Should dogs have the same rights as humans?

The case for making man's best friend his equal

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Sunny, the new Obama family dog, on the South Lawn of the White House on Monday.
(Image credit: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Emily Shire

Emily Shire is chief researcher for The Week magazine. She has written about pop culture, religion, and women and gender issues at publications including Slate, The Forward, and Jewcy.