Clouds Over Fur Trade Have Silver Lining
byIt’s the Holiday Season, a time of good cheer, so let’s pretend for a moment that Covid-19 hasn’t made the last year thoroughly miserable…
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It’s Not Wearing Fur that’s “Immoral”. It’s Israel’s Proposed Fur Ban
byThe Israeli Government recently announced that permits for the importation, fabrication or sale of fur will no longer be issued, except for religious, scientific,…
There’s No Justification for Banning the Sale of Fur
byThe following essay appeared recently in the Toronto Star (Canada’s largest circulation newspaper), as the pro-fur side of a debate on whether banning the…
Fur Industry Sues San Francisco
byCity’s Fur Ban an “Unconstitutional Attack on Consumer Rights” The International Fur Federation (IFF) has launched litigation to prevent San Francisco from implementing a…
Fur Polls Often Farcical, But Not a Complete Waste of Time
byThe value of on-line polls about fur is debatable, but Truth About Fur will keep playing along. The time required to vote is minimal,…
NYC Fur Ban: The Hornet’s Nest that Needed a Good Kicking
byWhen New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, who represents the Garment District, announced a proposal back in March to ban future sales of…
Opposition to California Fur Retail Ban Gaining Momentum
byThe growing opposition to Assembly Bill 44, which proposes a statewide fur retail ban in California, has taken longer than it should have for…
Progressive Politicians Should Promote Fur, Not Ban It
byProgressive politicians in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now New York City are trying to ban the sale of fur in their jurisdictions, claiming…
Sharon Anne Firth Wants Fur Back on Canada’s Olympic Uniform
bySharon Firth and her late twin sister, Shirley, are legends in Canada for their feats as cross-country skiers. Their lives were rooted in living…