Archive for April, 2011
Episode 68: “Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed.”
Posted on30. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 68th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Dr. Neal Barnard, M.D., and Dan Dunbar.
In today’s episode, we’ll give you our full report on our Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale, including the good, the better, and the …
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The Unfolding Narrative of THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE
Posted on29. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE is on its way to becoming a feature-length cinematic documentary (and, according to the website, a “resourceful, unfolding, narrative web experience”) that will cover the horrors of animal exploitation. Filmmaker Liz Marshall is no stranger …
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Send Isa Moskowitz Your Cat Tchotchkes
Posted on28. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
Isa Moskowitz, author of several thousand bestselling vegan cookbooks (well, six), including Vegan With a Vengeance and Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World, has a plan to save the world, one cat tchotchke at a time. According to …
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Herbivore GIVEAWAY: What Would Your Billboard Say?
Posted on27. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
Though it’s slightly inappropriate, it’s true that — in my head — I am having a mad passionate love affair with Herbivore Clothing, and it’s founders, Josh Hooten and Michelle Schwegmann. Herbivore, which is part of the vegan mini-mall…
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Change the World for Pit Bulls
Posted on26. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
If you don’t yet know a pit bull, then I will make the bold assumption that your life is not as fulfilled as it could be. As the proud human companion to the sweetest pit in the Big Apple, I …
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Conference in Cultural Studies, Paris, Seeking Speakers on AR
Posted on25. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
The 9th International Crossroads in Cultural Studies Conference, which is set to take place from July 2-6 in the City of Light, is currently seeking speakers to present on animal rights law, animal slaughter and religious rites, relations between humans …
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Episode 67: “The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous.”
Posted on23. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 67th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Joe Cross, filmmaker behind Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead.
In today’s episode, we will tell you about Jasmin’s adventure with corsets — all for the animals, of course. We’ll …
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Run for the Animals
Posted on22. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, a 400-acre refuge for farm animals and wildlife, located on the Potomac River just outside of Washington, D.C., is organizing their 8th annual Run for the Animals, scheduled for May 15 at Wheaton Regional …
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YEA Camp: Yeah, I Wanna Go
Posted on21. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
Last year, we told you about YEA Camp (that’s, Youth Empowered Action Camp), a summer program for young movers and shakers who want to change the world. Well, as spring blossoms begin to bloom, it’s time again to consider your …
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New Vegan Stock Photo Site: Call for Photographers and Advertisers!
Posted on20. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
I totally thought I was a genius when I came up with the idea of creating a vegan stock photo site, but it turns out that — if I was a genius — I was not the only one. Blogger …
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Animal Law Summer School
Posted on19. Apr, 2011 by Mariann Sullivan.
Once again I wish I could be in Portland, Oregon this summer for another of the offerings of the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis and Clark Law School. Yet again, the Center will be presenting what looks to …
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Studying Human-Animal Relations, In Person AND ONLINE!!
Posted on18. Apr, 2011 by Mariann Sullivan.
Canisius College in Buffalo, New York is really taking a leadership role in the academic examination of animals and society. The school has so many different aspects to its animal studies program that it has created an Institute for the …
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Episode 66: “Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way.”
Posted on16. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 66th episode of Our Hen House, featuring James E. McWilliams.
In today’s episode, we will tell you about the fundraiser we attended, Comedy for Karma, including our take on the amazing vegan comics, and the pitiful, …
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Writing for Animal Rights
Posted on15. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
Last night, I presented the second installment of the “Changemaker Series,” a collaboration between Our Hen House and Mercy for Animals. The first workshop, which I presented two months ago, was called “From Veganism to Activism” and focused on …
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Isa Moskowitz and Gary Loewenthal Talk Bake Sale
Posted on14. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
Unless you’ve been living under a box of egg replacer, you are already aware that it’s that tasty time again: The Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale (WVBS) is once again upon us! The brainchild of ethical pioneer Gary Loewenthal — who …
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A Vegan Art Show in New York City (and Beyond?)
Posted on13. Apr, 2011 by Nick Laccetti.
The Romantics believed that artists are the unacknowledged legislators of the world. If so, then those of us in the animal rights movement would do well to give greater support to artists who uphold a vision of liberation for non-human …
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A Hot Ticket to the Vegan Prom
Posted on12. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
Finally, I have a date to the prom! Though — okay — teenage-Jasmin of the 1990′s somewhat begrudgingly opted to go to the Museum of Modern Art instead of the junior prom (DORK!), and chose to attend the Tony …
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Political Animals
Posted on11. Apr, 2011 by Mariann Sullivan.
It’s just possible that you are a bit dissatisfied with the work of elected officials at the moment. In fact, it sometimes seems like we elect the dopiest people we know to lead us. What’s the solution to this crazy …
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Episode 65: “Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!”
Posted on09. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 65th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Gene Baur, Delci Winders, and Jenny Rigterink.
In today’s episode, we come to you from New Orleans, Louisiana, where we will give you the rundown on the vegan and …
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Calling All Bakers! Cupcake Activism with Our Hen House and Vegucated the Movie
Posted on08. Apr, 2011 by Nick Laccetti.
The annual Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale is a tasty opportunity for activism and fundraising on the grassroots level. Though you would think a brownie would hold less information than a leaflet, sharing delicious vegan food is a remarkably effective way …
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We’ve Got the Whole World in Our Hands
Posted on07. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
Earth Day is coming up on April 22, and FARM (Farm Animal Reform Movement) has launched its yearly campaign asking people to get involved with “Vegan Earth Day.” They are brilliantly suggesting that we changemakers get on the Earth Day …
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Focusing on Fur
Posted on06. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
You might recall that we recently introduced a “Why?” section to our website, which offers a brief review of the issues underlying our work. Our Hen House’s goal is to help those who want to change the world …
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“Hop” to Your Nearest Theater and Say No to Buying Bunnies
Posted on05. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
With the new release of the animated movie, Hop (which stars the Easter Bunny’s son, E.B.), coinciding with the already exploitative side of the Easter season (remember the rescued “Easter chicks” from Farm Sanctuary?), Green Mountain Animal Defenders has launched …
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“Animals Are Outside Today”
Posted on04. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
As with other brilliant eye-opening artists whom we’ve featured here in the “Art of the Animal” section of Our Hen House, Colleen Plumb has a cutting-edge, cerebral way of combining her vortex of talent as a photographer with her clear …
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Episode 64: “We could have saved the Earth but we were too damned cheap.”
Posted on02. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 64th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Jane Velez-Mitchell.
In today’s episode, we will tell you about a panel we attended here in NYC all about local agriculture. We’ll give you all the gory details, …
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Easy-Peasy Restaurant Outreach
Posted on01. Apr, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
The changemakers over at Compassion Over Killing (COK) are offering free restaurant manager cards that highlight the growing demand for vegan food, encouraging the establishment to expand its menu in a compassionate direction. Even for those of you who are …
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