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The E-Newsletter of Compassion Over Killing March 12, 2013

In the News: COK Op-Ed Published in Philly Inquirer

In a guest opinion piece featured last week in the Philadelphia Inquirer, COK’s Erica Meier highlights the reactions to the European horsemeat scandal and asks: “ ..how can we justify eating cows (or chickens or pigs) but not horses?” The op-ed concludes by encouraging readers to express their compassion by leaving all animals off our plates.

Read COK’s op-ed. »

Mark Your Calendar for US VegWeek: April 22-28

Join thousands of people from coast to coast who are signing up to take a 7-day VegPledge as part of our annual US VegWeek celebration! Taking part in this national campaign is a fun way to explore meat-free foods and discover the benefits of vegetarian eating. Already veg? Recruit others to take the pledge and organize an event in your area!

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Los Angeles Schools Go Meatless on Mondays

Just a few months after COK worked with the LA City Council to pass a Meatless Monday resolution, the LA Unified School District, which is the nation’s second largest school system, is showing its support by launching a 100% Meatless Monday menu in all of its cafeterias! An estimated 650,000 meat-free meals will now be served to students throughout the City of Angels on the first day of each week.

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COK Kitchen: Filipino Favorites–Veganized

Love the flavors of traditional Filipino food but wish you could enjoy a meat-, egg-, and dairy-free version? Now you can with these quick and easy recipes. From adobo to picadillo and more, here are our top four favorite Filipino dishes–veganized.

Start cooking. »

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COK IN THE NEWS

"Why the fuss over horse meat?" Philadelphia Inquirer, March 9, 2013
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"'AG-Gag’ law controversy continues" The Madison Press, March 1, 2013
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"Stand up for Animal Rights and the Right to Know" Yale Daily News, Feb. 25, 2013
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat., March 16 & Sun., March 17: COK tabling at the NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo in Washington, DC

Tues., March 19: COK Benefit Dinner at Sticky Fingers Sweets and Eats in Washington, DC

Wed., March 27: Film Screening with Matt Ruscigno, RD in Takoma Park, MD

Thurs., March 28: Plant-Based Nutrition Discussion with Matt Ruscigno, RD in Washington, DC

Sat., April 6: Texas VegFest in Austin, TX

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