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Have You Read “The Animals Voice Magazine” Recently?

Posted on21. Feb, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

We recently ordered several back copies of The Animals Voice Magazine, which will be accompanying us to our trip to Los Angeles this week. If you’re familiar with this long-standing publication published by activist Laura Moretti, then you …

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Your Mission: Figure Out What You Want to Be When You Grow Up

Posted on20. Feb, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

I’ve gotten into a few different conversations of late regarding the importance of assessing and reassessing our specific roles as activists. Many of the people with whom I’ve discussed this are, coincidentally (or not), extremely successful activists — whether in …

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Call for Papers: Speciesism, Racism, Sexism

Posted on17. Feb, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

Here is an opportunity that those of you with an interest in exploring intersectionality between different oppressed groups will want to seize.  American Quarterly (AQ), the “official publication of the American Studies Association,” is seeking papers for …

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This Will Make You Sing and Cry: “Animal Liberation: A Graphic Guide”

Posted on16. Feb, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

Though, like many of you, I read Peter Singer‘s game-changing book, Animal Liberation, early on in my animal activism, for some reason, it was only recently that Animal Liberation: A Graphic Guide (published in 1987 by Camden Press) came …

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This V-Day, Open Hearts to Animal Rights

Posted on14. Feb, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

As Anatole France said, “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”

It’s Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air. Which means it’s the perfect day to change the world for animals. Well, okay, …

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Start a Suburban (or Urban!) Vegan Meal Group

Posted on09. Feb, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

I grew up in the suburbs, but, at 17, promptly moved to a major city — the one that professes “brotherly love.” I quickly learned that, while adorable, Philadelphia was not “major enough” for my starstruck eyes, and 2 years …

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“Humanimals”: New Exhibit Aiming to “Penetrate the Cultural Ignorance in Society”

Posted on08. Feb, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

A social activist who is devoted to telling the truth, and who refuses to leave animal issues off the table? Yes please! Embodying that description is art educator, Gayle Weitz, PhD., whose current exhibit — Humanimals -- is …

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Teaching Kids Compassion Through Storytelling and Art

Posted on03. Feb, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

Nothing gets me — I mean kids — more excited than hands-on programs that allow them to take part in storytelling, art projects, and creative movement. When you combine that kind of creativity with animal advocacy and humane education, you …

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Download Free Videos of All Kinds of Animals, Then Show to the World

Posted on02. Feb, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

Last year, we told you about Vegan Stock Photo, a site that allows bloggers and members of the media to download vegan food images, and pro-animal images — often for free, with attribution. Now, let me tell you about …

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Just Call Me “Ms. February”

Posted on01. Feb, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

As I’ve talked about on the podcast, last year I submitted an application and some photos for a much sought after spot in the Pinups for Pitbulls calendar. Much to my off-the-charts excitement, this past fall, I found out …

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Adding to My ‘To-Read’ List: “Women, Destruction, and the Avant-Garde”

Posted on31. Jan, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

I dream of being an academic. But I’m not going to pretend that I am one. I often admire great thinkers who can take dense, heady material, make sense of it, and then offer a well-articulated response — or better …

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Not Anything Like Day Camp: Animal Advocacy Camp (for Grown-Ups!)

Posted on30. Jan, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

When I was a kid growing up in suburban New Jersey, my mom forced me to go to day camp — despite the tantrums and the pleading to go to theatre camp instead. Eventually, after several years of my daily …

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For Valentine’s Day, Tell Us About an Animal Who Has Worked His or Her Way Into Your Heart

Posted on27. Jan, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

Quick: Think of an animal whom you’ve met in your life, who inched her or his way into your heart.

Perhaps it was your childhood kitty companion, who slept on your pillow, right beside your head, all throughout those awkward …

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Culture & Animals Foundation Funds Creative and Scholarly Projects (Deadline Approaching!)

Posted on26. Jan, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

The Culture & Animals Foundation, headed up by visionary Tom Regan (yep — that Tom Regan, author of, among other things, The Case for Animal Rights), and his partner, Nancy, aims to advance animal advocacy through intellectual …

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Vegans Are Cool (But We Knew That Already…)

Posted on25. Jan, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

Mariann and I are excited to be interviewed in the new paperback book, Vegans Are Cool, compiled by the passionate vegan advocate Kathy Divine — an Australian powerhouse who is responsible for the blog of the same name. The …

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Our Flock is Expanding! Meet the Newest Our Hen House Chicks.

Posted on24. Jan, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

The squawk around Our Hen House is the exciting news that our flock is expanding, and it’s pretty clucking fantastic. Mariann and I are as proud as two gay Mother Hens.

