By John Di Leonardo
If we are serious about living by the principles of Anuvrat—nonviolence, restraint, and compassion—then we must be honest… Read more
By John Di Leonardo
Jai Jinendra,
This past weekend, I had the honor of speaking at the belated Mahavir Jayanti celebration at the Gathering… Read more
By John Di Leonard
As Spring arrives, bringing a season of renewal, two traditions—Anuvrat and Easter—offer a shared moral reminder: our daily… Read more
By Juliana Di Leonardo
As the world around us begins to thaw, the shedding of seasonal depression commences. The days increasingly get longer… Read more
Revered throughout India, bovines are among nature’s most peaceful herbivores. Yet at rodeos such as those run by Professional Bull Riders—which my… Read more
As winter storms blanket the New York metropolitan area in snow and ice and temperatures plunge below freezing, most of us retreat indoors. Wildlife… Read more
By John Di Leonardo
In Minneapolis, a sweeping federal immigration crackdown has become one of the most troubling civil-rights flashpoints of… Read more
In 2025, my organization, Humane Long Island—whose campaigns and rescue work stretch from Manhattan to Montauk—saved the lives of thousands of animals.… Read more
By John Di Leonardo
As the holiday season approaches, many families are tempted by the idea of giving a puppy or kitten as a Christmas gift.… Read more
