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If you saw a dog getting kicked, you would probably do all you could to help her. But what if you don’t actually see her getting kicked, yet you know for sure it’s happening? Do you just shake your head and say “that’s too bad…”? As long as you’re not kicking the dog yourself, is it really up to you to do something about it?Practicing non-violence is a necessary and harmonious way of life. But when it is up to you to take “Ahimsa” one step further and – in the words of Gandhi – truly “be the c...
Will you be sharing your holidays with non-vegans? Michelle will share some tips on how to keep the tension low, and will arm you with several sure to please recipes.
As you read these words, the deadliest conflict since World War II is raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo. To date, the death toll is estimated to be over 5 million people ? more than Iraq, Afghanistan and Darfur combined. This war is not only brutal in its intensity but also in its tactics aimed at destroying the center of the Congolese community: women. It was a story about the violent war against Congolese women that inspired vegan activist Lisa Shannon to get off the couch and begin...
As the chill of winter descends across the United States, many will set their sights on the perfect winter coat: thick and fitted with a nice German Shepherd trim. Sound ridiculous? Unfortunately, it is not as far-fetched as it seems. Often purposely mislabeled by manufacturers as ?faux fur,? dog and cat fur products are common in today?s marketplace despite being banned in 2000 after undercover video from Swiss Animal Protection, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Huma...
Running your own blog(s) can be a powerful tool for self publishing. Following other peoples blogs can also be very useful for research, and for keeping up with issues. This workshop will discuss how to start and maintain your own blog as well as how to organize and track other peoples.
A behind the scenes look at life on an animal sanctuary. Our speakers will discuss the good times, the bad, and how sanctuaries are great outreach tools towards a less violent world.
During outreach, protest, and tabling events activists will sometimes be forced to deal with confrontational people. We will discuss common challenges street level activists may encounter and how we can diffuse tense situations, calm negative interactions, and refocus the discussion on the issue at hand.
aying the bills, raising money for new campaigns, and getting media and public attention can be a daunting task for any size group. Jenny Brown has been finding creative ways to tackle these problems for years and will lead a discussion to help the rest of us.
Are you tired of group dynamics getting in the way of activism? Rather than continuing on the path of frustration and burnout, we are committed to increasing awareness of effective internal strategies to support our activist groups. Join us for a one hour interactive discussion where we will offer case studies that describe common challenges groups encounter and possible solutions. Bring your ideas and resources as we support each other in making our groups more energized, healthy and sustaina...
