Our Hen House

How to Have Your “Fairsay”

Posted on02. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin.

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.

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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Women’s Studies and Animal Rights

Posted on31. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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.

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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More Bridges

Posted on25. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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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“Take 5 Save 5″ Made Me Plotz

Posted on23. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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.

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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Volunteer Job of a Lifetime

Posted on17. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

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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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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Episode 29: “… depict the Devil in human form”

Posted on31. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

“We have enslaved the rest of the animal creation, and have treated our distant cousins in fur and feathers so badly that beyond doubt, if they were able to formulate a religion, they would depict the Devil in human form.”…

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Spreading Compassion Through Netflix

Posted on30. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.

Mercy for Animals‘ award-winning documentary, Fowl Play, has been accepted to Netflix. But it won’t become available to watch unless enough people add it to their queue. According to MFA, the film — which…

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Listen

Posted on29. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.

I have recently been reminded of how the art of listening has become antiquated somehow. I’ve found myself in too many situations where I either caught myself not listening, or I was blatantly not being listened to.

As vegans, we…

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I REALLY Want a Button Maker

Posted on27. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.

Remember Cabbage Patch Kids? Here’s my most visceral memory of that fad, circa 1983: I wanted one so badly that I couldn’t sleep. At that time, you could get one custom-made, so, after much begging, my mom gifted me one…

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Episode 28: “Never wear anything that panics the cat.”

Posted on24. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.

Welcome to our 28th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Michael Croland from heeb’n’vegan, with cameos by Jasmin’s grandma and mother.

In today’s episode, we give you the low-down on a very special vegan bakery that…

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Do You Find Social Media Terms Confusing? Yeah, Me Too…

Posted on23. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.

Hubspot Blog — a blog devoted to all things social media — has come out with The Ultimate Glossary: 101 Social Media Marketing Terms Explained. This is your incredibly comprehensive one-stop shop for the meaning of everything from…

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Open Space: A Model for a More Effective Movement

Posted on22. Jul, 2010 by Glenn.

From time to time, we will be featuring guest blog entries from activists who we think are just ducky — folks all around the globe who are advocating for animals in creative and effective ways. Glenn Gaetz fits into that…

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Jane Velez-Mitchell Adopts Kennedy

Posted on21. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.

When I was at Adoptapalooza — a massive dog and cat adoption event sponsored by The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals — I met Kennedy. Kennedy was a chihuahua that immediately grabbed my heart. Maybe it…

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