First, Sally Tamarkin, whom you may know as …

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Review: “Leakey’s Ladies,” Exploring the Lives of Goodall, Fossey, and Galdikas

Posted on19. Jan, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

If the animal rights community doesn’t yet know about the new play, Leakey’s Ladies, it’s time to rectify that immediately. Mariann and I had the true pleasure of seeing this “multidisciplinary exploration” of the lives of of Jane Goodall, …

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Part-Time, Remote Internship Opportunity with VegFund

Posted on17. Jan, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

Our friends at VegFund have a unique and enticing opening for a part-time intern. For those of you who contact us asking how you can get involved with animal advocacy, learn from the best, and still manage your busy schedule, …

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Wallet-Friendly Webinars for Those Who Want to Change the World for Animals

Posted on10. Jan, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

There are some intriguing webinars on the horizon that anyone who cares about animals needs to take note of. First, our friends over at Vegan Mainstream are offering some very compelling upcoming webinars that we should all make room in …

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Clear Your Schedule: Animal Law Conference Publishes Videos of Workshops

Posted on09. Jan, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

Last October, Mariann and I had the honor of speaking at the Lewis & Clark Animal Law Conference in Portland, OR. In case you missed it, we even devoted an entire podcast episode to the conference (episode 93 — which …

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10 Questions Animal Advocates Should Ask Themselves

Posted on03. Jan, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.

As I’ve already established and made known, I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. I do, however, believe in New Year’s revolutions, revelations, evolutions, and everything in between. That’s a roundabout way of saying that, although I think that New …

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Job Week at Our Hen House: Day 5 — PETA, Anyone?

Posted on30. Dec, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

As Job Week here at Our Hen House comes to a close, we want to conclude with an animal rights organization that has perhaps more job openings than the rest of the movement combined. We are, of course, talking about …

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Job Week at Our Hen House: Day 2 — Become a Vegan Chef

Posted on27. Dec, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

If you get no greater satisfaction than that which comes from braising beets or roasting rutabaga — if you’re hoping that your upcoming birthday, or, perhaps, tonight, the 8th and final night of Hanukah, will bring you that kitchen appliance …

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A 3-Second Favor?

Posted on23. Dec, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

Dr. Mary MD is a resource-intensive website that allows you to easily stay up-to-date on vegan nutrition and healthy lifestyle strategies. The incredibly generous doctor behind this website, Dr. Mary herself, is giving away one thousand dollars to one lucky …

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“Antennae” Journal Focuses on Animal Advocacy and the Arts

Posted on22. Dec, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

Antennae is an online, UK-based journal centering around animal issues, with an academic bent, a focus on human-animal studies, and a propensity toward exploring the role of animals in the arts. It combines “academic writing, informative articles, and interviews with …

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Scholarships Available for Veg High School Students

Posted on21. Dec, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

Last year, we told you about the Vegetarian Resource Group‘s scholarship program for veg high school students. Well, VRG (which, BTW, just came out with a study citing that a staggering 2.5% of adults in the U.S. are …

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NEW VIDEO: “Sue Coe: Art of the Animal”

Posted on20. Dec, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

Sue Coe is one of my heroes. She basically epitomizes the essence of our Art of the Animal video series, which features artists of all kinds who speak up for animals through their medium. We are, to say the least, …

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Animal Stories in Film: Inherently Exploitative? Potentially Eye-Opening?

Posted on19. Dec, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

I’m never quite sure what to do with big, glittery, animal-centric movies. You know the ones: Those red carpet-worthy Hollywood films boasting stars like Drew Barrymore and Ted Danson that tout feel-good messages like “Save the Whales!” On one hand, …

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The Sloths Are Coming

Posted on16. Dec, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

Have you heard? The sloths are coming, and we at Our Hen House could not be giddier about it.

Here’s the short version of how this venture started: Writer and filmmaker Lucy Cooke fell in love with Taz, a baby …

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Restaurant Outreach & Vegan Cooking Classes (Q&A Part 2 of 2 With Compassionate Action for Animals)

Posted on13. Dec, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

Yesterday, Compassionate Action for Animals‘ co-founder and Executive Director, Unny Nambudiripad, joined us in discussing The Skinny on Feed-Ins. We were thrilled to highlight this form of activism, particularly since it’s such a perfect time of year …

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The Skinny on Feed-Ins (Q&A Part 1 of 2 With Compassionate Action for Animals)

Posted on12. Dec, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

Living in New York City, I know that many people think that outreach is a lot easier here — or in places like San Francisco or Portland. And there is definitely some truth to the observation that, in parts of this …

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Animal Place is Hiring (And, Trust Me, You Want This Job)

Posted on08. Dec, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

Animal Place is one of the best kept secrets of the animal protection movement. Although there are now many sanctuaries giving homes to rescued farmed animals (be sure to listen to Episodes 98 and 99 of our podcast, where we …

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GIVEAWAY: $50 Gift Certificate to Compassion Couture

Posted on06. Dec, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

One of the seventeen things that I love about Compassion Couture is the story of how it was started as a vehicle to create positive change by two sisters — Jill and Tracey. They were busy working in corporate America, …

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