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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…

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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…

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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, thrilled…

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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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Toad Detour

Posted on09. Dec, 2011 by Mariann Sullivan.

The Toad Detour is, perhaps, a perfect storm of animal activism.

In Roxborough, a Philadelphia neighborhood, hundreds of toads migrate from nearby woods and gardens to the Roxborough Reservoir. Each year, more than a hundred toads are squished by cars…

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Video: A Vegan Taste of Toronto

Posted on02. Dec, 2011 by Mariann Sullivan.

When I heard that we were headed to Toronto for a bar association event, I really didn’t know what to expect. I knew it was supposed to be a very cosmopolitan, diverse city, but, let’s face it, the bottom line…

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“Eco-Pirate”

Posted on10. Nov, 2011 by Mariann Sullivan.

It’s almost impossible to quantify the number of people who have been introduced to thinking about animals in a new way by Paul Watson and the organization that he heads up, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.…

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Vegan Knitting is Here (NEW VIDEO!)

Posted on02. Nov, 2011 by Mariann Sullivan.

I have always wanted to be that person. The one who could just turn out beautiful scarves, hats, sweaters, etc., etc.,  just by sitting on the couch and magically and effortlessly twirling her needles. Alas, I am, instead, the perennial…

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Two 8th-Graders Make Documentary About Pound Seizure

Posted on20. Sep, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

Two thirteen-year-old girls in Ontario, Brittney and Ines, decided to make their school Independent Project a short documentary about pound seizure. Entitled “Pound Seizure: The Ultimate Trust Violation,” the informative and moving film has, to date, received over…

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A Fall from Freedom

Posted on08. Sep, 2011 by Mariann Sullivan.

It seems like every week there is another important film to talk about. It’s so exciting to see animals’ stories being told in ways that truly have the power to reach people and potentially make change.

A Fall from Freedom…

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Art of the Animal: Myq Kaplan

Posted on24. Aug, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

Myq Kaplan is insanely hilarious. And he’s vegan. And no, that is not a typo. Not only was he a finalist for NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” but Myq’s CD — Vegan Mind Meld — was one of iTunes’…

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VIDEO: “The Truth Will Set Them Free: An Evening With James E. McWilliams”

Posted on18. Aug, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

Last month, we brought you a sold-out event here in NYC entitled “The Truth Will Set Them Free: An Evening With James E. McWilliams.” James, of course, is the author of Just Food: Where Locavores Get It Wrong and How…

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Video: “VegFest Mash-Up”

Posted on17. Aug, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

I cannot tell a lie. It was, indeed, fun — like insane, delicious fun — traveling around the past few months speaking at VegFests and conferences. And the fun is not over, as we still have several events coming up.…

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A Necessary New Tool for Changemakers: VegVids

Posted on09. Aug, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

Video is perhaps the most important tool our movement has to create change. If a picture speaks a thousand words, the power of a video to change hearts and minds is truly unquantifiable. Chances are, the vast majority of those…

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Vote for Our Hen House!

Posted on04. Aug, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

Every day, Mariann and I post a different idea or opportunity to change the world for animals. Show your support by voting for Our Hen House as your favorite blog in this year’s VegNews Veggie Awards! It’s the…

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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…

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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 love certain…

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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…

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Video: NYC Vegan Weekend On a Budget

Posted on01. Jun, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

We hens from Our Hen House live in NYC, and have for a clucking long time — certainly long enough to know where to get smashing deals on scrumptious vegan food, and find out the best way in at some…

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Plate to Planet

Posted on24. May, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

Farm Sanctuary’s new campaign, Plate to Planet, explores why “what we eat matters,” focusing specifically on the environmental impacts of consuming animal products. Even though we vegans already know that, according to the United Nations, animal production is…

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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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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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Our Hen House Launches “The Gay Animal Series,” Featuring Nathan Runkle

Posted on29. Mar, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

I’ve been waiting a very long time to make this announcement: Our Hen House’s Gay Animal series has officially launched, and we couldn’t have asked for a better first subject. The Gay Animal series is something Mariann and I have…

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Rational Animal’s “Mother Comfort Project” Makes My Heart Sing

Posted on24. Mar, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

Rational Animal is an organization close to our hearts. It is a nonprofit that uses media to increase public awareness about NYC’s at-risk animals. Their newest campaign, “Mother’s Comfort Project,” is one of the most heartwarming undertakings for…

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DIY Vegan Cooking Show

Posted on17. Mar, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

I have not kept it a secret that I’m a big fan of VINE Sanctuary (brilliantly, VINE stands for Veganism is the Next Evolution), which I blogged about recently, also posting the interview I did with…

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Veganism is the Next Evolution

Posted on01. Mar, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

Formerly known as the Eastern Shore Sanctuary, the newly named VINE (Veganism is the Next Evolution) is a sanctuary that provides a haven for rescued farmed animals — such as chickens, cows, ducks, doves, geese, and horses. Recently relocated…

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Video: Architects for Animals

Posted on31. Jan, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

In addition to providing multimedia resources aplenty to anyone who wants to change the world for animals, Our Hen House is honored to be a consultant to several animal groups, including the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, a…

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Art of the Animal: Gretchen Primack

Posted on26. Jan, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.

The newest subject for Our Hen House’s Art of the Animal series is poet Gretchen Primack, whose prolific animal rights themed poetry manages to be both gut-wrenching and painfully beautiful. A tried and true activist who speaks up for so…

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Our Hen House is Your Hen House

Posted on09. Dec, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Our Hen House has hit the big screen! Well, the little screen anyway. Sure, we’ve made videos before. But this time, the tables have turned, and the focus is us, Our Hen House.

We hope that you’ll watch our 8-minute…

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Thanksgiving’s Toll on Turkeys

Posted on17. Nov, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Wild turkeys have more than 20 distinct vocalizations. Turkeys frequently recognize one another by their unique voices. They also have excellent geography skills, and can learn the specific details of an area of land up to about 1,000 acres. I,…

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New Video Exposes Chicken Cruelty

Posted on06. Oct, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

Yet another video has come out exposing the horrors of animal agriculture — this one focusing on chicken production. What I like most about this video, entitled “Chicken: The Hidden Truth,” and produced by Saving Animals Canada,…

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Unchained Dogs

Posted on01. Oct, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

The Coalition to Unchain Dogs is a volunteer-run organization based in North Carolina, Georgia, and DC that is dedicated to freeing dogs living on chains by providing fences for them. With these fences, the dogs have the space they need…

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Video: ABA Animal Law Committee Volunteers for BAD RAP

Posted on27. Sep, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

As hard as it is to believe, when Mariann and I visited San Francisco this past August, we did do a little more than simply sample the incredible vegan cuisine. Mariann was there as part of the Animal…

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