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Vacation!!!!!

Posted on31. May, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Well, summer is just about upon us.  We are, thus, inspired to think about vacations and how to best enjoy them as a vegan. Not to mention the fact that, even on vacation, it’s important to do your part for …

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Adoptapalooza

Posted on30. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Last week, we attended The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals‘ Adoptapalooza.  Since then, my brain has been bombarded with images of cute doggies and kitties, which has been just lovely. I covered the event for the Mayor’s Alliance.

As …

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Episode 20: “… Man loved the birds and invented cages.”

Posted on29. May, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 20th podcast episode of Our Hen House, a place to find our way to change the world for animals. Today’s episode features Brad Goldberg.

Today, we will start by updating you about a very special adoption event …

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Finding Inspiration as a Blog-tivist

Posted on28. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

I know a lot of you reading this are bloggers. Which means that, like me, you have your moments of pure frustration or even writer’s block. You might even be one of those bloggers who has started a new blog …

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Make it Viral (Like Never Before)

Posted on26. May, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

We don’t normally post news items (though we talk about them on our podcast). But sometimes something happens that is so big that everybody in the animal protection movement needs to be on it. Erik Marcus’s post from Vegan.com inspired …

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Opening the Courthouse Door?

Posted on26. May, 2010 by Mariann Sullivan.

An interesting lawsuit is playing out in Robeson County, North Carolina and animal lawyers might want to pay attention. The suit was brought by a local animal rights activist (sounds like the kiss of death already, right?) against the county shelter, …

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Vegan Rights

Posted on25. May, 2010 by Mariann Sullivan.

There are a limited number of arenas in which people can claim that they have been unfairly deprived of a vegan diet.  These, of course, all involve situations in which people do not, for whatever reason, have access to alternative foods and must eat …

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Drew Barrymore to star in “Whales”

Posted on24. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Whales have been getting some much-needed attention recently, which we can likely attribute to the big publicity that Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has received with its television hit, Whale Wars. Celebrities like Sean Penn and Linda Blair are avid …

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FLAPping Your Wings

Posted on23. May, 2010 by Mariann Sullivan.

Sometimes when you live in a city, you can start to think that wildlife is out there somewhere, not a real part of your life, and that the only way you can participate in helping wild animals is to donate …

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Episode 19: “Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty …”

Posted on22. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Welcome to the 19th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Martin Rowe, Kelly Overton, and Jasmin’s grandma.

In today’s episode, we will tell you all about a perfect little doggie in Puerto Rico who we were lucky enough to …

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LGBT Vegans Unite

Posted on21. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Maybe it’s because I’m gay, but I’m constantly interested in learning more about the connections between gay rights and animal rights. This is a subject I actually wrote about for Satya Magazine several years ago. (By the way, if you …

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Tips on Tape

Posted on20. May, 2010 by Mariann Sullivan.

There are many remarkable people working tirelessly to rescue animals, often unsung and unthanked other than by the grateful nuzzles and licks from their foundlings. But even those of us who, while we may care about animals, do not deliberately …

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One Step Closer to Feeding the World

Posted on19. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

EarthSave’s Meals for Health Program is a “60-day intervention program where underprivileged people are taught to eat a healthy plant-based diet.” This new project is getting some big attention from vegan health professionals such as Rip Esselstyn, John McDougall M.D., …

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Art of the Animal: Joy Askew

Posted on18. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Art of the Animal is a new series featuring different artists of all kinds who are speaking up for animals through their art. Earlier this month, we launched the series with a glimpse into the provocative work of visual artist …

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How to PACK a Punch

Posted on17. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Our dog, Rose — a perfect pit bull — was rescued several years ago after being found chained in a park where she had been for several days. It was also evident that she had just finished weening puppies. Rose …

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Race and Food

Posted on16. May, 2010 by Mariann Sullivan.

The journal Race/Ethnicity: Multidisciplinary Global Concepts is focusing its Summer, 2011 issue on “Race and the Food System”  and has issued a call for papers. The deadline is November 15, 2010.

