| Weekly
E-Newsletter
Northwest
Animal Rights Network
- May 28th, 2008 -
1)
Announcements & Action Items
2) This Week's Actions and Events
3) Up and Coming Events
4) Future Events to Keep in Mind
5) Community Events Worth Checking
Out
6) News of Note
Many, many kudos and gold stars to everyone
that helped make the Folklife Festival a hugely successful
one for veg outreach. Thanks to the tremendous efforts of
David, Anu, Bryan, Nancy F., Nancy P., Claudine, Brian,
Andrew, Mark and Michael, we were able to distribute over
900 Veg Restaurant Guides, and over 2,100 Vegan Outreach
brochures (Why Vegans, Guide to Cruelty Free Living and
Compassionate Choices) this past weekend. WAY TO GO PEOPLE!
This coming weeks looks like a slow one,
but not for the NARN Board! We are working on getting the
rest of the new NARN website put together, composing a NARN
Brochure, and much much more.
The new NARN Board will be meeting on June 3rd (see UpComing
Events), so stop by if you want to see what we are up to.
Soon, the new Animal Services Guide will
be ready. If you would like to help distribute the wonderful
guide to vet offices, shelters, companion animal supply
stores, etc, in your area - please let us know. Contact
rachelb@narn.org, and we will get you on the list of distribution
volunteers.
NARN needs you. Plug
in and help all animals.
And please keep Goodsearching for NARN at www.goodsearch.com
For all animals,
The NARN Board,
(Mark, Shelly,
Pete, Jenn, Andrew, David, Nancy & Rachel)
"board@narn.org."
The Northwest
Animal Rights Network is run solely by volunteers.
Donate, and help keep NARN active http://www.narn.org/narncms/index.php?section=18
"Every
act of conscious learning requires the willingness to suffer
an injury to one's self-esteem."
~ Thomas Szasz
Oprah
Winfrey goes vegan for 21 days
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24781094/
Imagine our shock when the USDA ruled
that boiling monkeys is a-okay. Actually, considering that
the USDA doesn't seem to care about the multiple unauthorized
surgeries on primates at the UW, we really aren't surprised.
KIRO announced on Monday that the USDA is not issuing any
violations for boiling a monkey alive. None. Imagine what
sort of things DO warrant violations from the USDA, SNBL
has received 133 violations.
To read the KIRO story, see:
http://www.kirotv.com/news/16341994/detail.html
Also check out what the blog "Seattlest" had to
say:
http://seattlest.com/2008/05/21/boiling_lab_mon.php
NARN is determined to not let this go by unnoticed. Stay
tuned for upcoming protest announcements and action alerts.
We should also take the time to encourage the Everett Police
Department to charge the individuals who put the monkey
in the cage washer, and their supervisor, with animal cruelty.
The police department needs to know the public will support
any animal cruelty charges against these people and not
castigate them for "wasting time on monkeys".
Please contact the Everett Chief of police and thank him
for assigning a detective to the case, and encourage him
to pursue animal cruelty charges:
Jim Scharf, chief
3002 Wetmore Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
T: 425-257-8400
F: 425-257-6500
E: police@ci.everett.wa.us
I'm sure many of us have been hit
hard by the economic downturn, but as compassionate people,
I also know that the needs of others is very important to
us. Not a day goes by that I don't hear about the price
of food getting higher. Of course, when food gets more expensive,
and more people are having financial problems, that leads
to an increased demand at the food bank.
So what can us vegans and vegetarians do to help? We can
donate veg food to Northwest Harvest or other food banks.
Think about it. People going to food banks often don't get
much of a choice in what sort of food they get.
If each one of us were to donate an item of nonperishable
veg food (and not that 5 year old box of falafel mix sitting
in the back of your cupboard either), think of how many
people would have the option of eating a veg meal? Or at
least a meal with less meat. Instead of frank and beans,
they could have veggie chili, or a nice bowl of lentil soup.
By being generous with our own food, we can help the animals
- humans and non-humans alike.
Check out Northwest Harvest's public drop off locations
to see where you can donate your nonperishable food items:
http://www.northwestharvest.org/Events/Public_Drop_Sites.htm
The Washington Department of Fish
and Wildlife (WDFW) has has published a Draft Supplemental
Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS). Please take some
time to review the DSEIS and provide your comments.
Changes are proposed to the 2003-09 Game Management Plan
Final Environmental Impact Statement to update the plan
for 2009-15.
New issues, objectives, and strategies are proposed based
on public and staff comments gathered over the past several
months.
We have until May 30 to comment on a draft
supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) recently
issued for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's
(WDFW) six-year game management plan.
This is YOUR chance to help wildlife in Washington State
by letting the WDFW know that you care about animals.
