US VegWeek Puts Meat-Free Eating on the Political Map
Md. State Senator Jamie Raskin inspired COK to launch US VegWeek in 2009, and the campaign now empowers thousands of people nationwide, including over 25 federal, state and local lawmakers to take our 7-Day VegPledge. Ariz. Congressman Raśl Grijalva is one of them: “No matter what you believe in, respect for animals is an important part of being human. I’m proud to participate in US VegWeek to raise awareness.”
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COK in the News: Lowdown on the Farm - Rescued Ducks
Chico News Review, by Meredith Graham on April 25, 2013: “Daisy, Matt and Atlas are survivors. They arrived at Farm Sanctuary as ducklings after an undercover investigation by Compassion Over Killing (COK) revealed abusive and neglectful conditions at Cal-Cruz Hatcheries Inc. Recently, however, animal-welfare investigations, such as the one that shut down Cal-Cruz Hatcheries, were put in jeopardy.”
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Vegan Food Share: New Cookbook Benefits COK
Discover 30 new, delicious vegan recipes while also helping us help animals with Vegan Food Share’s eBook! From banana cream pancakes to coconut curry-stuffed squash, this eBook features recipes for all occasions and taste buds. To make it more delicious: it’s a pay-what-you-can system, and all proceeds benefit COK.
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TN Ag-Gag Bill Sponsor Compares Exposing Animal Abuse to Rape
As reported by The Tennessean, in an email exchange with a female staffer at the HSUS, Rep. Andy Holt, who is the lead sponsor of the state’s ag-gag bill, likened the work of exposing animal abuse to the way “human traffickers use 17 year old women.” He continued by describing HSUS’ use of videography to uncover cruelty to farmed animals as “tape and rape.”
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