Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

MEET THE MONSTERS AT VOGUE: ANNA WINTOUR -

1 2

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · 7d

"This is the moment for me to confess that, yes, I wear fur. I also eat juicy steaks," - Anna Wintour

abolishfur.org/meet-the-mon...

Anna Wintour is infamous in the world of fashion, both for her influence over luxury fashion and for her decisive decision-making. Her bold demeanor has garnered her nicknames such as “Nuclear Wintour...

VOGUE WORLD 2025 - Weekend of Action! -

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · 15d

Global Weekend of Action against Vogue and the fur trade - October 24th – 26th.

Mark your calendars for the weekend before Halloween to take action against the monsters at Vogue Magazine!

abolishfur.org/vogue-world-...

#abolishfur #animalliberation

Global Weekend of Action against Vogue/Condé Nast and the fur trade – October 24th – 26th. Mark your calendars for the weekend before Halloween to take action against the monsters at Vogue Magazine! ...

Why anti-fur activists are going after Condé Nast

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · 21d

Why anti-fur activists are protesting Condé Nast!

youtube.com/shorts/nv-KS...

youtube.com

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Sep 4

Condé Nast is trying to silence peaceful protests.

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Aug 30

START PLANNING AN EVENT IN YOUR CITY TODAY!

If you need help or have questions about organizing in your city please contact us at [email protected].

Activists Protest Conde Nast employee at their home in New York

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Aug 20

Conde Nast gets protested outside their homes to demand a fur-free policy!
@teenvogue.com

youtube.com/shorts/DJ30B...

youtube.com

Disruption To Hold Luxury Hotel Accountable For A Cage-Free Egg Policy · The Humane League

Reposted by Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA

Tyler Lang @tylermlang.bsky.social · Jun 4

Show up for animals June 14th to demand a cage free policy. # www.mobilize.us/thehumanelea...

Calling all animal defenders! Whether it's your first time taking action or you're an experienced activist, all are welcome to join The Humane League as we defend egg-laying hens and fight to ban batt...

www.mobilize.us

1 2

Reposted by Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA

National Security Counselors 🕵 @nationalsecuritylaw.org · Jun 3

So glad to see @rshapiro.bsky.social's work getting widespread attention. Happy to have helped represent him in some of his cases in this area.

WIRED @wired.com · Jun 3

NEW: For years, a powerful ‘Big Ag’ trade group served up information on activists to the FBI. WIRED went through hundreds of records that reveal a decade-long effort to see the animal rights movement labeled a legitimate terrorism threat.

Unpaywalled as part of our FOIA-based coverage.

How the Farm Industry Spied on Animal Rights Activists and Pushed the FBI to Treat Them as Terrorists

For years, a powerful ‘Big Ag’ trade group served up information on activists to the FBI. Records reveal a decade-long effort to see the animal rights movement labeled a legitimate terrorism threat.

www.wired.com

1 13 27

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Apr 17

"Under the aegis of the CAFT, an international coalition for the end of the fur trade, some 30 demonstrators were chanting “LVMH shame on you” with their hands covered in red paint."

www.lefigaro.fr/societes/lvm...

#animalrights

«LVMH honte à toi !» : des militants protestent devant l’assemblée générale du géant de luxe, à Paris

Plusieurs manifestations se sont tenues jeudi dans la capitale, près de la salle où se déroule l’assemblée générale de LVMH. Les participants réclament une taxation des milliardaires ou la fin du comm...

www.lefigaro.fr

1 2 3

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Apr 13

The fur industry does not expect tariffs to put a damper on its comeback.

“Most of our customers probably did not get as much as they wanted,” he said. “If fur is more in fashion, their market’s expanding, they need bigger volumes.”

cabinradio.ca/231643/news/...

‘Resurgent’ fur trade brushes off tariff turbulence

Many industries are bracing for the impact of US tariffs. Key people in Canada's fur trade say broader uncertainty hasn't dampened the interest of US buyers.

cabinradio.ca

1 1

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Apr 9

Fur is undeniably back in fashion due to an increase in demand from gen-z consumers. This shift in culture threatens years of progress for wildlife that suffer at the hands of the fur industry. #animalrights

www.bbc.com/culture/arti...

