In 2022, Everett, Massachusetts became a leader in the movement for ethical, human-relevant science when it banned animal testing within its city limits.

Now, some two years later, this groundbreaking prohibition is at risk. On January 15, 2025, Everett’s City Council voted to reverse course, prioritizing the interests of local corporations over those of its citizens and reauthorizing the exploitation of mice, rats, and fish in city labs.

This reversal is a tragic misstep that stands to harm humans and nonhuman animals, squander huge amounts of City dollars, and betray the clear want of Everett residents.