Our Hen House

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Artivist Film Festival

Posted on19. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.

Though this year’s deadline for submissions has passed, you should still know about the Artivist Film Festival. With the mission of “raising awareness for humanity, animals, and the environment,” the Artivist Film Festival brings together audiences with filmmakers,…

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Episode 27: “Too late to go back to sleep.”

Posted on17. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 27th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Dr. Melanie Joy, and with Kyle Knies, as well as Jasmin’s grandma.

On today’s episode, we are coming to you live from Kansas – where we will talk…

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“Fowl Play” Chosen for New York International Film Festival

Posted on14. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.

An animal rights film chosen as an official selection at a major film festival? Yup. And the festival likes the film so much that they decided to put it on the cover of their promo posters and program? Yup yup!…

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Got a Good Tagline?

Posted on12. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.

In truth, I kind of don’t want to tell you about this contest, because, selfishly speaking, I want Our Hen House to win. But because my mama taught me not to be a selfish bitch — and in the interest of…

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Episode 26: “… keep alive his inborn sense of wonder…”

Posted on10. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 26th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring an interview with Meena Alagappan of HEART, with special guests Stewart David (Carolina Action for Animals) and Matt Rice (Mercy for Animals).

On today’s show, we begin with a very exciting…

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Episode 25: “…something that must never be lost.”

Posted on03. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 25th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Glenn Gaetz and Joanne Chang from Liberation B.C.

In today’s episode, we will share with you a new and exciting activist idea that was gleaned from a workshop at…

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Watch “Jane’s Fight for Animal Rights”

Posted on02. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.

JVM is at it again. This Monday, Jane Velez-Mitchell, host of CNN’s Headline News show, “Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell,” is devoting her entire hour-long show to animal rights, featuring leaders from some major AR organizations. She will be covering such…

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Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson to Star in Animated Feature, “Turkeys”

Posted on29. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.

According to Hollywood Insider, buddies Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson are set to be providing the voices for the upcoming film, Turkeys, which is currently in pre-production for Bedrock Studios. Wilson and Harrelson will play — you guessed…

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AR Film Suggestions

Posted on28. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.

I recently was in touch with activist Susan Goldberg Rooker, who has been working on compiling a list of animal rights film suggestions. Since this is a question that comes up fairly frequently, I have decided to share Susan’s suggestions,…

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Episode 24: “Think occasionally…”

Posted on26. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.

Welcome to the 24th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Josh Hooten and Michelle Schwegmann — owners of Herbivore Clothing.

In today’s episode, I am coming to you from the City of Roses – Portland, Oregon – where I’m…

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Sometimes Art Makes You Cry

Posted on23. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.

Postbaccalaureate student at Baylor University, Clara Dutton, recently created a breathtaking piece of art that calls attention to the inhumane practice of elephant poaching. Art can move people in mysterious ways, and that’s one thing Dutton is relying on, as…

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“Save more than your stuff.”

Posted on22. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.

My apartment is approximately 390 square feet. For those of you reading this who don’t happen to also reside in NYC, you might be thinking, “but wait, my upstairs bathroom is that size!” Yes, but I live in downtown Manhattan.…

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Animal Freedom Day

Posted on21. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.

Eighteen-year-old activist Nadia Masoudi is working toward a vegan world, which she hopes will happen “sooner than 2375.” On the path toward that ideal world, Nadia is currently spearheading Animal Freedom Day, which is set to take place…

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