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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

On Oct. 8 people are amplifying the impact of their Donor-Advised Funds by giving together for #DAFDay. Making a grant through your DAF helps us secure fundamental legal rights for nonhuman animals. All DAF gifts made now through 10/8 will be matched up to $20,000! 🔗 Give now: bit.ly/4xNxqVr

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Mari & Vaigai were born into a life elephants have lived for millions of years: a herd, an open landscape, a world shaped by choice. But neither grew up there ... They've spent decades confined in a tiny, unnatural enclosure. On 11/9 they finally get their day in court. 🐘 ⚖️ bit.ly/46Sv90d

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Devastating news: The Michigan Supreme Court denied our motion for reconsideration in our habeas corpus case for the 7 chimpanzees at DeYoung Family Zoo, leaving intact a ruling based on 18th-century "despotic dominion" over animals. Read our response: bit.ly/4ygwKsY

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Granting animals legal rights isn’t about giving them all of the rights humans have—it’s about recognizing who they already are. Hawaiʻi attorney & founding chair of the HSBA #AnimalLaw Section, Savannah Sherman, breaks down the NhRP’s case for elephants Mari & Vaigai: bit.ly/4hg85NS

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🐘 WE DID IT! For #WorldElephantMonth we set an ambitious goal to raise $50k to fuel our fight for nonhuman #animalrights. Thanks to your support we didn't just meet that goal—we raised over $63k! 🎉 Thank you for helping us build a more just world for animals. ❤️

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Yesterday was #InternationalPrimateDay—a day we encourage everyone to reflect on one simple question: Is a legal system that classifies our closest living relatives as mere "things" fundamentally just?

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🚨We're in the final days of our #WorldElephantMonth fundraiser & we’re still $10,000 shy of our goal. Falling short now could limit our ability to seize critical opportunities in our current & future cases. We need your help to hit our goal. Donate now: bit.ly/4gW1Rn8

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Sneezy was stripped of his freedom & autonomy the day he was captured from the wild in the early 1970s. He’s spent nearly 50 years suffering in captivity at the #TulsaZoo. Take action for Sneezy for #WorldElephantMonth: bit.ly/4hZauhN

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Today is the final day to double your impact for nonhuman animals. Our $10,000 match ends at midnight tonight. Donate now and have your gift matched: bit.ly/4x9J1yF

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

BIG NEWS: Every gift is DOUBLED for the next 72 hours! 🐘 Make 2X the impact this World Elephant Month and help us continue fighting for the rights and freedom of elephants still living in captivity. Make your matched gift: bit.ly/3Ua8GZp

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

"The ground beneath her never stops shaking..." This World Elephant Month, NhRP is proud to stand with

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Elephants are individuals with unique personalities, memories, relationships, and rich emotional and social lives. Yet they're still treated as rightless legal “things.” On #WorldElephantDay, join the fight for a more just future for elephants. 🐘 Take action for Tina: bit.ly/4wmRP2M

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This World Elephant Month, we're demanding a future for elephants beyond captivity. Join the NhRP's new WhatsApp Action Network for early access to coordinated actions, campaign updates, & opportunities to advocate for elephants this Aug. 🐘 whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDClNpJ3j…

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Channel • 100 followers • 🐘 Take action for Nonhuman animals with the Nonhuman Rights Project's Action Network Get advocacy alerts, ways to speak up, campaign updates, and opportunities to help build...

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Missed our live webinar on the NhRP’s Pittsburgh elephant case? 🐘 Watch the full recording now! Jake Davis and Courtney Fern break down the appeal, the recent zoo transfers, and what's next: youtu.be/6KfzIE6z_dk?si=jACpIhSPr88…

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Right to Liberty: Inside the NhRP's Pittsburgh Elephant Case (Webinar)

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

It’s official: The Hawai'i Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in our case for Mari & Vaigai, two elephants held captive at the Honolulu Zoo, on 11/9/26. ⚖️ The hearing will be open to the public + livestreamed. Donate now & support their case: bit.ly/4z3RnJx

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

📅 THIS WED 8/5: We're going live to discuss our case on behalf of Angeline, Savanna, Tasha, Victoria, & Zuri—five elephants held captive by the Pittsburgh Zoo. We'll discuss our appeal, the recent zoo transfers, & how you can help secure their freedom: bit.ly/4xgy26b

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

This #WorldElephantMonth is in honor of Happy, whose groundbreaking legal case changed the conversation about the rights of captive elephants. This month we'll share insights on the science, legal strategies, & stories driving our fight for #elephantrights. 🐘 Join us: bit.ly/4xaIKuN

