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California’s Ban on Fur is Now Law

January 3, 2023 4:19 pm

California’s ban on the sale of fur is now official, effective January 1, 2023. Whew. Thank goodness we no longer have to be concerned with barbarians who wear fur. Rather, that is what California’s politicians on the left want you...

Nordstrom Announces Ban on Fur and Exotic Animal Skin Sales

October 1, 2020 1:45 pmOctober 2, 2020 1:51 pm

With the announcement by high-end retailer Nordstrom that it will stop selling fur and some “exotic” leather products, the Natural Fibers Alliance immediately condemned Nordstrom’s decision. “Nordstrom’s baffling decision is akin to a steakhouse taking meat off the menu because...

Fur Industry Sues San Francisco

January 14, 2020 7:52 am

‘Memo to California politicians: You do not have the right to stop people from buying things just because you or special-interest lobbyist allies don’t like the products.’ The International Fur Federation, based in London, announced Monday it has filed a...

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CA Gov. Newsom Signs Roadkill Bill; Bans Fur Sales, Circuses, Bobcat Hunting

October 14, 2019 8:24 amOctober 15, 2019 11:18 am

While California will now have the distinction of being the first state in the country to ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products, Gov. Gavin Newsom also just signed a law to allow drivers who fatally strike a...

California Legislature Passes Bill to Ban Fur Industry, but will Governor Newsom Sign It?

September 12, 2019 2:08 amSeptember 12, 2019 7:56 am

The California Legislature Wednesday passed legislation to outlaw new fur products sold to consumers, including mink, rabbit and coyote, knowing after months of testimony, they are putting many retailers, fur farmers and ranchers out of business. Should Gov. Gavin Newsom...

Deceptive Animal Extremists Behind California Fur Ban Legislation

August 27, 2019 5:00 pmAugust 27, 2019 5:01 pm

‘The first casualty in this legislation was the truth.’ Fur is quickly becoming the new “guns and ammo” industry to hate and ban in California. Assemblywoman Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) is the author of AB 44, which would prohibit the sale...