Check out this link to (scroll to bottom) to read the Game
Management Plan to and access the comment form:
http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/management/2009-2015/
When: Sunday, June 1st @ noon
Where: Vegan Garden (1228
S Jackson)
Meet up with other local vegans and
enjoy delicious vegan food at Vegan Garden.
Starting in June, the Vegan Meet-ups will occur twice a
month
To RSVP and to see who else is coming, check out:
http://vegan.meetup.com/85/calendar/7866095/
To become a member of the vegan meet-up crew (free &
fun!), go to: http://vegan.meetup.com/85/
Once you log on as a member, you can vote on future locations
for events, comment in the forums & more. You do not
have to be a member of the meet-up to attend events.
When: Monday, June 2nd @ 6:30 - 9:30pm
Where: Lake Union Park Armory-Great Hall (860
Terry Ave. N, Seattle)
NOAA (National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration) will be holding a public
comments session in order to gather information as they
consider the Makah Tribe's request to hunt whales.
This is YOUR chance to let NOAA know how you feel about
the unnecessary killing of whales. If you cannot make the
meeting, please see below for additional action you can
take.
NOAA's Fisheries Service released a draft environmental
impact statement (DEIS) and requested comments on the Makah
Indian Tribe's February 2005 request to resume limited hunting
of eastern north Pacific gray whales in the coastal portion
of the Tribe's usual and accustomed fishing grounds, off
the coast of Washington State, for ceremonial and subsistence
purposes.
The DEIS, prepared under the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA), considers various alternatives to the tribe's
proposed action. The alternatives include five different
hunting scenarios, plus an option of not allowing a hunt.
PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTION:
* Read the draft proposal for a whale hunt: http://tinyurl.com/4km3rs
* Submit comments until June 8
--- by e-mail to MakahDEIS.nwr@noaa.gov, subject line Attn:
2008 Makah DEIS;
--- by mail to Steve Stone, NOAA Fisheries Northwest Region,
1201 N.E. Lloyd Blvd., Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97232; or
by fax to 503-230-5441, Attn: 2008 Makah DEIS.
* Attend a public meeting 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., May 28, at
the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center, 308 E. Fourth
St., Port Angeles
When: Tuesday, June 3rd @ 11:30am - 1:00pm
Where: KFC (1001 East Pine Street, Seattle
98122)
Please join Claudine
every Tuesday to protest KFC's treatment of chickens. Claudine
has committed to protesting at the Capitol Hill KFC every
Tuesday from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Show KFC how you feel about
their abuse by showing up to protest.
KFC and its suppliers refuse to make even marginal improvements
in the living and dying conditions of the 800 million animals
the company kills every year!
This will be a peaceful protest; sign holding and leafleting.For
more on the KFC campaign please see http://www.KFCcruelty.com
If You Have Not Already Please Write to KFC!
http://www.kentuckyfriedcruelty.com/addresses.asp
When: Tuesday, June
3rd @ 7:00pm
Where: Chaco Canyon- (12th NE &
NE 50th, U-District)
Are you interested in what the NARN Board does?
Do you have questions or concerns that you would like to
bring before the Board? Opinions you want heard? Then come
to our Board meetings - everyone is welcome.
We will be meeting at Chaco Canyon located at the corner
of NE 50th & 12th Ave NE. See http://chacocanyoncafe.com/index.php?CID=52
for directions.
When: Thursday, June
5th @ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Pioneer Square (vicinity of 1st
and Washington St., Downtown)
NARN's Video Van goes out during Pioneer
Square's popular monthly walking tour of art exhibits to
play footage and hand out veg restaurant guides and information
on factory farming and vegetarianism. This is an excellent
opportunity to reach out to open-minded people about the
cruelty involved in raising animals for food. The more people
we have to help, the more people we can reach.
Contact Rachel at "rachelb@narn.org" to volunteer
or for the van's location the night of: 206-334-3742.
We are in great need of volunteers
to drive the van. Rachel will be saving
a parking spot for the evening, but someone else needs to
get the van. Please contact
board@narn.org if you can drive our van.
***In case of rain, please call Rachel to confirm that the
event is still happening. Heavy rain will cause us to cancel.
When: Sunday, June 7th @ 8:30am - noon
Where: Seward Park (5902
Lake Washington Blvd. S)
Despite the early hour, this event (an annual
fundraiser for the superb Seattle Animal Shelter http://www.seattleanimalshelter.com/
) is one of my favorite events of the year! Not to mention
the best to table at.
PLUS - we will have our brand new Animal Services
Guides to pass out!! Dogs, animal-friendly people,
shiny new ASGs to distribute - you can't get much better
than that.
So come join the fun and help staff the NARN table.
Contact Rachel ("rachelb@narn.org") if you want
to be there while hundreds of dogs descend upon Seward Park
to participate in this great event.
