Sacramento, CA — Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL) today announced its sponsorship of AB 2344, authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), plus our letter to the editor published today in the LA Times about the Monrovia Bear tragedy...

New funding opportunity for non-animal research facilities, Cambridge joins the growing list of cities that have endorsed the Plant-Based Treaty, Nick Sackett, Dr. Kimmy Cushman, Samantha Lau, and Anita Kranjc explore the broader justice dimensions of food systems, and more!

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) introduced AB 1999, comprehensive legislation to update California’s Veterinary Medicine Practice Act to expand access to care, and strengthen animal welfare protections across the state.

It’s time to get back on track. We need Orange County to follow the OC Animal Care Strategic Plan, plus the District Attorney did not offer a plea deal to Dianne, which means that at this time the felony charges against her will proceed forward. View the Factory Farm map, and more ...

We are appalled to learn that prosecutors in San Bernardino are considering dropping the felony charges against Dianne Bedford, which would likely lead to her avoiding any jail time for lesser misdemeanor charges. Please contact the San Bernardino District Attorney's Office NO LATER than close of business TODAY!

San Bernardino is considering dropping the felony charges against Dianne Bedford, the Catalina deer population faces danger, good news for mountain lions, plus fascinating insights into the mission of the global Plant Based Treaty movement.

You can provide public comment in writing by emailing ohsuboard@ohsu.edu by Friday, Feb. 6 at noon. Please include “For public comment” in the subject line. Your written comment will be provided to each member of the board. Plus, read Sacramento Bee Article just out regarding AB 1382!

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is considering a pivotal decision that could reshape the future of animals used in research. On February 9, 2026, OHSU’s Board of Directors will vote on whether to enter negotiations with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore transitioning the Oregon National Primate Research Center into a primate sanctuary—reflecting a growing shift away from nonhuman primate experimentation and toward modern, human-based science.

Today, we are proud to announce that a peer-reviewed scientific journal just published a study by our volunteer data scientist, Michael Mavrovouniotis! Plus, we had a great day learning about innovations at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA that help accelerate discovery while reducing reliance on animal testing...

“With today’s overwhelming vote, the California Assembly made clear that animals are not products, trends, or social-media novelties,” said Judie Mancuso, Founder and President of Social Compassion in Legislation. “I am deeply grateful to the Assembly Members who stood united in affirming that science must be guided by ethics, not aesthetics."