Fur is firmly back in fashion - and even more divisive than ever

It's having a moment with celebrities and Gen Z. But wearing any kind of fur, from vintage to faux, poses some difficult questions. Could a new plant-based variety be the way forward?

www.bbc.com

1 1

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Mar 22

Fur continues to make a comeback with young people and fashion runways.

"Mark Oaten, CEO of the International Fur Federation, believes part of fur’s return is due to younger consumers pushing back against restrictions on personal choice."

The fur debate: Why millennials and Gen Z are divided over fashion’s most controversial comeback

For years, fur was considered fashion’s ultimate faux pas. Luxury brands distanced themselves from it, cities and countries imposed bans, and even faux fur was

tribune.net.ph

1 4 6

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Mar 11

Thank you for sharing!

The Fur Industry is Making a Comeback

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Mar 5

The fur industry is making a comeback and here is what you need to know.
.
.
#abolishfur #animalrights #animalliberation #fur #caft

www.youtube.com/shorts/Cj2UG...

Massachusetts Pushes To Ban Fur Sales Amid Shocking Discovery At Fur Farm In Ohio - World Animal News

3

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Feb 18

Gotta give credit where credit is due, the @humaneworldorg.bsky.social rescue in Ohio is making big changes not just for the animals spared from the farm, but also on the legislative level in Massachusetts. Bravo!

tinyurl.com/4pzadvvb

#animalrights #abolishfur

Massachusetts lawmakers are making a decisive move to prohibit the sale of fur products in the state after shocking conditions were uncovered at a fur farm in Ohio. State Sen. Cindy Creem and State Re...

tinyurl.com

2 5

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Feb 13

CAFT USA will be in NYC this month tabling at a event hosted every month by Vegan Drinks!

If you do not live in NYC but you still want to give to CAFT and the work we do you can do so at the Patreon Link below!

patreon.com/abolishfur

1 1 4

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Feb 5

With the recent underground actions happening in the USA we figured that it was as good of a time as any to talk about how to deal with the FBI!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYjm...

How Animal Rights Activists Deal with the FBI

Going Vegan Won't Stop Wildfires

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Jan 15

We all have a common enemy. It is not animal abusers. It’s capitalism.

Take a listen to this video and let you know what you think!

You can watch the video here: youtu.be/JmWaHxC-db4

youtu.be

Ex-Animal Liberation Front activist talks about fur

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Jan 3

Ex-Animal Liberation Front activist talks about the fur industry.

Watch the full podcast at abolishfur.org

www.youtube.com/shorts/DP4mG...

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade - 2024 Year in Review

1 2

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Jan 3

In 2025 you helped CAFT force 5 of the worlds biggest luxury designers to enact fur-free policies. Let’s make 2025 a year that gives the capitalists keeping the fur industry alive, something to talk about at their next board meeting.

#animalrights

Berluti gets targeted by animal rights activists

3

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Dec 31

On Sunday animal rights activists from UA4Animals and Los Angeles Animal Defense League target LVMH subsidiary, Berluti with one simple demand: announce a fur-free policy.

If you want top get involved in actions like this one visit abolishfur.org

JAIL SUPPORT FOR CHICAGO ANTI-FUR ACTIVISTS!! -

1 3

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Dec 22

Right now 3 activists are sitting in jail for speaking up for animals in Chicago. Call the jail and ask when the activists will be released, and if they have vegan food!Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the oil and we plan to keep squeaking until these activists are free! 312-742-5870

Right now 3 activists are sitting in jail for speaking up for fur-bearing animals in the Chicago area. They have been in custody for a few hours and we want to make sure that they are being well taken...

Volunteer Opportunities with CAFT USA -

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Dec 17

Volunteer Opportunities with CAFT USA
CAFT USA relies on community support to advance its mission. As we operate without paid staff, volunteer contributions are essential to our success.

Click the link below for more details!

abolishfur.org/volunteer-op...

CAFT USA relies on community support to advance its mission. As we operate without paid staff, volunteer contributions are essential to our success. We invite you to consider the following opportuniti...