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“I Will Not Stand By” | A Powerful Slam Poem 19 Years in the Making [Non-Graphic Version]
This is the non-graphic version of Gary Yourofsky’s incredibly powerful slam poem. For those who want to share the poem but not the graphic imagery, I created this non-visual version. This poem was written by Gary Yourofsky in 1996
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Carriage Horse Controversy: Tradition or Cruelty?
Are horse-drawn carriages a traditional romantic experience, or a cruel and abusive industry? Why have many cities decided to ban them altogether? Let’s take a closer look at the carriage horse industry and the controversy arising from it.
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“I Will Not Stand By” | A Powerful Slam Poem 19 Years in the Making
This incredibly powerful slam poem was written by Gary Yourofsky in 1996 and is finally reaching the public in video form. Gary calls for us to face the reality of our actions both as a collective society and as individuals.
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Is Deer Hunting Necessary for Population Control?
One of the most cited justifications for hunting is that it’s necessary for managing out-of-control deer populations. When you go even just below the surface of this hunting myth, it’s painfully evident that deer hunting itself is responsible for overpopulation issues.
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Horse Racing Exposed: From Cradle to Grave
From cradle to grave, racehorses live tortured, terrifying, brutal, and completely thankless lives. Above all else, horse racing is a business. It’s not for the love of the sport, and certainly not for the love of the horse. It’s for the love of money.
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Horse Riding Cruelty: Effects of the Bit
Can bits be used ethically? Or are they decidedly cruel no matter how skilled the rider? Let’s take a deeper look at the impact bit usage has on horses—both physically and psychologically.
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