Summary
When it comes to animal suffering in the United States, farm animals are in a category of their own.
True, hundreds of thousands of dogs and cats are euthanized each year in shelters. Plenty of other animals are killed to produce clothing or are used in lab tests, circuses or theme parks.
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This approach — evaluating what actually works — might seem like a no-brainer. But in fact, it’s rare. “Fundamentally and sadly, the vast majority of donors aren’t interested in doing any research before making a charitable contribution,” wrote Paul Brest, who ran the Hewlett Foundation, one of America’s largest charitable foundations. “Many seem satisfied with the warm glow that comes from giving.”
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