NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : 3,000 Participate in Animal Rights March

Activists marched from the White House to the Capitol in support of animal rights. The March for the Animals drew about 3,000 participants, U.S. Park Police said. “Animals don’t have the same rights as people. But they have a fundamental right to life, liberty and freedom from torture,” event coordinator Peter Gerard said. Marchers carried signs and wore T-shirts proclaiming “Meat thinks,” “Respect your fellow earthlings” and “Be a voice for the voiceless.” The march, sponsored by the National Alliance for Animals, attracted more than 40 animal rights groups.