Elegy for a One-Year-Old
Back in June, I excerpted from a new book of poetry by Kaaviya Elangkumarabahu. The book is wonderful, and, as I wrote then, all the more impressive for Kaaviya’s age: 12! Today, I present a new poem by Kaaviya on…
Giving Voice
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Nicole on the Mess That is U.S. Racing – and Why We Must Never Let Up
This morning, a guest post from our indomitable executive director, Nicole… “‘Horseracing News’ this week is as much about us as it is about them” by Nicole Arciello The Horseracing Industry found a way to elevate itself to the top…
HW on Northeast Public Radio, in The New Yorker
This week, Northeast Public Radio afforded us a half-hour interview – here. The gracious host, David Guistina, has had me on several times over the years. It’s a wonderful forum with a fantastic reach (parts of 7 northeastern states). Also,…
Media Coverage: “Saratoga library buckles under pressure, silences horse racing critic”
Coverage of the Saratoga Library’s craven cancellation of our talk. This comes from Times Union columnist Chris Churchill, the most widely read writer in the whole of New York’s Capital Region. Off this, we have already secured two more interviews.…
Intimidated by the Abusers, Cowardly Saratoga Library Pulls My Talk
In May, I reached out to the Saratoga Springs Public Library about possibly sponsoring an HW talk. The key word is sponsoring, for another local library had offered to “rent” a room to us, but with no library involvement. There…
A Beautiful New Poetry Collection on Racehorses
This morning, I offer a couple excerpts from The Voice Of Those Who Raced: What They Would Have To Say, a new book of poetry on racehorses – or more specifically, a series that follows the life of one racehorse,…
Speaking for the Horses
Some recent shorts published on our YouTube page…
So Long, Light Up Racing, We Hardly Knew You!
Earlier this month, word came that “Light Up Racing,” a grassroots org launched in 2024 to “drive positive change” in the horseracing industry, is shutting down for good this fall due to a lack of funding and an “alignment” problem…
What a Successful Protest Looks Like…
Led by our indomitable Maryland coordinator (and board member) Jen Sully, HW was out in force for the Preakness Saturday. What’s more, we garnered great coverage – which, of course, amplifies our message exponentially – starting on Friday with the…
About as Bad as It Gets; He Needs Our Voices
After being tipped off yesterday, I immediately sent the following email to the executive secretary of the Montana Board of Horse Racing. I have yet to hear a response and fear I may not until Monday. That said, I encourage…
Could Maryland Lose the Preakness?
The Yonkers Times recently published an article on how to bet the Belmont Stakes; the article had nary a word on the treatment of the horses. So, I wrote this LTE in response. Also: Friday, Kentucky Sports Radio ran a…
HW in “The Sunday Debate” in The New York Times
“The Sunday Debate” (scroll down a bit) in The New York Times: “Yesterday was the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. But with all of the documented problems in horse racing, is it right to continue celebrating the event? “Yes.…