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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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Art of the Animal: An Inside Look at Bold Native
Posted on25. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
The new indie film, Bold Native, has grabbed me and won’t let go. The film — a full-length fiction feature — follows an animal liberator, Charlie, who is spearheading a nationwide action and is wanted both by…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Animal Chaplain at Your Service
Posted on20. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
Many of our families are comprised of humans and non-humans. Mariann’s and my family is completed by our perfect pit bull, Rose — who keeps things in line for us. And since so many of us have had the sad…
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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…
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Vegan Author Seeks Savvy Web Designer
Posted on16. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
Dr. Melanie Joy, author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: an Introduction to Carnism, is in the process of gathering ideas to create a new website for both activists and non-activists (or, as I…
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Walk for Farm Animals Organizers Sought
Posted on15. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
In 2007, I was the NYC Farm Sanctuary Walk for Farm Animals coordinator, and my activism was officially transformed forever. Then, in 2008 — while I was on staff at Farm Sanctuary — I was the national…
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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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That’s Entertainment
Posted on13. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
When I was at Farm Sanctuary, I was approached by a very musical volunteer who wanted to incorporate her love of music into her activism. She decided to put together a concert to benefit Farm Sanctuary, and we called it…
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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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Free Webinars You Might Dig
Posted on08. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
For those of you who either are already involved with an animal rights related non-profit or thinking about starting one, you might be interested in some free webinars being offered throughout this month. Thanks to Wild Apricot’s…
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22 Reasons (to Get This Doll)
Posted on07. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
My niece, Lila Fay, is about 2 weeks old now. In looking for a welcome-to-this-world gift for her (in addition to the “I Love My Aunt and All Her Tattoos” onesie that I couldn’t resist), I came across
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Conferences Are Coming to Town
Posted on05. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
With the 2010 Let Live Conference now over and out, let’s focus on some of the other upcoming animal rights conferences that are just about upon us. ‘Tis the season, after all.
Coming up on July 7-11,…
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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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Madison Park Sings Out for Animals
Posted on01. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
Okay, in all honesty, I had never heard of Madison Park before. But then, I’ve prrrrrrrretty much only ever heard of Rufus Wainright and Patti LuPone, so I’m not really your best judge for what’s hot in…
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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…
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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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Our Hen House is a central clearinghouse for all kinds of ideas on how individuals can make change for animals. With a blog, podcast, and video page, we identify opportunities, report on successful activists and enterprises, and brainstorm ideas ranging from the brilliant (if we do say so ourselves) to the farfetched. Keep reading...
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