Archive for July, 2011
Episode 81: “When no one else cared, I can tell you, the little old ladies cared.”
Posted on30. Jul, 2011 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 81st episode of Our Hen House, featuring Jackie Horrick of Alternative Outfitters, and Ari Solomon of A Scent of Scandal Candles.
In today’s episode, we come to you from Los Angeles, California, where we’re …
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Chutki’s Experiences
Posted on29. Jul, 2011 by Mariann Sullivan.
Any animal lawyer knows that passing effective laws protecting animals, while hard enough in and of itself, is only the first step. An even greater challenge comes in getting those laws enforced and informing people of their obligations under the …
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Walking (and Walking, and Walking…) for Farmed Animals
Posted on28. Jul, 2011 by Mariann Sullivan.
I love our community. In the face of unspeakable horror, and the completely inexplicable failure of the self-proclaimed animal-loving public to bring themselves to care about what’s going on with farmed animals, people in the animal protection community just keep …
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The Haymarket Squares take over KFC (and our hearts)
Posted on27. Jul, 2011 by Mariann Sullivan.
We have to admit that we love flash mob musicals. From the ridiculous to the sublime, we love them all. In fact, it is our fondest dream to one day actually be in the place that Improv Everywhere, …
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DJ Luminous and Her “Vegan Artists” Mix
Posted on26. Jul, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
Remember when we told you about DJ Luminous and her Vegan Anthem DJ Mix? To jog your memory, UK-based DJ Luminous — known to friends as Louise — put together a “sound cloud” mix of 17 tracks by bands …
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Here’s to the Little Old Ladies…
Posted on25. Jul, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
So here we are in Los Angeles, at the National Animal Rights Conference. I had the honor of speaking on two panels, Newcomer Orientation II: How Successful Activists Became Involved and What They Learned (humbly in the company of …
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Episode 80: “…extend to the whole creation.”
Posted on23. Jul, 2011 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 80th episode of Our Hen House, featuring filmmaker Marisa Miller Wolfson, powerhouse behind the new movie Vegucated.
In today’s episode, we will talk about the new vegan item at Starbucks and the backlash that we …
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Book Review: “Half Brother” by Kenneth Oppel
Posted on22. Jul, 2011 by Visiting Animal.
We’re delighted to welcome to Our Hen House guest reviewer Jena Mazzio, who gives us her take on the young adult novel, Half Brother, by Kenneth Oppel.
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Book Review: Half Brother by Kenneth Oppel
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Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition
Posted on21. Jul, 2011 by Mariann Sullivan.
T. Colin Campbell knows a hell of a lot about plant based nutrition. And, luckily for all of us, he doesn’t have any interest in keeping that knowledge to himself. In fact, at the moment he is all the rage. …
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Call For Papers: “Redefining Social Welfare: Connections Across Species”
Posted on20. Jul, 2011 by Mariann Sullivan.
The Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare has issued a call for papers for a special issue entitled “Redefining Social Welfare: Connections Across Species.” This looks like an exciting opportunity, since it is clear that the Journal is …
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Chicago Vegan Chef Showdown? Hell Yes.
Posted on19. Jul, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
Throughout our travels the past few months, speaking at VegFests throughout the country, one of the highlights has been meeting the wonderful people at Upton’s Naturals, a Chicago-based natural foods producer specializing in some of the best seitan we’ve …
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Get Vegucated
Posted on18. Jul, 2011 by Jasmin and Mariann.
There have been more than a handful of vegan-friendly films to hit the big (and small) screens recently. Advocating on the health side of veganism, there’s the wildly popular Forks Over Knives, the less known about but very charming …
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Episode 79: “… All things are connected.”
Posted on16. Jul, 2011 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 79th episode of Our Hen House, featuring bestselling author of Skinny Bitch, powerhouse Rory Freedman.
