The 2018 elections and farm animals

Abstract

The impact of U.S. politics on farm animal welfare is analyzed, focusing on the potential for legislative reforms and the challenges of navigating the political landscape. The article highlights the difficulty of passing farm animal welfare laws in Congress, citing the lack of cosponsors for such bills and even the reversal of progress in some cases. It proposes a strategy of supporting a bipartisan coalition of urban politicians who can block harmful bills and promoting awareness of farm animal welfare issues among the public. The article also emphasizes the importance of long-term political engagement and suggests investing in mobilization efforts to match the political influence of the animal agriculture industry. – AI-generated abstract.