Our Hen House

Episode 29: “… depict the Devil in human form”

Posted on31. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

“We have enslaved the rest of the animal creation, and have treated our distant cousins in fur and feathers so badly that beyond doubt, if they were able to formulate a religion, they would depict the Devil in human form.”…

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Spreading Compassion Through Netflix

Posted on30. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Mercy for Animals‘ award-winning documentary, Fowl Play, has been accepted to Netflix. But it won’t become available to watch unless enough people add it to their queue. According to MFA, the film — which…

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Listen

Posted on29. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

I have recently been reminded of how the art of listening has become antiquated somehow. I’ve found myself in too many situations where I either caught myself not listening, or I was blatantly not being listened to.

As vegans, we…

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Sex, Gender and Species

Posted on28. Jul, 2010 by Mariann Sullivan.

Thanks to Animal Blawg for a heads up about this upcoming conference, which sounds really fascinating:

Wesleyan University will be hosting a conference called “Sex, Gender and Species” on February 25 and 26, 2011. The purpose of this conference

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I REALLY Want a Button Maker

Posted on27. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Remember Cabbage Patch Kids? Here’s my most visceral memory of that fad, circa 1983: I wanted one so badly that I couldn’t sleep. At that time, you could get one custom-made, so, after much begging, my mom gifted me one…

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Art of the Animal: An Inside Look at Bold Native

Posted on25. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

The new indie film, Bold Native, has grabbed me and won’t let go. The film — a full-length fiction feature — follows an animal liberator, Charlie, who is spearheading a nationwide action and is wanted both by the…

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Episode 28: “Never wear anything that panics the cat.”

Posted on24. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Welcome to our 28th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Michael Croland from heeb’n’vegan, with cameos by Jasmin’s grandma and mother.

In today’s episode, we give you the low-down on a very special vegan bakery that…

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Do You Find Social Media Terms Confusing? Yeah, Me Too…

Posted on23. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Hubspot Blog — a blog devoted to all things social media — has come out with The Ultimate Glossary: 101 Social Media Marketing Terms Explained. This is your incredibly comprehensive one-stop shop for the meaning of everything from…

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Open Space: A Model for a More Effective Movement

Posted on22. Jul, 2010 by Glenn.

From time to time, we will be featuring guest blog entries from activists who we think are just ducky — folks all around the globe who are advocating for animals in creative and effective ways. Glenn Gaetz fits into that…

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Jane Velez-Mitchell Adopts Kennedy

Posted on21. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

When I was at Adoptapalooza — a massive dog and cat adoption event sponsored by The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals — I met Kennedy. Kennedy was a chihuahua that immediately grabbed my heart. Maybe it…

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Animal Chaplain at Your Service

Posted on20. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Many of our families are comprised of humans and non-humans. Mariann’s and my family is completed by our perfect pit bull, Rose — who keeps things in line for us. And since so many of us have had the sad…

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Artivist Film Festival

Posted on19. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Though this year’s deadline for submissions has passed, you should still know about the Artivist Film Festival. With the mission of “raising awareness for humanity, animals, and the environment,” the Artivist Film Festival brings together audiences with filmmakers,…

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Episode 27: “Too late to go back to sleep.”

Posted on17. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 27th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Dr. Melanie Joy, and with Kyle Knies, as well as Jasmin’s grandma.

On today’s episode, we are coming to you live from Kansas – where we will talk…

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Vegan Author Seeks Savvy Web Designer

Posted on16. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Dr. Melanie Joy, author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: an Introduction to Carnism, is in the process of gathering ideas to create a new website for both activists and non-activists (or, as I like…

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Walk for Farm Animals Organizers Sought

Posted on15. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

In 2007, I was the NYC Farm Sanctuary Walk for Farm Animals coordinator, and my activism was officially transformed forever. Then, in 2008 — while I was on staff at Farm Sanctuary — I was the national Walk…

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“Fowl Play” Chosen for New York International Film Festival

Posted on14. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

An animal rights film chosen as an official selection at a major film festival? Yup. And the festival likes the film so much that they decided to put it on the cover of their promo posters and program? Yup yup!…

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That’s Entertainment

Posted on13. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

When I was at Farm Sanctuary, I was approached by a very musical volunteer who wanted to incorporate her love of music into her activism. She decided to put together a concert to benefit Farm Sanctuary, and we called it…

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Got a Good Tagline?

Posted on12. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

In truth, I kind of don’t want to tell you about this contest, because, selfishly speaking, I want Our Hen House to win. But because my mama taught me not to be a selfish bitch — and in the interest of…

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Episode 26: “… keep alive his inborn sense of wonder…”

Posted on10. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 26th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring an interview with Meena Alagappan of HEART, with special guests Stewart David (Carolina Action for Animals) and Matt Rice (Mercy for Animals).

On today’s show, we begin with a very exciting…

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Thinking Nature — A Call for Papers

Posted on09. Jul, 2010 by Mariann Sullivan.

A new online journal, entitled Thinking Nature, has issued a call for papers for its first issue. The journal will be co-edited by Ben Woodard, an MA student at the European Graduate School, and Timothy…

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Free Webinars You Might Dig

Posted on08. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

For those of you who either are already involved with an animal rights related non-profit or thinking about starting one, you might be interested in some free webinars being offered throughout this month. Thanks to Wild Apricot’s blog…

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22 Reasons (to Get This Doll)

Posted on07. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

My niece, Lila Fay, is about 2 weeks old now. In looking for a welcome-to-this-world gift for her (in addition to the “I Love My Aunt and All Her Tattoos” onesie that I couldn’t resist), I came across

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Creative Online Activism

Posted on06. Jul, 2010 by Mariann Sullivan.

Last week I told you about Jasmin’s opening speech at the inspiring Let Live Conference. Another workshop co-presented by Jasmin — along with Liberation B.C.‘s Glenn Gaetz — entitled “Creative Online Activism” has also…

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Conferences Are Coming to Town

Posted on05. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

With the 2010 Let Live Conference now over and out, let’s focus on some of the other upcoming animal rights conferences that are just about upon us. ‘Tis the season, after all.

Coming up on July 7-11,

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Episode 25: “…something that must never be lost.”

Posted on03. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 25th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Glenn Gaetz and Joanne Chang from Liberation B.C.

In today’s episode, we will share with you a new and exciting activist idea that was gleaned from a workshop at…

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Watch “Jane’s Fight for Animal Rights”

Posted on02. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

JVM is at it again. This Monday, Jane Velez-Mitchell, host of CNN’s Headline News show, “Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell,” is devoting her entire hour-long show to animal rights, featuring leaders from some major AR organizations. She will be covering such…

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Madison Park Sings Out for Animals

Posted on01. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Okay, in all honesty, I had never heard of Madison Park before. But then, I’ve prrrrrrrretty much only ever heard of Rufus Wainright and Patti LuPone, so I’m not really your best judge for what’s hot in the…

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