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Linh Mai was born in captivity. Every aspect of her life remains under human control. In the wild, elephants grow up in herds, roaming landscapes. They make essential choices about their lives. Linh Mai deserves this freedom. Read her story & take action: bit.ly/4bEd5K0

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Join the NhRP for a live update on our lawsuit & ongoing fight for Angeline, Savanna, Tasha, Victoria, and Zuri’s (five female African elephants held captive by the Pittsburgh Zoo) right to liberty & release to sanctuary. 📅 Aug. 5th | 1:00 pm ET ➡️ RSVP: bit.ly/4pUKlmk

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Linh Mai was born in captivity. Every aspect of her life will remain under human control. In the wild, elephants grow up in herds, roaming landscapes. They make essential choices about their lives. Linh Mai deserves this freedom. Read her story & take action: bit.ly/4bEd5K0

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🐵Happy #WorldChimpanzeeDay! At NhRP we are honored to advocate for the recognition and protection of chimpanzees’ fundamental legal rights. Learn more about case for #chimpanzeerights in Michigan on behalf of the DeYoung chimpanzees here: bit.ly/44tCYII

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The NhRP filed our opening appeal brief on behalf of Angeline, Savanna, Tasha, Victoria, & Zuri—five elephants held captive by the #PittsburghZoo—asking the court to recognize our clients fundamental right to liberty. Take action to support their freedom:https://bit.ly/4pkvmBQ

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Take action to help free the Pittsburgh Zoo elephants to a sanctuary!

Complete this action alert to urge the President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and the Director of the International Conservation Center to release Angeline, Savanna, Tasha, Victoria, and Zur...

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Last week the @nonhumanrights.bsky.social & @theanimalvoters.bsky.social sent a letter to the Bronx Zoo & the Wildlife Conservation Society, urging them to do the right thing & release Patty to an accredited elephant sanctuary. 🔁 Reshare: Join us in calling for Patty’s freedom & immediate release.

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🚨 BREAKING: The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court agrees to hear oral arguments in our case on behalf of Mari & Vaigai. This is only the 3rd time in US history that a state high court has agreed to hear arguments on behalf of an animal's right to liberty. Learn more: bit.ly/4vbacbo

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Last week Happy died at the @BronxZoo after nearly five decades of confinement there. Patty does not have to suffer the same fate. Sign our petition and urge the #BronxZoo & Wildlife Conservation Society to release Patty to a sanctuary: bit.ly/4x8zWXd

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Happy never got to experience the freedom she deserved, but her case changed the legal landscape forever and helped spark a movement for nonhuman animal rights. Join us as we #RememberHappy on social media this week. Help ensure her legacy lives on: bit.ly/49DUCfL

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

"Happy will always be remembered as the elephant who opened the courtroom doors to consideration of nonhuman animals' legal rights." NhRP Executive Director Christopher Berry on Happy’s profound impact on the legal landscape in @AP 🔗 bit.ly/4dKkFEo

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Retired Justice Barbara Jaffe published an article on the concept of judicial courage. "...the need to render decisions that might seem ridiculous to some also demands courage informed by the lessons of history." Read it now on #TheFulcrum: bit.ly/3RC2uIj

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court is currently deciding whether Mari & Vaigai at the #HonoluluZoo can have their day in court. It would be the 3rd time a state’s highest court hears arguments on behalf of a nonhuman animal's right to liberty. Help make history: bit.ly/4uxHIbG

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

🚨Breaking news: The NhRP & the AALDP took 2 critical steps to protect hundreds of beagles who remain at #RidglanFarms. We filed our opening appeal brief & requested an emergency injunction to prohibit medically unnecessary euthanasia. Learn more about this case update: bit.ly/4ueSinA

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Bridging the enforcement gap: Inside our appeal for Ridglan’s remaining dogs

Last night we took two steps to protect the hundreds of dogs who remain at Ridglan Farms Last night we…

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

How do we truly protect an endangered species? According to Brett Mitchell (Elephant Reintegration Trust) it starts by giving them back their autonomy. #EndangeredSpeciesDay Read Brett’s incredible journey from managing captive elephants to rewilding them: bit.ly/3RrDIKR

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

If we are disturbed by footage of captive elephants performing tricks, we must also question the legal & institutional systems that permit their confinement. Read NhRP Sr. Staff Attorney, Jake Davis', op-ed in the Boulder Daily Camera: bit.ly/4uIBy81 #DenverZoo #COnews

