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Guess Who Got Into NYU?

Posted on30. Sep, 2010 by Mariann Sullivan.

This is big news.

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Brad Goldberg of Animal Welfare Trust, New York University is launching an “Animal Studies Initiative.” The program, which will be run by Professor Dale Jamieson, will not…

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Figure Out the “Who Cares?” Factor

Posted on29. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Big Duck is a resource for non-profits that helps with the strategy, writing, design, and overall communication for organizations. Their blog — Duck Call — is one I find useful in so many ways. It’s succinctly written, and…

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“Lesbian vegans, but no cliché” OMG! Time Out NY!

Posted on28. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Somebody pinch us. We are two elated “radical chicks.” That’s how writer Beth Greenfield described us in her feature for Time Out New York, which hits newsstands tomorrow. The online version of the article is up, and we have officially…

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Exhibit Art (and Compassion)

Posted on28. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

If you’ve been paying attention, you know that I’m a big fan of the book Our Farm: By the Animals of Farm Sanctuary. The children’s book of poetry is written by Maya Gottfried (who recently wrote a

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Video: ABA Animal Law Committee Volunteers for BAD RAP

Posted on27. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

As hard as it is to believe, when Mariann and I visited San Francisco this past August, we did do a little more than simply sample the incredible vegan cuisine. Mariann was there as part of the Animal…

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Episode 37: “…a fundamental debacle…”

Posted on25. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 37th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring VegNews’ publishers, Joe Connelly and Colleen Holland.

In today’s episode, we will give you the low-down on the joy of our new, one-of-a-kind, vegan-produced tote-bags; the horrors of the…

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Call for Papers: Thinking About Animals

Posted on24. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Here’s a call for papers for those of you interested in further exploring animals issues through academia. You might want to inspire yourself by rereading activist Chis Taylor’s proposal for her upcoming paper (to be presented at a…

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Save the Piranhas — One Activist’s Story

Posted on23. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Matt Ellerbeck has a thing for piranhas. A self-described “piranha advocate and conservationist,” Matt started the virtual campaign, Save the Piranhas. I was impressed with Matt’s story because he has single-handedly turned his passion into action. Save the…

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The Cat’s Meow

Posted on22. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Yesterday, we talked about the importance of exposing animal cruelty through video. Obviously there are myriad examples of how this has worked, time and time again, in raising consciousness about animal cruelty. Undercover investigations — specifically those of

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Exposing Animal Exploitation Through Video

Posted on21. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

The San Gennaro Feast is an annual outdoor festival held in Little Italy here in NYC. According to its website, the Feast is dedicated to keeping alive the spirit and faith of the early Italian immigrants. There’s parades, music, and…

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Party With Us On October 1

Posted on20. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

We’re baffled by how quickly our launch party has approached. I distinctly remember thinking I had loads of time to get this together, since the festivities weren’t until October, which was about as far away as I could imagine. And…

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Episode 36: “…we all stand on equal footing…”

Posted on18. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 36th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Peter Singer.

In today’s episode, we’ll give you the low-down on why Jasmin was telling a theatre full of perfect strangers all about her adolescent secrets; we’ll discuss Lady…

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Organize a Screening of Bold Native at Your College

Posted on17. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Bold Native is a film literally like no other. A feature-length movie about animal liberation, Bold Native follows Charlie, an animal liberator wanted by the government. But the movie is so much more than that: it brilliantly and honestly examines…

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Don’t Merely Complain About Lady Gag-Gag… Do Something

Posted on16. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

You probably know by now that Lady GaGa showed up at the MTV Video Music Awards wearing a dress made entirely of real meat. I’ve seen this horrifying story shared amongst animal activists literally hundreds of times on Facebook and…

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Institute for Humane Education Seeks Executive Director

Posted on15. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

One of our favorite organizations, Institute for Humane Education (IHE), is seeking an Executive Director. IHE — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization –works to create a humane world for humans, the environment, and animals through humane education. Its founder,…

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Salad Bar Project

Posted on14. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Chef Ann Cooper (of The LunchBox) and Whole Foods have a vision of placing a healthy salad bar in every public school in the country, so they’ve formed The Great American Salad Bar Project (or, appropriately, GASP).…

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Book Review (and GIVEAWAY): The Tourist Trail

Posted on13. Sep, 2010 by Kyle Knies.

Biologist Angela Haynes leads a solitary life at a penguin research station in Patagonia. Her daily activities revolve around, well, penguins: examining their burrows, listening to the relentless cries of the birds, and occasionally stitching her hand after encounters with…

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Episode 35: “…our circle of compassion…”

Posted on11. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 35th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary Director and Co-founder, Jenny Brown.

In today’s episode, as we prepare to come off of a 10-day juice fast, we will bring you our…

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Purchase ABA Animal Law Books and Benefit Our Hen House!

Posted on10. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Recently, Our Hen House became an affiliate with the American Bar Association. Through our partnership, when you purchase one of the animal law related books published by the American Bar Association through our affiliate site, Our Hen House…

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How I Found My Inner Activist, by Way of Brooklyn

Posted on09. Sep, 2010 by Visiting Animal.

I’m lucky enough to know writer and publicist Maya Gottfried, today’s visiting animal here in Our Hen House. I first met Maya (over email, anyhow) several years ago, while I was on staff at Farm Sanctuary. She was passionate and…

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Vegan Mania, Chicago Style

Posted on08. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

The Chicago Diner is one of our favorite restaurants on the planet. “Meat-Free Since ’83,” the vegan restaurant has the best sandwiches, shakes (try their peanut butter chocolate variety), and brunch food around. Even though I’m slightly annoyed that it’s…

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Animal Law Positions

Posted on07. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

For you law students out there: Meyer Glitzenstein & Crystal, a public interest firm in Washington, D.C. (and perhaps the best firm in the country for animal law), is now accepting applications for clerkships for the Spring 2011 semester…

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Africa Animal Welfare Action Conference

Posted on06. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Today starts the Africa Animal Welfare Action Conference (AAWA), taking place in Nairobi. Our friends over at environmental and animal activism group, Brighter Green, will be attending. Executive Director of Brighter Green, Mia MacDonald, will be

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Episode 34: ““A Robin Redbreast in a Cage Puts all Heaven in a Rage.”

Posted on04. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 34th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring author John Yunker.

Today, as we enter our fourth day of juice fasting, you’ll hear about our kale and carrot woes, our dreams of seitan piccata, and our determination…

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Continue Your Animal Law Education

Posted on03. Sep, 2010 by Mariann Sullivan.

The Animal Law Committee of the American Bar Association TIPS Section has two incredibly exciting upcoming CLE programs. The committee is trying out a new format — teleconferences — in hopes of reaching the widest audience possible. After all, lawyers…

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How to Have Your “Fairsay”

Posted on02. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Here’s a resource for you go-getters: Fairsay. Based in the U.K., Fairsay provides advice, support and training for advocacy organizations on the most effective ways to “e-campaign.”Even if you’re not interested in or can’t afford their for-fee services…

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Bull City Vegan Challenge

Posted on01. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

When you think of North Carolina, chances are “vegan-friendly” isn’t the first thought that pops into your mind. Activist/musician, Eleni Vlachos (a vegan) along with chef/musician Shirlé Hale-Koslowski (not a vegan), decided it was time to change that.

Durham, NC —…

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