The Elephant in the Courtroom

A curious legal crusade to redefine personhood is raising profound questions about the interdependence of the animal and human kingdoms.

Singer, an Australian philosopher, popularized the concept of “speciesism,” which he compared to racism and sexism. “All animals are equal,” he asserted, adding, “The basic principle of equality does not require equal or identical  treatment;  it requires equal consideration.” Singer did not actually advocate for legal rights but for expa