Author Archive: Dena Jones

Dena Jones is the director of the Farm Animal Program for the nonprofit Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) in Washington, D.C. Since 1951, AWI has sought to alleviate suffering on animals inflicted by humans.

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Why the USDA Is Being Sued—Again

By Dena Jones

Tags: Activism, Animal Rights, Food, Labor, Opinion

Released for Syndication: 12/03/2020

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The USDA is facing lawsuits for shirking its responsibility to protect birds from animal welfare violations.

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