animal rights
plural noun
: rights (as to fair and humane treatment) regarded as belonging fundamentally to all animals
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Beyond her musical achievements, she is known for her advocacy work pertaining to animal rights, environmental awareness, and LGBTQ+ visibility.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
After offering his audience of animal rights activists a brief bio, Talarico shifted to a topic relevant to the organization, whose mission includes fighting animal cruelty and finding homes for stray pets.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
The proclamation is part of a broader activist campaign coordinated by the Farm Animal Rights Movement, a nonprofit organization advocating for animal rights, veganism and sustainability.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Paul was among some 50 protesters who showed up at Ridglan Farms in Blue Mound as part of an animal rights demonstration on Sunday, according to a statement from the Dane County Sheriff’s Office obtained by People.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
After offering his audience of animal rights activists a brief bio, Talarico shifted to a topic relevant to the organization, whose mission includes fighting animal cruelty and finding homes for stray pets.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
The proclamation is part of a broader activist campaign coordinated by the Farm Animal Rights Movement, a nonprofit organization advocating for animal rights, veganism and sustainability.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Paul was among some 50 protesters who showed up at Ridglan Farms in Blue Mound as part of an animal rights demonstration on Sunday, according to a statement from the Dane County Sheriff’s Office obtained by People.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Animal rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20rights. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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