is on the high end! Many donkeys are not much more than 500-600 lbs. Unfortunately some of them were carrying almost 50% of their weight!!! 🫏 💔
@1northofcenter@TonyJohnstone56@X@elonmusk No! I have sent 15 messages to x / support. It’s been a month.
This is a crypto scammer on my account and I’m a premium paying subscriber! I’m so annoyed with this app! It’s my reputation - @support unforgivable!
@MurseDarius@drterrysimpson@theproof Not true!
Galileo 🌠was testing motion & astronomy with repeatable methods
Newton 🍎 developed laws from his mathematical modelling as well as observation
Darwin🐧collected tons of data 📊 & established patterns
@theproof@MichaelMindrum He’s got a major multimillion dollar lab coming 😉 … he’ll be back within 3 years.
It’s Nanci! My main account was hacked I’m locked out! @support not helpful 😢
@crnvr_invictus@theproof@BioLayne Unfortunately, my main account was hacked @nanciguestrdphd 3 weeks ago
I’ve written about this… plants are not incomplete proteins. It’s a meaningless term originating from an unscientific source!
The ‘meal protein assessment tool’ resolves many misconceptions
/ confusion😊