Exploring Animal Activism in Haikus

Exploring Animal Activism in Haikus

Posted on 10. May, 2012 by .

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I was recently walking through the sushi section of my neighborhood grocery store, and was pleased to see they had the “vagetarian” variety. Clearly a typo on the package, I was nonetheless amused, almost to an embarrassing level. …

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Write About the Environment, and Win $1500

Write About the Environment, and Win $1500

Posted on 09. May, 2012 by .

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We just heard about this very special “call for papers” that is not just for academics. In fact, it’s for anyone who writes and is good at it. And what makes it extra-special is that the winning entry will receive …

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Animal Law Scholarships!

Animal Law Scholarships!

Posted on 08. May, 2012 by .

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Here’s an amazing opportunity for law students interested in animal law who have not yet solidified their summer plans. The Animal Legal Defense Fund is offering scholarships for eligible students to attend the Summer Intensive Animal Law program at Lewis …

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Book Review: “The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary” by Andrew Westoll

Book Review: “The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary” by Andrew Westoll

Posted on 07. May, 2012 by .

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When The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary: A True Story of Resilience and Recovery (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011) by Andrew Westoll first hit our radar a few months ago, we could think of no one more perfect to review it

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Episode 121: “I belong to no party and am militant for no one. All my causes, including the most radical, are motivated by the defense of animals.”

Episode 121: “I belong to no party and am militant for no one. All my causes, including the most radical, are motivated by the defense of animals.”

Posted on 05. May, 2012 by .

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Welcome to the 121st episode of Our Hen House, featuring Main Street Vegan author, Victoria Moran, with special guests Lori Gruen and Sally Tamarkin

In today’s episode, Mariann and I discuss the sadly ironic situation of Petunia the

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If You Write It, They Will Read; If You Bake It, They Will Eat: Vegan Food Activism With JL Fields

If You Write It, They Will Read; If You Bake It, They Will Eat: Vegan Food Activism With JL Fields

Posted on 04. May, 2012 by .

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When we heard about the waves that writer and activist JL Fields (of JL Goes Vegan) was making in the world of vegan food activism, we nearly plotzed. This game-changing blogger and advocate is the embodiment of creative, delicious

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Bust Magazine Seeks Vegan Crafters for NYC’s “The Seed”

Bust Magazine Seeks Vegan Crafters for NYC’s “The Seed”

Posted on 03. May, 2012 by .

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The Seed is coming up quickly here in New York City, and we’re excited not only to be speaking at this game-changing vegan event (whose profits will benefit Mercy for Animals and the New York Coalition for Healthy School Food), …

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Shop Our Hen House’s Etsy Page for Mother’s Day

Shop Our Hen House’s Etsy Page for Mother’s Day

Posted on 02. May, 2012 by .

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Today we welcome Our Hen House coordinator Danielle Legg, who is telling us all about the goodies that the Our Hen House Etsy Shop has in store for Mother’s Day (and every other day).

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With Mother’s Day is …

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“THINK VEGAN: Ten Tips to Get You Started,” and “Jasmin Singer Interviews Kathy Freston”

“THINK VEGAN: Ten Tips to Get You Started,” and “Jasmin Singer Interviews Kathy Freston”

Posted on 01. May, 2012 by .

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A few weeks ago, we spoke at the much-buzzed-about Worcester VegFest, right outside of Boston. We told you all about this massive and inspiring event on the 119th episode of our podcast (also available via iTunes), which — …

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Book Review: “Every Twelve Seconds: Industrialized Slaughter and the Politics of Sight” by Timothy Pachirat

Book Review: “Every Twelve Seconds: Industrialized Slaughter and the Politics of Sight” by Timothy Pachirat

Posted on 30. Apr, 2012 by .

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A few podcast episodes ago, on Episode 118, author and powerhouse Timothy Pachirat — the mastermind behind Every Twelve Seconds: Industrialized Slaughter and the Politics of Sight, wowed us with his heartfelt and harrowing stories of working in

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Episode 120: “You are entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts.”