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🚨 DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT: 48 HOURS ONLY! The legal system treats nonhuman animals as "things." We’re fighting to change that. Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts are MATCHED up to $10,000 until midnight tomorrow! Donate now to double your impact: bit.ly/4uBXWzR

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

A bill to ban elephant captivity #Intro590 was reintroduced in the NYC Council. It requires those holding elephants captive in NYC to relocate them to a sanctuary. #NYC residents ONLY ➡️ Contact your council member & ask them to support this bill: bit.ly/4d2xS9S

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

A bill to ban elephant captivity #Intro590 was reintroduced in the NYC Council. It would require captive elephants to be relocated to a sanctuary. Non-residents of NYC: while this bill moves forward, help apply pressure on the zoo to #FreeHappy & Patty: bit.ly/430FZiB

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Nonhuman animals are not "things"—they are entitled to legal rights. 🏛️ From Wisconsin to Hawaii, the NhRP is in courtrooms demanding justice. This May we’re raising $45,000 to grow & expand our work in 2026. Every donation makes a difference. Donate now: bit.ly/4uy6ho7

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

This May the NhRP honors #EndangeredSpeciesDay by amplifying the urgent need to secure fundamental legal rights for nonhuman animals. We’ll spotlight client stories, revisit historic milestones, offer insights on active cases + what’s ahead! Donate now: bit.ly/4uJCt8v

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Take action for Mari & Vaigai: As our litigation for the the 2 elephants held captive at the #HonoluluZoo continues, help us turn up the pressure. Submit our #actionalert to email the Zoo Director, urging her release Mari & Vaigai to a sanctuary: bit.ly/48QCE9x

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Our case for Mari & Vaigai is heading to the Hawai‘i Supreme Court. It was dismissed by a lower court & now we’ve asked the Supreme Court to review this decision & allow case to proceed as it should. Sr. Staff Attorney, Jake Davis, shares the full update: bit.ly/49l2en1

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Our Case for Elephant Rights in Hawai‘i Continues

Earlier this year, the Nonhuman Rights Project’s habeas corpus petition on behalf of Mari and Vaigai—two, wild-born female Asian elephants…

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

⚖️ Calling all rising 2Ls! Interested in #animalrights law? The NhRP is now accepting applications for our Fall 2026 Legal Externship. 📍 Fully Remote 📚 Research, drafting, & litigation support 🎓 For current U.S. JD students Apply today: bit.ly/3P3Fj8Y

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

In the wild Alice would be a matriarch—a guardian of ancient knowledge, leading her herd for hundreds of miles through forests & grasslands. But in 1974 she was stolen from the wild as a calf & shipped to the US where she’s been held captive for 5+ decades. Read her story: bit.ly/3QmChwY

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Last month our case for #chimpanzeerights in #Michigan drew support from over 30 experts—legal professionals, civil rights leaders, philosophers, & scholars—who submitted amicus briefs calling on the Michigan Supreme Court to hear the case. Take action: bit.ly/4cD7p3L

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

On #JaneGoodallDay we honor the remarkable life of Dr. Jane Goodall—a pioneering ethologist, conservationist, & cherished member of the NhRP’s Board of Directors. She taught the world to recognize the intelligence, emotion, & agency of the beings with whom we share this earth.

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

The NhRP's Executive Director @chrandberry.bsky.social was recently interviewed on the Healthification podcast about our lawsuit on behalf of the 2,000 beagles confined at Ridglan Farms. #Rights4RidglanBeagles🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4sx6R52

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

This is no life for an elephant. For decades, the five elephants at the #PittsburghZoo have been denied the ability to make even the most basic decisions about their own lives. 📢 Contact the Board Chair & urge her to release the elephants to a sanctuary: bit.ly/4uKB7Lg

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Over 14,000 people have already signed this public petition calling for the freedom of Angeline, Savanna, Tasha, Victoria, and Zuri—the five elephants held at the #PittsburghZoo. Can you help us reach 20,000?✍️ TAKE ACTION: bit.ly/4lOe9yJ

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Join the NhRP for a Week of Action to #FreeThePittsburghElephants! For decades, Angeline, Savanna, Tasha, Victoria, & Zuri have been confined by the #PittsburghZoo in conditions that can’t meet their basic needs. ACT NOW ➡️ Contact the Zoo’s CEO: bit.ly/41sPB4U

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The Nonhuman Rights Project @nonhumanrights.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

For 59 yrs Thailand's life has been defined by human control—first in a traveling circus & now at the #HoustonZoo where he’s confined, put on display & used for breeding. Thailand is not a 'thing' to own or exploit. He should be free. Read + take action: bit.ly/4uIORWM

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