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Urgent update: Something is wrong with Happy the elephant
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Book about nonhuman rights nominated for Eisner Award
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How the Nonhuman Rights Project is meeting this moment
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Introducing our newest team member
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Volunteer Spotlight: Sadina Zaccari
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An important message from our Executive Director
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California city passes historic animal rights legislation
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Inspired by our fight to #FreeHappy
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