2 Things to do Today
Today’s post was too long and will likely be a 2-parter, which is fitting. End 2008 and start 2009 with it. It’s probably the most important thing we can all do on a daily basis, other than be vegan: educate…
Posts from the ‘Economics’ Category
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Dec 28
On Obama’s Food Agenda
Susan directed me to “A food agenda for Obama” by Christopher D. Cook of the Christian Science Monitor. Cook suggests nine elements for Obama’s food policy: 1. New public investments targeting sustainable agriculture, defined as organic, small- to mid-sized, diversified…
On Alligator “Programs”
I received an e-mail from Israel Dupont, a naturalist and alligator expert in Florida who thought I might be interested in his site due to my frequent posting on alligator “attacks.” His site is called “Living With Alligators” and I…
On Vegan Filmmakers and John Perkins
What do vegan filmmakers have to do with John Perkins, of Confessions of an Economic Hitman-fame? Nothing, other than I received messages from both yesterday (and you may have, as well). On Monday . . . . the first fan-managed,…
Poplar Spring Calendar Available!
As you may know, Deb Durant of Invisible Voices takes gorgeous photos and decided to create a calendar for Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary in Maryland, where she volunteers weekly. The project was a labor of love and Deb is donating…
Dec 8
On the NYC Humane Education Resolution and “Radical Moves”
First, Rich (of Smoke fame) reminded me that there will be a vote and conference about the Humane Education resolution by the NYC Council on Dec. 16th. There is a law that “requires instruction on the humane care and treatment…
Dec 4
Problem Solving 101
When you have a problem and you know what causes it, what do you do? Do you attack the symptoms of the problem? No, because you know what the cause is. When wouldn’t you go to the problem’s cause? Simple:…
Nov 22
On Environmental Injustice and Animal Units
I was going to write about Thanksgiving but, really, what’s there to say that would be interesting or different at this point. Americans will pay to have tens of millions of one kind of sentient nonhuman slaughtered for one meal….
A Message from Michele at PPS
Dear friend of Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary, We’re so close…but we still need more help to make it to the finish line! We’ve been working feverishly behind the scenes on acquiring this property for several months now. Thanks to your overwhelming…
Nov 9
On “Food” Prices and Veganism
Reuters’ “Steep Food Price Increases on Way: Experts” (yes, that really is the title) does something I haven’t seen before, and I wonder if the reporter, Charles Abbott, even realized he was doing it. He equates animals with food, but…
Nov 3
On Soup Kitchens for Dogs and Clueless Vets
One of the child-free couples we socialize with is composed of two veterinary surgeons. They share their home with five cats and two dogs, one of whom was a “foreclosure dog” brought to the local no kill. Dropping him off…
Nov 2
On Breed Rescue Groups
A little while back, someone commented (sorry, but I couldn’t find the comment) that each time a greyhound is adopted, a dog in a shelter isn’t. Just yesterday, I received an e-mail from Beverly, who is “really curious about whether…
Nov 1
On the Economy and Your Buying Habits
As you may have become aware, the global economy is in a bit of a slowdown and has had unprecedented amounts of volatility over the past few months. In “Budgets Squeezed, Some Families Bypass Organics,” by Andrew Martin in today’s…
Oct 31
On the Economy and Greyhound Racing
Greyhound racing is slowly dying in the United States. Even in Florida, where political ties are about to increase when Tom Rooney-R (whose family owns the Pittsburgh Steelers as well as the Palm Beach Kennel Club) becomes a Congressman (person?)…
Oct 24
On the Economy and Animal “Rights”
If Proposition 2 doesn’t pass in California and Question 3 doesn’t pass in Massachusetts, here’s why: Some people care about the welfare of animals, and that care can be expressed quite eloquently and can be very convincing. However, once you…
