Our Hen House

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…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Creative Online Activism

Posted on06. Jul, 2010 by Mariann.

Last week I told you about Jasmin’s opening speech at the inspiring Let Live Conference. Another workshop co-presented by Jasmin — along with Liberation B.C.‘s Glenn Gaetz — entitled “Creative Online…

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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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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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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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Jasmin Takes Portland!

Posted on30. Jun, 2010 by Mariann.

I have to confess, I am kvelling. Jasmin’s speech at the Let Live Conference in Portland inspired even me (and I had heard it about a million times before I saw it on video.) If,…

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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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Activist Meeting, Anyone?

Posted on25. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.

Before I had my dream job of co-founding Our Hen House, I had the dream job of being the campaigns manager for Farm Sanctuary. When I decided to leave last February, I knew there was one thing…

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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…

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