When four new portraits were unveiled at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, they honored individuals whose work reshaped American history and culture. Among them was Temple Grandin—a woman whose influence spans animal welfare, science, and how society understands autism.

A recent animal cruelty investigation in Preble County, Ohio has led to the seizure of 51 animals living in severe neglect and unsafe conditions, a heartbreaking reminder of why strong animal protection laws and enforcement matter.