February 17, 2009

Pushing the Envelope: Animal Rights in Spain

Spain has quickly become a hotbed of animal rights activism, and Igualdad Animal / Animal Equality continues to be at the helm of its most radical, creative, and effective actions. This highly organized anti-speciesist and abolitionist group holds numerous actions each week to raise awareness about slaughterhouses, fur farming, bull fighting, and a host of other contentious animal practices. In this conversation, Sharon Núñez reflects on the growth of the provocative group, its often unconventional tactics (such as open rescues), the impact of knowing liberated animals, and more.

News links:

• Dairy cows head for slaughter as milk prices sour
• Quebec's government set to strengthen measures to prevent pet cruelty

Download mp3s of the interview:
lower quality / smaller: part 1 (3.26 MB) and part 2 (3.13 MB)
higher quality / larger: part 1 (9.79 MB) and part 2 (9.24 MB)