LA City Council Passes Meatless Monday Resolution

After COK met with several city council members about the benefits of vegetarian eating, this past Friday, Los Angeles became the largest US city to adopt a resolution encouraging residents to participate in Meatless Monday! The resolution passed unanimously and has garnered significant media attention including features in USA Today, Huffington Post and NBC-LA.

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Video: Emily Deschanel Talks with COK about Meatless Monday

Emily Deschanel is a proud vegan and a long-time supporter of Meatless Monday. Last week, as the LA City Council passed the Meatless Monday resolution, Emily spoke to COK about the benefits of choosing plant-based foods and the positive impact it has on our health, the environment and animals!

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Save the Date: Dec. 15 is COK's Annual Holiday Party

Join us – and special guests including Md. Senator Jamie Raskin – on Sat., Dec. 15 in Washington, DC to celebrate the power of compassion at our annual holiday party. You'll enjoy an all-you-can-eat vegan dinner and an amazing silent auction, plus all guests will receive a gift bag. RSVP and donate early to also get two free drink tickets.

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COK IN THE NEWS

"Los Angeles City Council Declares all Future Mondays to be "Meatless" Fox News, Nov. 12, 2012
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"Meatless Mondays: Los Angeles City Council Endorses Healthier Eating Habits" Huffington Post, Nov. 10, 2012
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"Los Angeles City Council Embraces Meatless Mondays"NBC-LA, Nov. 9, 2012
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat., Nov. 17: COK tabling at the Green Festival in Los Angeles, CA

Sat., Nov. 17: COK tabling at New York's Capital Region Vegetarian Expo in Albany, NY

Sun., Nov. 18: Vegan Day at Bakeshop in Arlington, VA

Sat., Dec. 15: COK's annual holiday fundraising party

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