There are clearly many topics within this broad …

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Episode 18: “…things that matter.”

Posted on15. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Welcome to the 18th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Ledy Van Kavage, Kelly Overton, and Kyle Knies.

In today’s episode, we come to you from Puerto Rico, where we have found ourselves full — with vegan mofongo, and …

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Stamps to the Rescue

Posted on14. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Chances are, you still send mail sometimes…  As in, real mail… The kind you have to post. Ya with me?

Now — in addition to all the “Meat is Murder” stickers you probably already put on your envelopes …

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Reason #948 to Love Portland: Veg 101 Classes

Posted on13. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

I first learned about NW Veg’s “Veg 101″ classes through an article in The Oregonian, which in and of itself is pretty groovy. You might already know what a media maven I am, and to get coverage like that …

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PATH Says Wildlife Damage in the Gulf is Much Bigger Than BP Will Admit

Posted on12. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

In the wake of the oil spill disaster off the gulf coast of Mexico, Our Hen House has been following People Protecting Animals and their Habitats’ efforts to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife. Executive Director Kelly Overton was on our podcast …

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Our Hen House Talks to The Vegan Police

Posted on11. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Though I’d heard of The Vegan Police and had long admired their work from afar, I recently was able to meet two of the three masterminds behind it — the fabulous Dylan Powell and dynamite Crista Murphy. (The third is …

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Jonathan Horowitz: Art of the Animal

Posted on10. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

We are excited to announce a new project here at Our Hen House, called Art of the Animal.

Art of the Animal will be an ongoing series where we will feature different artists from all modalities (visual artists, musicians, …

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Human-Animal Studies

Posted on09. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

The University of Redlands in southern California is now offering an undergraduate minor in Human-Animal Studies. I was happy to see Kathie Jenni — the brains behind this program — quoted in the Press Enterprise as saying, “Human-animal studies is …

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Episode 17: “… nobody need wait a single moment …”

Posted on07. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Welcome to the 17th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring special guests Paul Shapiro and Kelly Overton.

In today’s episode, we will begin by talking about some strong new vegans, as well as some artistic ones … .

Joining …

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“Animals and Religion” at Harvard

Posted on07. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

For many people, religion is the basis of their ethical belief structure, and the failure of many mainstream religions to specifically incorporate animals presents a quandary. At Our Hen House, we love to find opportunities to shed light on the …

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Book Review: 600 Miles to Goat

Posted on06. May, 2010 by Kyle Knies.

Everyone loves a good adventure story. When it comes to real-life adventures about animal advocacy, it doesn’t get any better than 600 Miles to Goat. Josh Hooten, co-founder of Herbivore Clothing Company and all-around vegan superstar, chronicles a 600-mile …

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Our Hen House Talks to Moby

Posted on05. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Yeah, you know Moby. He’s that cute bald guy who has been making music and making change since the 80′s. And not just any music … and not just any change. First he went platinum, then he went vegan. …

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PATH Seeks Help With Oil Spill Rescue Efforts

Posted on04. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

UPDATE: MooShoes will be donating 10% of all in store sales on Saturday, May 8th and Sunday May 9th to PATH. They will also provide customers with an additional 5% off of your purchase if you donate any of the desperately needed supplies that …

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Vegan Food Blogger Taking a “Souljourn”

Posted on03. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Vegan food blogs are obviously a very popular trend these days, and that’s a good thing. Just by googling “vegan food blog,” I came up with over twelve million results. That’s a lot of tofu.

From time to time, we …

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Call for Papers: Women and Food

Posted on02. May, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Here is an interesting call for papers, especially for those interested in a scholarly examination of the feminist implications of dairy and egg production:

What are you eating, and what’s eating you? Women are frequently the target audience for many

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Episode 16: “… stretched to a new idea …”

Posted on01. May, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 16th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring special guest Joan Schaffner.

In today’s episode, we will discuss a popular new cooking competition that’s raising eyebrows — and lowering cholesterol! — throughout New York City. We’ll also …

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