Rainer Ebert

Animal welfare is now part of RFK Jr.’s MAHA agenda The health secretary has made phasing out animal testing part of his Make America Healthy Again plan.

It’s hard to believe, but something genuinely good might come out of the MAGA trainwreck! www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for intercepting vessels approaching U.S. waters to enforce narcotics laws.

This is murder.

Rest in peace, Jane Goodall — a trailblazing scientist and tireless advocate for animals. Her legacy of compassion and discovery will live on.

Happy #WorldPostcardDay! Please read this very nice article by my friend and fellow Postcrosser Tariqul in today's Dhaka Tribune. In it, he discusses the history of the postcard and the unique appeal of receiving a handwritten postcard in our digital age.

Yet another extrajudicial assassination carried out by the Trump regime.

Remember when JD was lecturing Europe on free speech? Americans, can you please wake up?! Using government power to silence the media? Really? If you don't wake up now, it'll be too late.

The Trump regime continues to assassinate people with impunity. Congress must stop this. But they won't.

Today is the International Day of Democracy, and this is how it's "celebrated" in Tanzania. Police officers attack and injure unarmed citizens at Kisutu Magistrate Court in Dar, where the main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, faces treason charges—just a month before the general elections. Shameful.

A German colleague and friend is editing a special issue of Women's Health dedicated to the health of vegan women. The deadline for submissions is December 19, 2025. Most articles will likely focus on nutrition, but ethics-focused articles are welcome too! journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec...

The attack on Charlie Kirk is despicable. It achieves nothing and will only make things worse. I hope he pulls through.

Trump says 11 killed in US strike on drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela The Trump administration has signalled a willingness to use military force against drug cartels.

11 people executed at sea by the US military. No trial, no evidence, no due process. Extrajudicial killing, plain and simple, and Trump is bragging about it. www.bbc.com/news/article...

My treason trial is a death sentence for Tanzania’s democracy Treason is punishable by death. The government seeks nothing less than to execute not only a man, but an idea: the idea that Tanzanians deserve free and fair elections, accountable leaders and a state...

Is Tanzania’s democracy dead already? www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/...

A man-made famine within mere kilometres of stacks of food.

None of this is normal, and the pace at which this country is moving into authoritarianism is astonishing.

Downtown Houston: 🌇 and 🌃

Kudos to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport! Every airport should have a post office 📮😃

As Bangladesh is reinventing itself in the wake of last year's revolution, we encourage its citizens to use philosophy to reflect on what kind of society Bangladesh wants to be, and how they can articulate a distinctively Bangladeshi perspective on freedom, equality, and justice.

Talking about philosophy & its role in public life live on TV in Bangladesh. Siddhartha & I argued that philosophy teaches us to question assumptions, reason more clearly, & exchange ideas with respect & an open mind, & thereby contributes to a more informed public debate.

YouTube video by Rainer Ebert Motorcycle ride through Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital city

Recorded this with a helmet camera earlier today. Hit some of Dhaka's landmarks, including the Parliament Building and Dhaka University. Timestamps in the description.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfR2...

You're cordially invited!

Happy to see that the Dhaka Tribune reprinted one of my old articles today, on the occasion of the upcoming Eid holiday. Full text at rainerebert.com/2023/06/27/w...

If you give extremists a finger, they’ll demand the whole hand. That’s why appeasement fails. Nadira has as much right to express her views as those who oppose her. It’s the government’s duty to uphold that right. If it can’t—or won’t—then the new 🇧🇩 is in serious trouble before it has even begun.

When will Americans say ENOUGH?

Never eat the flesh of cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chicken, or any other sentient animals either. Why cause suffering and death if you can easily avoid it? There's no good reason and, if you're honest with yourself, you already know that.

AP PHOTOS: Many in Gaza face malnutrition and hunger as blockade enters its third month KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Malnutrition and hunger are becoming increasingly prevalent in the Gaza Strip as Israel’s total blockade enters its third month.

Israel's total blockade of aid into Gaza is unacceptable. Nearly 500,000 Palestinians are facing possible starvation, while vital food supplies sit in warehouses just 40 km away. Using starvation as a weapon of war is a war crime. There is no justification. apnews.com/article/gaza...

Advocacy & Outreach For well over a decade, I have been using my academic training and my practical experience in education, international development, and human and animal rights to engage with people on a wide range…

Good morning, Bangladesh! I'll be in Dhaka from June 14 to July 2. I'm open to ideas for engagements related to human or animal rights (see rainerebert.com/advocacy-out...), or philosophy. You can reach me via WhatsApp at +1 469-657-7455. শীঘ্রই দেখা হবে!

Laut neuesten Wahlumfragen würde ein Viertel aller Deutschen eine vom Verfassungsschutz als gesichert rechtsextremistisch eingestufte Partei wählen.

YouTube video by Rainer Ebert সমকামিতা সম্পর্কে আপনার কি জানা উচিত

সমকামিতা সম্পর্কে আপনার কি জানা উচিত www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rH5...