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Book Review: “Primacy” by J.E. Fishman

Posted on23. Jan, 2012 by Jennifer Parrucci.

OHH reviewer Jennifer Parrucci is back, this time with a review of a new thriller, Primacy, by J.E. Fishman. 

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Growing up on Long Island, I heard tales of the spooky experiments that took place on Plum Island, a livestock…

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Helping Vegan Parents Navigate the Not-So-Vegan Landscape

Posted on18. Jan, 2012 by Visiting Animal.

The issue of vegan parenting is a hot one that never seems to disappear from mainstream media, or from the much more inside-baseball land of AR communities. Joining us today is activist and mother Robyn Moore, creator of RaisingVegKids.com, who is…

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Book Review: “Unlikely Friendships” by Jennifer S. Holland

Posted on16. Jan, 2012 by Visiting Animal.

Joining us today in Our Hen House is attorney Samantha Rosenberg, who is giving us her take on the book, Unlikely Friendships: 47 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom, by Jennifer S. Holland. 

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A Look Inside Unlikely Friendships

Review by…

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Book Review (AND GIVEAWAY): “Super Immunity” by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D.

Posted on02. Jan, 2012 by Visiting Animal.

Suddenly, it’s 2012! Are we the only people who feel like we’re now existing in the future? Twenty-twelve… weird! Speaking of futures, this is the time of year when many of us focus on ours — reclaiming our health, making…

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India Animals: Ruminations from an American Vegan

Posted on24. Nov, 2011 by Kyle Knies.

We are so excited to have one of our favorite contributors, Kyle (“el Gallo”) Knies, back in Our Hen House. Here, Kyle tells us about his recent trip to India and, as always, he connects everything he experienced and learned…

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Book Review (AND GIVEAWAY): “Healthy Eating, Healthy World” by J. Morris Hicks

Posted on17. Nov, 2011 by Visiting Animal.

Carrie Forrest, the mastermind behind the wildly popular blog, Carrie on Vegan (one of our go-to blogs for healthy recipes and insightful commentary), is joining us today as our guest reviewer. Carrie, who is currently a graduate student in public…

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Book Review: “Stories Rabbits Tell” by Susan E. Davis and Margo DeMello

Posted on26. Oct, 2011 by Visiting Animal.

Today we welcome guest-reviewer Laura Yasinitsky who is giving us the skinny on the book, Stories Rabbits Tell.

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Book Review: Stories Rabbits Tell by Susan E. Davis and Margo DeMello

Review by Laura Yasinitsky

As a child, I had…

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Book Review: “Most Good, Least Harm” by Zoe Weil

Posted on04. Oct, 2011 by Visiting Animal.

Guest reviewer Lisa Rimmert is back, this time with a review of Most Good, Least Harm by Zoe Weil.

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Book Review: Most Good, Least Harm

Review by Lisa Rimmert

Millions of people throughout the world…

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Book Review: “Unsaid” by Neil Abramson

Posted on23. Sep, 2011 by Piper Hoffman.

Our Hen House reviewer, Piper Hoffman, is back with a review of a new novel, Unsaid.

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Animals talk with us. A purr, a tail wag, and a lick on the nose speak as clearly as any words.…

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Film Analysis: “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”

Posted on30. Aug, 2011 by Visiting Animal.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is packing them in at box offices everywhere, bringing with it a unique animal rights message. Activist Loredana Loy provides insight into the film, including her thoughts on the power that the animal…

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Book Review: “Vegan for Life” by Jack Norris & Virginia Messina

Posted on15. Aug, 2011 by Visiting Animal.

We are delighted to welcome back reviewer Piper Hoffman, who has become an official member of our flock. 

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Book Review: “Vegan for Life: Everything You Need to Know to Be Healthy and Fit on a Plant-Based Diet”…

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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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Book Review: “Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide for Caring for Self While Caring for Others”

Posted on02. Aug, 2011 by Visiting Animal.

Today, we welcome guest reviewer Lisa Rimmert who gives us her take on the book, Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide for Caring for Self While Caring for Others by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, and explains why animal activists in particular should…

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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

Review by Jena Mazzio

Ben…

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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…

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Book Review: “Whitewash: The Disturbing Truth About Cow’s Milk and Your Health”

Posted on29. Jun, 2011 by Jennifer Parrucci.

Our Hen House’s Jennifer Parrucci is back with yet another review, this one focusing on milk and all its ick factors.

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I admit it. For most of my life, I had a love affair with dairy. Every birthday…

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Book Review: “Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle with India”

Posted on24. Jun, 2011 by Visiting Animal.

We are delighted to welcome Sangamithra Iyer as our guest reviewer today. Sangamithra offers an insightful review of Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle with India by Joseph Lelyveld.

Book Review: “Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle with…

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Veganizing Recipes on Non-Vegan Food Sites… and Commenting On Them

Posted on31. Mar, 2011 by Visiting Animal.

Gary Loewenthal is the mastermind behind the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale, a grassroots movement that has taken the world by storm, last year raising $40,000 for animal rights causes. By the way, did I mention that we are…

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Book Review: “Fraser’s Penguins: A Journey to the Future in Antarctica”

Posted on04. Mar, 2011 by Jennifer Parrucci.

