You can provide public comment in writing by emailing ohsuboard@ohsu.edu by Friday, Feb. 6 at noon. Please include “For public comment” in the subject line. Your written comment will be provided to each member of the board. Plus, read Sacramento Bee Article just out regarding AB 1382!

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is considering a pivotal decision that could reshape the future of animals used in research. On February 9, 2026, OHSU’s Board of Directors will vote on whether to enter negotiations with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore transitioning the Oregon National Primate Research Center into a primate sanctuary—reflecting a growing shift away from nonhuman primate experimentation and toward modern, human-based science.

Today, we are proud to announce that a peer-reviewed scientific journal just published a study by our volunteer data scientist, Michael Mavrovouniotis! Plus, we had a great day learning about innovations at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA that help accelerate discovery while reducing reliance on animal testing...

“With today’s overwhelming vote, the California Assembly made clear that animals are not products, trends, or social-media novelties,” said Judie Mancuso, Founder and President of Social Compassion in Legislation. “I am deeply grateful to the Assembly Members who stood united in affirming that science must be guided by ethics, not aesthetics."

This week, our sponsored bill, AB 1382, the Ethics Over Aesthetics Act, authored by Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo (R-Corona), will be voted on by the full Assembly! Thank you to the Sacramento Bee for publishing our letter to the editor ...

Judie and T.K. reflect on the early momentum of the plant-based movement, the cultural and industry forces that helped it grow, and the resistance that has slowed progress in recent years. Drawing on his experience building and investing in mission-driven food companies, T.K. discusses the need to re-educate consumers about the benefits of plant protein and address misconceptions around health, processing, and nutrition.

AB 1382, the Ethics Over Aesthetics Act, authored by Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo (R-Corona) and sponsored by political animal advocacy group, Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL), passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee with a unanimous vote of 12-0. Earlier in the week it passed the Assembly Business and Professions Committee with a vote of 17-0.

AB 1382, the Ethics Over Aesthetics Act, authored by Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo (R-Corona) and sponsored by political animal advocacy group, Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL), passed the Assembly Business and Professions Committee with a unanimous vote. The bill will prohibit the sale of animals that have been genetically modified for cosmetic purposes.

On the anniversary of the devastating Los Angeles fires that exposed critical gaps in emergency animal rescue and reunification, Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL) today announced the release of its comprehensive AB 478, FOUND Act Implementation Guide, created to help California cities and counties fulfill the requirements of the landmark law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.

The first part of this multi-part episode with Wayne Pacelle focuses on federal legislation—H.R. 1661/S. 775, the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act—which seeks to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption both within the United States and abroad...