| Fur Free Friday! Nov 27! |
[Nov. 15th, 2009|11:10 am] |
reposting a message from In Defense of Animals- let's make this march a big one! spread the word.
“Join IDA on Fur Free Friday, November 27th, the day after Thanksgiving, for a march in downtown Portland past all the locations that continue to sell fur. This peaceful, family-friendly march has historically been the largest annual animal rights demonstration in the area, where activists take over the streets of downtown to share a message of compassion about fur-bearing animals.
What: Fur Free Friday March
When: Friday, November, 27; meet at 11 a.m. (march leaves at 11:30 a.m.)
Where: Corner of SW Yamhill and Broadway (in front of Nordstroms)
This year more than ever, we need your help to make it a success. The city of Portland has changed their policy on police-escorted street closures for free speech events, and we must have at least 200 participants this year in order to do our traditional march in the street. If we can’t get 200 people out for Fur Free Friday, our march will have to proceed on the sidewalks, which may complicate the event and compromise our impact.
For at least the past decade the Portland animal rights community has taken over the streets of downtown Portland to raise our voices in unison with activists all over the country and world on Fur Free Friday. Please, do everything you can to join us and spread the word to get more people involved. We need to rally at least 200 people to make this year’s street march happen. Signs, banners and literature will be provided, just bring people! If you have any questions or to confirm your attendance, contact matt@idausa.org." |
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| “Fowl Play” Screening / ***”SKIN TRADE” CANCELLED*** |
[Nov. 14th, 2009|09:51 pm] |
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http://foodfightgrocery.com/index.php/2009/11/15/fowl-play-screening-skin-trade-cancelled/ http://foodfightgrocery.com/?p=817 ****Let Live is very sorry to have to cancel it’s premiere of “Skin Trade” due to a family emergency. It will be rescheduled, we promise. BUT, in the meantime, please come out to “Fowl Play” instead. Bring somebody who needs to see it.****
National surveys show that the majority of Americans are opposed to the inhumane treatment of farm animals. In fact, Americans are in opposition to the very treatment animals face every day on factory farms. This disconnect that people have between the food they buy and the industries they support is exactly what agribusiness counts on to maintain its bottom line.
However, a growing movement of people are opposed to factory farming and the commodification of animals. They are organizing, documenting the living nightmare that animals face, and speaking out against animal agriculture.
Fowl Play illuminates the plight of factory-farmed laying hens through interviews with people who are fighting diligently to save them. A story of hope emerges as footage recorded inside battery cage and other facilities is balanced with personal accounts of the individuals working to protect the often-forgotten victims of the egg industry.
The film also introduces us to animals who survive the system: Hope, a hen left to die in a garbage can but then rescued by activists; and Consuela, a hen gassed on a farm when she was no longer useful but who survives to be rescued at a landfill.
The suffering that animals face on factory farms won’t end until enough people are motivated to change it. Fowl Play connects the dots between consumers and the practices they support, and leaves viewers with a groundbreaking message of personal change and community outreach.
When: Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 7pm
Where: Hollywood Theatre, 4122 SE Sandy Blvd
Cost: Free, but we’d really appreciate a donation to help cover costs |
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[Nov. 13th, 2009|10:43 am] |
this is what it looks like when we go out on a thursday night.
District and The Mercantile in Hollywood, CA |
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[Nov. 11th, 2009|05:05 pm] |
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Being computerless at work is like 'no books day' in school. It's hard to get much done' even phone calls. |
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| Fur Free Friday 2009! |
[Nov. 10th, 2009|05:39 pm] |
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http://foodfightgrocery.com/index.php/2009/11/11/fur-free-friday-2009/ http://foodfightgrocery.com/?p=811
From IDA, let’s try to make this the biggest FFF march ever.
“Join IDA on Fur Free Friday, November 27th, the day after Thanksgiving, for an march in downtown Portland past all the locations that continue to sell fur. This peaceful, family-friendly march has historically been the largest annual animal rights demonstration in the area, where activists take over the streets of downtown to share a message of compassion about fur-bearing animals.
