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Prop 2 passes: Yes we can give animals more room to move!

Nov. 4, press release from the Humane Society of the United States

Californians Make History by Banning Veal Crates, Gestation Crates, and Battery Cages

Voters in California approved an historic ballot measure to halt the inhumane confinement of animals on factory farms—by an overwhelming margin.

Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States, said, “California voters have taken a stand for decency and compassion and said that the systemic mistreatment of animals on factory farms cannot continue. All animals deserve humane treatment, including animals raised for food.”

As of 11 p.m. Pacific time, Proposition 2 was ahead by 62 to 38 percent.

Space To Move

Proposition 2 ends the practice of confining certain animals raised for food in crates and cages so small the animals can barely move. Prop 2 requires that factory farms provide enough space for animals to stand up, turn around and extend their limbs. It applies to breeding pigs, egg laying hens and veal calves.

Prop 2 goes into effect in January of 2015, giving factory farms six years to shift to different housing systems.

The Yes! on Prop 2 campaign received donations from 25,000 individual contributors across the country. Thousands of volunteers worked to collect signatures, distribute campaign literature, and rallied to get out the vote for Prop 2.

Prop 2 attracted support from a broad coalition of organizations and leaders, including the California Veterinary Medical Association, United Farm Workers, State Humane Association of California, the Center for Food Safety, and the Consumer Federation of America, to name a few.

The opponents of Proposition 2, agribusiness companies from throughout the nation, spent $9 million to try to defeat the ballot initiative.

November 5, 2008 | Filed Under Animals, Farming, News, Not DC | 1 Comment 

Looking for great veg food – in Baltimore?

Look no further! Shortly after Compassion Over Killing (COK) launched the online dining, VegBaltimore.com last fall, there was a flood of requests for a printed version—something people could conveniently keep in their cars, or backpack, or purse to help them find animal-friendly fare on the go.

So COK teamed up with the Humane League of Baltimore to create the brand new Vegetarian Guide to Baltimore and Surrounding Areas! This 16-page, full color booklet, loaded with more than 100 places to find veg-friendly fare in and around Maryland’s largest city is absolutely free – just visit VegBaltmore.com to request your copy today.

November 4, 2008 | Filed Under COK, Food, Not DC | Leave a Comment 

Woodstock Farm Benefit

On September 20th, Nellie McKay & Dan Piraro will be combining their talents for a one night only event at the Colony Café (Because while the Colony Café isn’t a vegan establishment, the restaurant will be veganizing their menu for the event.) in Woodstock, NY to benefit the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. So what do a soulful cabaret singer and a hysterical cartoonist have in common? THEY’RE BOTH ALL ABOUT THE VEGANISM!

The evening is hosted by the Mid-Hudson Vegetarian Society (MHVS) and tickets are just $20.

To find out more, visit WoodstockFAS.org!

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September 10, 2008 | Filed Under Benefit, Events, Music, Not DC | Leave a Comment