In today’s episode, we give you the skinny on our trip to Rockaway Beach here in NYC, and all the …
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Handbag Heaven Makes My Heart Sing (Plus WIN a $50 Gift Certificate!)
Posted on15. Jul, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
I realize I don’t talk about fashion that frequently, but the truth is I’m a closeted wannabe-fashionista. Though I try to keep my wardrobe limited to second hand stores (which is also my biggest hobby — thrifting), I also like …
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Animal Think Tank Launched
Posted on14. Jul, 2011 by Mariann Sullivan.
An exciting new venture which has the potential to do important work for animals has been launched in England. The Institute for Animals and Social Justice will be a think tank dedicated to promoting the interests of animals with policy …
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Touching Video: “The Golden Rule”
Posted on13. Jul, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
“The Golden Rule” by Sarah Kiser is a new video on YouTube that has really touched us. This hauntingly beautiful 4-minute video uses artwork (by Sarah) and music (by Kevin MacLeod) to encourage people to question why we …
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Animal Rights Book Swap: Saving the World, One Good Read at a Time
Posted on12. Jul, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
I can’t even begin to explain to you how many animal rights books and vegan cookbooks we have. Mind you, we live in a 380 square foot apartment, and we’re constantly trying to optimize our space by making regular runs …
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Fashion Designer Devotes His Life to Animal Causes
Posted on11. Jul, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
Fashion designer extraordinaire John Bartlett, who was recently on our podcast discussing his newfound veganism, has now launched a new line of clothing that benefits independent rescue groups that are pulling animals from kill shelters throughout the country. The …
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Episode 78: “…the end of the beginning.”
Posted on09. Jul, 2011 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 78th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Kelly Peloza and David Wolfson.
In today’s episode, we talk about everything from the vegan ice cream we found at the Jersey Shore (Eddie Confetti), to the …
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Veg Speed Dating
Posted on08. Jul, 2011 by Mariann Sullivan.
Ever speed dated? It’s not for the faint of heart in the best of circumstances. Trying to get to know if you’re interested in someone in 3 minutes can be daunting. Add to that the necessity of wasting most of …
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Community Acupuncturists Embrace Veganism
Posted on07. Jul, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
Here on the east coast, community acupuncture hasn’t quite caught on yet — but on the west coast, in places like Northern California and Portland, it’s all the rage. Community acupuncture is a way to bring this usually expensive healing …
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Suicide Food
Posted on06. Jul, 2011 by Mariann Sullivan.
I love Suicide Food. The blog, that is, not the “food” itself.
The incredibly clever Ben Grossblatt has focused, with admirable single-mindedness, on one common ploy of meat-eaters and those who cater to them. We’ve all seen it, and …
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Book Review: “Ethics and Animals: An Introduction”
Posted on05. Jul, 2011 by Visiting Animal.
We are delighted to welcome Piper Hoffman to Our Hen House as a guest reviewer. Today, she gives us her take on Ethics and Animals: An Introduction by Lori Gruen (Cambridge University Press, 2011).
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If you believe it is …
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MFA’s New T-Shirt Challenge
Posted on04. Jul, 2011 by Nick Laccetti.
If you combine cartoon cows, stylish t-shirts, and a clever campaign to raise awareness about the ethical benefits of a vegan diet, you get Mercy for Animals’ new “Ask Me Why I’m Vegetarian” T-Shirt Challenge.
The concept is simple: …
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Episode 77: “…take out of our desires and our visions a template or a pattern for the future.”
Posted on02. Jul, 2011 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 77th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Beth Gallie, Susan Rooker, and Betsy Carson.
In today’s episode, we come to you from Portland, Maine, where we are speaking at the Maine Vegetarian Festival and experiencing all …
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Candle Cafe — Now Appearing at a Whole Foods Near You
Posted on01. Jul, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
Mariann and I know how insanely lucky we are to live in NYC — when it comes to availability of vegan foods and veg restaurants, anyway. Not to show off, but I can’t even tell you how many vegan restaurants …
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