If you want to sign up and walk with your dog, see http://www.furry5k.com/
For information on how to get to Seward Park, see:
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/parkspaces/SewardPark/directions.htm
People are also welcome to come & leaflet
anytime during the event
When: Sat. & Sun.,
June 21st & 22nd @ 10:00am - 8:00pm
Where: Fremont
Once again, NARN will have an Outreach table
at this popular festival which celebrates the Summer Solstice
and the best aspects of our community: art, spirit, sharing,
celebration and working together to help each other. During
fair weekend, people from all walks of life come together
to shop, eat, drink, perform, smile, dance, run, converse,
debate, groove and parade. Keep these dates in mind if you
would like to help staff the NARN table. Contact board@narn.org
to sign up
People are needed to fill 3 hour shifts, as well as for
leafleting during the parade on Saturday.
For more information on the fair itself, see: http://www.fremontfair.com/
When: June 27th-June
29th, 2008
Where: Portland State University
“Let Live” is a grassroots forum
for people who want to help. Through an open, respectful,
and friendly environment this conference will provide an
opportunity for attendees to learn skills and strategies
to become better advocates for the animals, no matter ones
experience level in activism.
This conference is for first-timers, experienced activists,
and anybody in between who hopes to make a real difference
for animals and build a stronger, more effective community
and animal liberation movement.
“Let Live” is taking place in Portland, Oregon,
June 27th-29th, 2008. It will be held this year on the campus
of Portland State University. It is being organized by Vegans
for Animal Advocacy, with support from No Compromise, Herbivore
Magazine, and Food Fight Grocery.
For more info, check out:
http://www.letliveconference.org/
If you are interested in going in and want
to carpool, contact board@narn.org and we'll see what we
can do.
When: Saturday, May 31st @ 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Chaco Canyon- (12th NE &
NE 50th, U-District)
Chaco Canyon had such a great success with
their Raw Thai Dinner night, that they decided to have another.
This month it is Italian! They will be serving a 4 course
meal with 2 dinner options for each course. They are now
taking reservations, with seating available from 5:30pm
to 8:30pm. Reserve early, as they expect this to sell out.
To make a reservation, either call us at (206)522-6966,
or email info@chacocanyoncafe.com with: Your name, party
size, phone number, time you wish to attend, and any dietary
restrictions or allergies.
http://tinyurl.com/5jy54m
(AP)
“A coalition of animal welfare groups says it
has evidence that Ringling Bros. circus elephants are sometimes
chained for days at a time, and the groups asked a judge
Wednesday to halt the practice while a lawsuit comes to
trial. In federal court papers filed in Washington, the
groups said Ringling Bros.' own train records show that
the Asian elephants are chained in box cars for an average
of more than 26 straight hours, and often 60 to 70 hours
at a time, when the circus travels. In some cases, the elephants
have been chained on trains for 90 to 100 hours."
http://tinyurl.com/3ma73b
(The Australian)
“Federal regulators
are investigating allegations that the largest US dairy
co-operative, Dairy Farmers of America, has manipulated
milk and cheese prices, and are separately reviewing a secret
transfer of cash to a former director of the organisation.
The farmer-owned co-operative, which controls a third of
the US milk supply, also faces anti-trust lawsuits by farmers
and retailers alleging it conspired to suppress prices it
paid for raw milk in the southeast of the country, while
raising prices to the region's retailers. Such tactics could
have the effect of boosting the co-op's profit as a middleman."
http://www.foxreno.com/news/16346348/detail.html
"For almost nine decades, cowboys and cowhands
have gathered at the Rowell Ranch in Castro Valley to take
part in the time honored tradition of the rodeo. But now
animal rights activists are leveling stinging accusations
of abuse against the rodeo, and they say they have video
to prove it."
http://tinyurl.com/5x2rxm
(Telegraph UK)
"A British woman is leading a court challenge to
have a chimpanzee declared a "person" so the animal
can enjoy "human rights".
Paula Stibbe and a group of Austrian animal rights activists
want the European Court to declare that the ape, who they
have given the name Matthew Hiasl Pan to make him sound
"more human", legally declared a person so she
can be appointed his guardian."
http://tinyurl.com/6lb648
(City Pages)
“What they were
looking for, Carroll says, was an informant—someone
to show up at “vegan potlucks” throughout the
Twin Cities and rub shoulders with RNC protestors, schmoozing
his way into their inner circles, then reporting back to
the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, a partnership
between multiple federal agencies and state and local law
enforcement. The effort’s primary mission, according
to the Minneapolis division’s website, is to “investigate
terrorist acts carried out by groups or organizations which
fall within the definition of terrorist groups as set forth
in the current United States Attorney General Guidelines.”
"
|
