Our Hen House

Women’s Studies and Animal Rights

Posted on31. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

We recently heard from an amazing animal activist who is working toward social justice for animals and others through the world of academia, and is currently doing so in the context of a feminist conference. Chris Taylor, who lives in…

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“Strut Your Mutt”

Posted on30. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Strut Your Mutt is an event organized by Best Friends Animal Society, in which thousands of people gather together with their favorite four-footed best friend (the dog variety) and, well, take a walk together. As you can imagine,…

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Episode 33: “‘Can They Suffer?’”

Posted on28. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to episode 33rd podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Steven M. Wise.

Today, we’re back home in NYC. Mariann’s animal law classes have started, and Jasmin has given up coffee. We also have some exciting announcements from…

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Announcing Our Advisory Board

Posted on27. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

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

Posted on26. Aug, 2010 by Kyle Knies.

“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

Posted on25. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

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

Posted on24. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

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

Posted on23. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

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…”

Posted on21. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

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

Posted on20. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

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

Posted on19. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

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

Posted on18. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

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

Posted on17. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

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

Posted on16. Aug, 2010 by Mariann Sullivan.

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.”

Posted on14. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

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

Posted on13. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

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

Posted on12. Aug, 2010 by Mariann Sullivan.

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

Posted on11. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

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

Posted on10. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

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?

Posted on09. Aug, 2010 by Mariann Sullivan.

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…”

Posted on07. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

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

Posted on06. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

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!

Posted on05. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

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

Posted on04. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

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

Posted on03. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

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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“No Mercy” — An Art Installation

Posted on02. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

We have recently been turned on to artist and activist Mara Lefebvre, whose current project — “No Mercy” – is an art installation exploring how we treat the animals we eat. According to Mara, “‘No Mercy’ is a…

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