Reviewer Jennifer Parrucci is back with a review that will certainly wow and inspire.

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Book Review: Fraser’s Penguins: A Journey to the Future in Antarctica

by Jennifer Parrucci

I have a slight obsession with penguins. My…

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All Dogs Go to Heaven – Getting Veganism Into Your Religious Community

Posted on21. Feb, 2011 by Nick Laccetti.

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending a fantastic event at Metropolitan Community Church of New York (“MCCNY”) — a conversation on veganism organized by Casey Easterling. MCCNY is an incredible, inclusive place. In fact, the…

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Film Review: “May I Be Frank”

Posted on18. Feb, 2011 by Visiting Animal.

It’s obviously the season of the vegan-friendly film. Never before have we had more cinema tools for our changemaking toolkit, allowing us ample opportunities to show the not-yet-vegans in our lives the multitude of reasons to adopt a plant-based diet.…

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Book Review: The Wild Things

Posted on27. Jan, 2011 by Kyle Knies.

Our Hen House reviewer, Kyle Knies, is back yet again — this time reviewing one of his favorite novels, The Wild Things by Dave Eggers. His refreshing take is a reminder of  how, if we squint our eyes a little,…

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“How a People-Pleasing Apologist Became an Animal-Loving Activist”

Posted on13. Jan, 2011 by Visiting Animal.

We think it’s clucking awesome that Our Hen House board member and Los Angeles-based reviewer, Ari Solomon, is getting the skinny on the new animal rights play to hit Hollywood, entitled I’m Sorry.

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I’m Sorry: A Discussion…

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“Making a More Peaceful World, One Letter at a Time”

Posted on28. Dec, 2010 by Visiting Animal.

Jenna McDavid is one of my favorite people on the planet. In addition to having a truly beautiful and ethical soul, Jenna is an activist like no other. When it comes to her advocacy, she is positive, wise, and innovative.…

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Changemaking Tip: Fur Activism (with Joshua Katcher)

Posted on24. Dec, 2010 by Visiting Animal.

In Concrete Catwalk, Joshua Katcher (of The Discerning Brute) prances around Soho posing as a fashion correspondent. Before they know it, the unsuspecting fur-wearers are being told where fur really comes from. The video, much like Joshua, is brilliant and…

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Changemaking Tip: Blogging Tips and Tricks (with Michael Parrish DuDell)

Posted on23. Dec, 2010 by Visiting Animal.

Whenever I finish a conversation with Michael Parrish DuDell, I am left feeling a sense of electricity. I am motivated, ready to conquer my projects. He’s that kind of a guy, just shooting you up with motivation and ideas. He’s…

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Changemaking Tip: Restaurant Outreach (with Eddie Garza)

Posted on22. Dec, 2010 by Visiting Animal.

We visited Dallas just in time for the Texas State Veggie Fair, a vegan version of the “other” fair. During our amazing trip, which we podcasted about in detail, we had the honor of meeting a handful of truly incredible…

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Our Hen House Etsy Shop Now Open! With NYC Special!

Posted on21. Dec, 2010 by Jasmin Singer.

We interrupt our regularly scheduled program (our Changemaker series that is — which will continue on through Christmas Eve) to bring you a special announcement! Our Hen House has opened our very own Etsy Shop! Here to tell you about…

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Changemaking Tip: Spread a Vegan Message for the Holidays (with Isa Chandra Moskowitz)

Posted on21. Dec, 2010 by Visiting Animal.

In addition to being the guest of our highest rated podcast episode, Isa Chandra Moskowitz is a bestselling vegan cookbook author, bringing hedonism to a new (and press-worthy) level. Even though I am slightly intimidated by how fabulous she is…

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Changemaking Tip: Speaking With the Opposition (with Gene Baur)

Posted on20. Dec, 2010 by Visiting Animal.

One reason I am so fond of Gene Baur, one of the founders of the farm animal rights movement, is because of his cool, calm, and collected demeanor — which, I can attest, is the Real Gene. He is truly…

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Changemaking Tip: Citizen Lobbying (with Patrick Kwan)

Posted on19. Dec, 2010 by Visiting Animal.

Citizen lobbying is up there as one of The Most Important Tools for anyone who cares about animals and wants to influence legislation to help advance their cause. Case in point: Last year, the nearly two hundred 2010 New York…

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Changemaking Tip: Office Place Activism (with Jordana Reim)

Posted on17. Dec, 2010 by Visiting Animal.

I remember being a young teenager and going to Burger King with my cousin, Jordana, who was somewhere around 9 at the time. I was still 6 years away from my own vegetarianism (and 11 years from veganism), and was…

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Changemaking Tip: Leafleting 101 (with Matt Ball)

Posted on16. Dec, 2010 by Visiting Animal.

Vegan Outreach is one of my favorite organizations. They use good old-fashioned grassroots tactics to make very big change. Through their Adopt-A-College program, where animal advocates hand out vegan pamphlets to students nationwide, they have distributed over 7 million leaflets!…

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