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Who speaks for the horses? New push seeks to ban Central Park’s carriages

A tourist’s death has boosted animal advocates’ drive to end a trade supporters say provides jobs and treats horses well

The Guardian - US · Jul 20

Hunting enthusiasts notch farm bill win with greyhound ban fix

​The 2026 farm bill is on its way to the House floor as soon as next week with a subtle change to the sweeping legislation’s greyhound racing ban after an outcry from hunting advocates. The latest version of the bill, released by the Rules Committee last week, would axe language…

Roll Call · Apr 21

Official wants Louisiana parish to get permission to host cockfighting again - despite it being a felony

Cockfighting is illegal throughout the US but has been a part of Cajun culture in the region

The Independent UK · Jan 19

New Texas law bars animal cruelty offenders from owning animals for five years

The law bans those convicted of animal cruelty, including those involved with dogfighting, from owning any kind of animal for five years after their first criminal offense.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 8, 2023

Childs Walker: After a record-setting victory, Bob Baffert remains a messy figure atop a messy sport

Of course a Bob Baffert-trained horse won the Preakness Stakes.

Tribune News Service · May 21, 2023