Episode 120: “You are entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts.”

Posted on 28. Apr, 2012 by .

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Welcome to the 120th episode of Our Hen House, featuring vegan chef Ayinde Howell

In today’s episode, we talk all about The Seed: A Vegan Experience, which is set to come to Soho on June 16 and 17.…

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Announcing the Winner of Our Essay Contest, “Why It’s Unethical to Eat Meat.” Congratulations, Alan W. Peck!

Announcing the Winner of Our Essay Contest, “Why It’s Unethical to Eat Meat.” Congratulations, Alan W. Peck!

Posted on 27. Apr, 2012 by .

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Congratulations to Alan W. Peck, the winner of the Our Hen House essay contest, “Calling All Herbivores: Tell Us Why It’s Unethical to Eat Meat.” Alan’s essay stood out as being funny, accessible, yet still carrying a profound

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Runner-Up for Essay Contest: “Why It’s Unethical to Eat Meat” by Loren Fry

Runner-Up for Essay Contest: “Why It’s Unethical to Eat Meat” by Loren Fry

Posted on 26. Apr, 2012 by .

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We’re excited to announce another runner-up for our contest, “Calling All Herbivores: Tell Us Why It’s Unethical to Eat Meat.” It is by Loren Fry. Tomorrow we will announce the winner, so stay tuned.

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RUNNER-UP

Why It’s

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More Essay Results: “Why It’s Unethical to Eat Meat” by Runner-Up Britt LoSacco

More Essay Results: “Why It’s Unethical to Eat Meat” by Runner-Up Britt LoSacco

Posted on 25. Apr, 2012 by .

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Today we continue our essay results with runner-up Britt LoSacco. 

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RUNNER-UP

Why It’s Unethical to Eat Meat

by Britt LoSacco

Contrary to what many omnivores assert, whether to eat meat is not simply a matter of taste or personal …

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Rolling Out the Results: “Meat Ethics” by Runner-Up Joanna Strittmatter

Rolling Out the Results: “Meat Ethics” by Runner-Up Joanna Strittmatter

Posted on 24. Apr, 2012 by .

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Yesterday, we started rolling out the results of our contest, “Calling All Herbivores: Tell Us Why It’s Unethical to Eat Meat.” Today we are publishing the fantastic essay of our second of four runners-up (followed by the winner,

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Rolling Out Our Contest Results: “Why It’s Unethical to Eat Meat,” Starting With Runner-Up Ashley Capps

Rolling Out Our Contest Results: “Why It’s Unethical to Eat Meat,” Starting With Runner-Up Ashley Capps

Posted on 23. Apr, 2012 by .

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In response to The New York Times’ recent contest, “Calling All Carnivores: Tell Us Why It’s Ethical to Eat Meat,” launched by “The Ethicist,” a column written by Ariel Kaminer, we launched a counter-contest, “Calling All Herbivores:

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Episode 119: “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”

Episode 119: “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”

Posted on 21. Apr, 2012 by .

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Welcome to the 119th episode of Our Hen House, featuring the undercover investigator, “Pete,” with special appearances by Kaitlyn Miklinevich (of Tie Dye Files) and Drew Wilson (of VegWorcester). 

In today’s episode, we discuss the …

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The Vegan Feed: Podcasts and More

The Vegan Feed: Podcasts and More

Posted on 20. Apr, 2012 by .

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We don’t have to tell you how much we love podcasting. If you’ve been paying attention, then you know that this weekend marks our 119th consecutive weekly episode, and will feature undercover investigator, “Pete,” who has been has been the lead …

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10 Random Things You Should Know

10 Random Things You Should Know

Posted on 19. Apr, 2012 by .

