“Wildlife Conservation Month” is Not About Wildlife
31 Jul 2023

“Wildlife Conservation Month” is Not About Wildlife

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Images: Tina Nord | Pexels (owl); USFWS (beaver) Op Ed by AFA board member, Molly Tamulevich Earlier this month, Governor Whitmer issued a proclamation that July would be, “Wildlife Conservation Month” in Michigan. Unfortunately, the text of her proclamation is … Continued

“The 102nd”: Following the Michigan Legislature 2023-2024, #2 — A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Governor’s State of the State Speech
31 Jan 2023

“The 102nd”: Following the Michigan Legislature 2023-2024, #2 — A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Governor’s State of the State Speech

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It’s the Governor’s big night (and a speech required by the state constitution[1]) but that doesn’t mean the legislature has no role to play. The Governor speaks before a joint session of the legislature in the House Chamber of the … Continued

Advocacy in the Time of Coronavirus*
30 Apr 2020

Advocacy in the Time of Coronavirus*

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*With apologies to the Nobel laureate and Columbian writer, Gabriel García Márquez “Since we all have time on our hands, do you think it’s a good time to write to our legislators? Or would it be better to get the … Continued

Experimenting on Dogs in the Midst of a Pandemic
7 Apr 2020

Experimenting on Dogs in the Midst of a Pandemic

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Today, Attorneys for Animals joined Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) in calling on Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to investigate Wayne State University for ongoing violations of Governor Whitmer’s #StayHomeStaySafe Order. Image: Heart … Continued