A lawyer for Obama's Dog? Bombshell animal rights idea rocks Green Movement - The Beat - MSNBC

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In the debut segment of The Beat’s new “Open Mind” series, Ari interviews renowned philosopher and author of the new book, “Justice for Animals,” Martha Nussbaum, on her provocative argument that animals should have legal rights and access to the courts with human lawyers representing them. In this new series, MSNBC’s Ari Melber asks viewers to explore novel ideas with an open mind. - Aired on 02/13/2023.

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1. A Number Of Other Nations Have Already Done So

S.Korea to grant legal status to animals to tackle abuse

Korea is one of a handful of countries to recognise animals as beings, with a right to protection, enhanced welfare and respect for life.