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Here are 10 Random Things You Should Know…

  1. If you’re in NYC, there are some great events happening tonight, and in the coming weeks. Tonight, artist Sue Coe — who we featured in our most recent Art of the Animal
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Virtual Gallery “Urban Ranch Project” Brings Awareness to Injustice Against Animals, Human and Non

Virtual Gallery “Urban Ranch Project” Brings Awareness to Injustice Against Animals, Human and Non

Posted on 18. Apr, 2012 by .

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Artist Alysse Stepanian recently launched a virtual art exhibit entitled “Urban Ranch Project” which aims to “bring awareness to injustice against humans and non-humans and to encourage artists to become politically and socially active through their work.”

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Conversations at the Grocery Store, Brought to You by My “Cow Ribbon”

Conversations at the Grocery Store, Brought to You by My “Cow Ribbon”

Posted on 17. Apr, 2012 by .

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There is a small ribbon on my bag that gets some very big attention. Unusually, it is cow-patterned, hence the raised eyebrows on the subway, the head tilts and furrowed brows while waiting on line.

Grocery Store Activism

“What’s that …

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Book Review (AND GIVEAWAY!): “Vegan Pregnancy Survival Guide” by Sayward Rebhal

Book Review (AND GIVEAWAY!): “Vegan Pregnancy Survival Guide” by Sayward Rebhal

Posted on 16. Apr, 2012 by .

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Today we welcome guest-reviewer, and mom-to-be, Robyn Lazara, who is giving us her take on Vegan Pregnancy Survival Guide, by Sayward Rebhal. And read on for your chance to win a copy for yourself! 

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Book Review: Vegan

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Episode 118:  “Today’s problems cannot be solved if we still think the way we thought when we created them.”

Episode 118: “Today’s problems cannot be solved if we still think the way we thought when we created them.”

Posted on 14. Apr, 2012 by .

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Welcome to the 118th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Timothy Pachirat, author of Every Twelve Seconds: Industrialized Slaughter and the Politics of Sight.

In today’s episode, we will make a very big announcement about where we’ll …

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Q&A With Vegan Entrepeneur, Eric Hopf

Q&A With Vegan Entrepeneur, Eric Hopf

Posted on 13. Apr, 2012 by .

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If you’re a NYC-area vegan, get ready to thank Eric Hopf for improving your life by a factor of a million. Eric is a stay-at-home dad, vegan activist turned small business owner, and the mastermind behind Vegan Bodega, New …

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Bookmark This: “Vegan Freak” Book Drive, and Sharing Your Old AR Reads

Bookmark This: “Vegan Freak” Book Drive, and Sharing Your Old AR Reads

Posted on 12. Apr, 2012 by .

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Evolve for Animals, in addition to having the best name ever, is an “education-based nonprofit organization that unabashedly advocates for the total and unfettered rights of non-human animals.” Their current book drive and fundraiser is one that we could not …

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Pledge to (Help Your Friends) Go Vegan

Pledge to (Help Your Friends) Go Vegan

Posted on 11. Apr, 2012 by .

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In the past few years, various “Veg Pledge” campaigns have gained traction and mainstream attention. An obvious example is “Meatless Mondays,” which has become popularized by folks like Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart — both of whom partake — as …

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Book Review: “The Adventures of Vivian Sharpe, Vegan Superhero” by Marla Rose

Book Review: “The Adventures of Vivian Sharpe, Vegan Superhero” by Marla Rose

Posted on 10. Apr, 2012 by .

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We are delighted to welcome back to Our Hen House guest reviewer Stephen Lukas, who is giving us his take on the exciting new young adult novel, The Adventures of Vivian Sharpe, Vegan Superhero, by Marla Rose. 

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Our Hen House’s Big Move to the West Coast, A.K.A. Mariann’s Animal Law Adventure!

Our Hen House’s Big Move to the West Coast, A.K.A. Mariann’s Animal Law Adventure!

Posted on 09. Apr, 2012 by .

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It’s time for me to spill the beans. It is with abiding excitement, eager anticipation, bursting pride, and a few flitting butterflies, that I would like to tell you some very big news for Mariann and me, and — of …

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