Announcing Our Advisory Board

Announcing Our Advisory Board

Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

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Last week, we were pretty ecstatic to learn that Our Hen House officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. That means that all donations you make are tax-deductible and, as always, hugely appreciated!

With our new status as a…

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The Regal Vegan Talks to Our Hen House

The Regal Vegan Talks to Our Hen House

Posted on 26. Aug, 2010 by Kyle.

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“Regal” isn’t the first word people usually associate with vegans, but it certainly is the most appropriate title for Ella Nemcova, a.k.a. The Regal Vegan. Ella, the creator of the decadent-tasting (but good-for-you) lentil and walnut paté, Faux Gras

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More Bridges

More Bridges

Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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This past June, we told you about Mercy for Animals‘ (then) upcoming involvement with the NYC Gay Pride Parade. The animal rights group marched with a banner that read, “No One is Free While Others are Oppressed.” In…

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Our Hen House Covers Broadway Barks

Our Hen House Covers Broadway Barks

Posted on 24. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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I’m blue in the face. And I’ll continue to be. Because I’ve said over and over and again, and I’ll continue to drum this in: adding a video component to your activist efforts is vital. That means everything from the…

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“Take 5 Save 5″ Made Me Plotz

“Take 5 Save 5″ Made Me Plotz

Posted on 23. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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I once found a roommate on Craigslist. Turns out we lived together perfectly, and, even years after the apartment moved on to house its next tenants, Rachel and I remain friends to this today. Through Craigslist, I’ve also scored a…

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Episode 32: “The squirrel that you kill in jest…”

Episode 32: “The squirrel that you kill in jest…”

Posted on 21. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

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Welcome to the 32nd podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Carter Dillard.

On today’s episode, we come to you from Sag Harbor, where we’re grateful that we have family right by the beach. Joining us today is animal rights…

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Book Clubs Aren’t Just for Oprah Anymore

Book Clubs Aren’t Just for Oprah Anymore

Posted on 20. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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My mom belongs to a book club. So does my grandma. Chances are, your mom and grandma belong to one, too.

But book clubs aren’t just for Oprah’s picks anymore. Not that I have anything at all against books like…

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Art for Pitties

Art for Pitties

Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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Remember this Call for Artists, for a project entitled Art for Pitties? Well, the artists came and the vision was realized. Now, on Saturday, August 21, 40+ original works of art created by animal-loving artists worldwide, will be…

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Calling All Classroom Teachers with HEART

Calling All Classroom Teachers with HEART

Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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HEART is at it again. Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers is offering a humane education course this fall for teachers of grades K-5. The course will focus on how teachers can bring up issues such as animal rights,…

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Volunteer Job of a Lifetime

Volunteer Job of a Lifetime

Posted on 17. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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Four Feet Forward is an organization that you need to know about. Created to assist grassroots animal protection organizations with their legal and media campaigns, Four Feet Forward was founded by sister and brother team Courtney and Carter Dillard. It has since…

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Every Living Being

Every Living Being

Posted on 16. Aug, 2010 by Mariann.

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An intriguing new book has appeared in the Human-Animal Studies realm (which is apparently also known “anthrozoology” which makes it sounds fancier but is kind of a mouthful).

Every Living Being: Representations of Nonhuman Animals in the Exploration of

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Episode 31: “…such a wonder that I think I’ll stay in bed.”

Episode 31: “…such a wonder that I think I’ll stay in bed.”

Posted on 14. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

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Welcome to the 31st podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring David Cassuto.

On today’s episode, we come to you from Big Sur, California where we are searching for good food, breathless from the scenery, and trying to weed…

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Vegan101 Web Show

Vegan101 Web Show

Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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As reported by Ecorazzi, actress Joanne Rose has launched a new comedic web show called Vegan101. In it, she takes stereotypes of vegans to the nth degree, lightheartedly poking fun at our lifestyle. Joanne uses humor…

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Animal Cops

Animal Cops

Posted on 12. Aug, 2010 by Mariann.

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We all know that, when it comes to laws protecting animals, the problem isn’t only that the laws on the books aren’t strong enough. The other problem is that the laws that we do have are not adequately enforced. One…

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Another Worthy Meal-Delivery Service

Another Worthy Meal-Delivery Service

Posted on 11. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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We’ve blogged about vegan meal-delivery services before. For the busy (and uh, comfortable) vegan, services like this can make life a lot easier — and more healthy. Enter Lagustas Luscious. Though I haven’t tried their food (yet!), what…

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NAVS “Art for Animals” Winners Announced

NAVS “Art for Animals” Winners Announced

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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Perhaps I’m living under a rock, but I just found out about the National Anti-Vivisection Society‘s Art for Animals contest (not to be confused with our Art of the Animal series). I love that this contest…

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Are Pigeon Shoots Cruel?

Are Pigeon Shoots Cruel?

Posted on 09. Aug, 2010 by Mariann.

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One of the most frustrating things for lawyers in private practice who wish to help animals is the fact that cruelty laws, the basic animal protection statutes, are criminal laws. Thus, with a few exceptions, enforcement of the laws is…

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Episode 30: “the patience of the universe…”

Episode 30: “the patience of the universe…”

Posted on 07. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

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Welcome to the 30th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Zoe Weil.

In today’s episode, we come to you from the City by the Bay, San Francisco. We’ll start by telling you about our vegan adventures and misadventures, including…

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Time to Chow Down

Time to Chow Down

Posted on 06. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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Here’s an activist tool for all of you who like to host screenings. The movie, Chow Down, has finally come out, and I’m ready to bite in. The film follows Charlie — a “devoted husband and father of…

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“Finding Vegan”: What a Find!

“Finding Vegan”: What a Find!

Posted on 05. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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Kathy Patalsky (from the vegan blog, Healthy Happy Life — which, by the way and hold onto your socks, has over 55,000 Twitter followers) has announced the creation of a new, user-submitted vegan blog, called

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Brody’s Bakery Bakes Up Compassion

Brody’s Bakery Bakes Up Compassion

Posted on 04. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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I first heard about Brody’s Bakery from my friend, Lynn Chen, who blogged about Brody’s for her blog, The Actor’s Diet. Lynn — who is based in L.A. — had received a mail order from Brody’s…

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Animal Guardian Pins

Animal Guardian Pins

Posted on 03. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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Similar to Liberation B.C.‘s brilliant cow ribbons, the animal advocacy media group, Rational Animal, has a very clever activist pin of their own. The Animal Guardian pin, along with their snazzy orange…

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