What: Fur Free Friday March
When: Friday, November, 27; meet at 11 a.m. (march leaves at 11:30 a.m.)
Where: Corner of SW Yamhill and Broadway (in front of Nordstroms)
This year more than ever, we need your help to make it a success. The city of Portland has changed their policy on police-escorted street closures for free speech events, and we must have at least 200 participants this year in order to do our traditional march in the street. If we can’t get 200 people out for Fur Free Friday, our march will have to proceed on the sidewalks, which may complicate the event and compromise our impact.
For at least the past decade the Portland animal rights community has taken over the streets of downtown Portland to raise our voices in unison with activists all over the country and world on Fur Free Friday. Please, do everything you can to join us and spread the word to get more people involved. We need to rally at least 200 people to make this year’s street march happen. Signs, banners and literature will be provided, just bring people! If you have any questions or to comfirm your attendance, contact matt@idausa.org.“ |
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| Nationwide Convergence on Fur Farm Capital |
[Nov. 10th, 2009|04:58 pm] |
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http://foodfightgrocery.com/index.php/2009/11/11/nationwide-convergence-on-fur-farm-capital/ http://foodfightgrocery.com/?p=808 This sounds great. Spread the word. Road trip!
“November 28th, 2009
On November 28th, activists from across the country will converge on Morgan for Fur Free Saturday. Morgan is the largest fur farming town in the country, with 15 active mink farms. For the first time, the animal rights movement will bring all the tears and rage for the millions killed every year for fur to the belly of the beast: Morgan, Utah. This convergence will climax in a one-mile march through the heart of this fur farm capital, past two of Morgan’s mink farms.
The mere threat of this protest has already generated enormous media coverage, and Morgan County’s mink farmers and police are scared. Morgan has responded by amending their protesting ordinance to outlaw protesting within 1000 feet of a mink farm. Activists responded by filing two lawsuits, charging the ordinance is unconstitutional. The protest will continue.
Morgan is clearly a town contemptuous of the constitution and steeped in the tradition of murder. Two lawsuits and numerous news headlines later, activists remain committed to march on Morgan November 28th, and are calling on activists nationwide to join them.
This event is likely to be legend.
More info at the Fur Free Utah website: www.furfreeutah.com
Contact: peteryoung@furfreeutah.com
All activists arriving from out of town will be provided with a place to stay.” |
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| Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism by Melanie Joy, Ph.D. |
[Nov. 10th, 2009|02:22 pm] |
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http://foodfightgrocery.com/index.php/2009/11/10/why-we-love-dogs-eat-pigs-and-wear-cows-an-introduction-to-carnism-by-melanie-joy-ph-d/ http://foodfightgrocery.com/?p=804 Just got this book in today. Excited to read it. Maybe you wanna read it too?
“Like other “isms” racism, ageism, etc., carnism is most harmful when it is unrecognized and unacknowledged. Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows names and explains this phenomenon and offers it up for examination. Unlike the many books that explain why we shouldnt eat meat, Joys book explains why we do eat meat — and thus how we can make more informed choices as citizens and consumers.”
via Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism by Melanie Joy, Ph.D.. |
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| Portobello Says No-Thanks! |
[Nov. 10th, 2009|06:32 am] |
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http://foodfightgrocery.com/index.php/2009/11/10/portobello-says-no-thanks/ http://foodfightgrocery.com/?p=802 “ Come celebrate the bounty of Northwest produce at Portobello on the 24th and 25th of November. We’ll be offering a four course meal for $20, drinks and gratuity not included, with gluten-free and soy-free options as well. Come enjoy fresh roasted vegetables, Butternut bisque, cranberry stuffed roasts, and pumpkin pie…all vegan, local, and using organic farm-direct produce!
For reservations, please call (503) 754-5993. Make sure to tell us the date, time, and number in your party and we’ll call back to confirm.” |
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