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…
Political Campaigns
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…
HSUS and PETA: Top Fur Ban Proponents Not Credible
byAs proposals to ban fur retail in California and New York grind their way through their respective political processes, two giants of the animal…
New York Fur Ban: Furriers Fight to Save Sustainable Industry
byNew York furriers are fighting back against a misguided proposal to ban the sale of fur products in New York City – a proposal…
6 Reasons Why Banning Fur Sales Is a Very Bad Idea
byRecent proposals by Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now New York city councilors to ban fur sales should not only worry furriers who risk…
After the Siege: What Is the Future of Fur?
byPart of modern life in Western societies involves dealing with a handful of people who believe they can tell the rest of us how…
Proposals to Ban Fur Sales Are Anti-Ecological
byAfter pressuring a number of designer brands to stop using fur in their collections, animal activist groups that seek to impose a vegan lifestyle…