Food Fight! Vegan Grocery: News

Protest Conduct and First Amendment Issues

2009-07-03T23:54:00.001-07:00

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This talk will discuss the parameters of the First Amendment as it relates to animal rights activism, including publication of information, conduct at protests, and dealing with injunctions.

Campaign Development: Goals, Strategy, and Tactics

2009-07-03T23:18:00.001-07:00

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Grassroots animal liberation activists take on billion-dollar industries every day. Despite the odds against us we refuse to back down and, time after time, we win. This is not luck. This is a result of dedication and understanding the importance of making the most out of our limited resources by building strategic campaigns. Join us in examining how to make our actions count, set achievable goals, and develop campaign strategies and tactics that will help ensure victory.

That Just Happened! (You are welcome.)

2009-07-03T18:49:00.000-07:00

Wanna buy a dog?

2009-07-03T18:10:00.000-07:00

"I hope that those of you that have read this are bawling your eyes out and can't get the pictures out of your head I deal with everyday on the way home from work. I hate my job, I hate that it exists & I hate that it will always be there unless you people make some changes and realize that the lives you are affecting go much farther than the pets you dump at a shelter.

Between 9 and 11 MILLION animals die every year in shelters and only you can stop it. I do my best to save every life I can but rescues are always full, and there are more animals coming in everyday than there are homes. My point to all of this DON'T BREED OR BUY WHILE SHELTER PETS DIE!"

Dags

2009-07-03T17:27:00.000-07:00

Meet Victor and Dignan, a couple of good friends of ours.

Best Country Ever

2009-07-03T17:02:00.000-07:00

Closing early tomorrow, 2 o'clock, to get our nation's birthday party on. There will be tax on all tea sold, hot or cold, to honor some rich white guys who didn't wanna pay taxes.

Another vegan barber now at Akemi!

2009-07-03T13:24:00.000-07:00

"Augustus Bowman is a local vegan Barber who is now plying his trade of making you not look like a hobo at Akemi Salon- 3808 N Williams Ave.

He will be specializing in men's haircuts and straight razor shaves
For the month of July, all new clients recieve $5 off their first service.

Augustus uses all cruelty free products in the salon
To schedule an appointment, call 503-528-4173"

Kim McCoy opens the 2009 Let Live Conference

2009-07-03T10:13:00.000-07:00

Will Potter Opens the 2009 Let Live Conference

2009-07-02T16:03:00.001-07:00

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Will Potter talks about the importance of community in this movement and how important it is for all of us to support each other in the pursuit of our common goals for the animals. This talk gets to the heart of what this conference is all about and will set the tone for the weekend.

Homegrown Smoker

2009-07-02T11:52:00.000-07:00

"I was just writing to you guys, various blogs who either knew of us already, and those we follow, just to let you all know that Homegrown Smoker Natural Barbecue is officially opening tomorrow with set hours from 12:00PMish-8:00PM.

Our menu is all vegan, with a handful of gluten free options, and offers a savory and smokey flavor appealing to those vegan and omnivorous alike! We'd really like to thank everyone who has blogged about us. We're really excited to be a part of our cities growing food cart culture and can't wait to meet more of you.

We are located in the gated lot on the corner of NE 23rd and Alberta, next to Townshends Tea House! "

IDA Letter Writing Group

2009-07-02T11:50:00.000-07:00

"The focus at our next letter writing group will be Elephants in Zoos and Circuses.

WHAT: Monthly Letter Writing Group
WHEN: July 8, 2009, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Jane's House, 3291 NE Irving Street, Portland, OR 97232

Please RSVP to Jane at 503-380-4647 or jbicquette@gmail.com.

Snacks and drinks will be provided. All materials will be provided, but please bring your laptop if you have one.

Focus this month is a follow-up to IDA's International Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos (IDAEZ) and we will be writing to help the Oregon Zoo elephants, Woodland Park Zoo elephants in Seattle, and for Queenie, Jewel and Tina, three traveling circus elephants in desperate need of our help."

Appropriate Planned Vegetarian Diets Are Healthful, May Help in Disease Prevention and Treatment, Says American Dietetic Association

2009-07-02T11:18:00.000-07:00

"It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. Well-planned vegetarian diets are appropriate for individuals during all stages of the life-cycle including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood and adolescence and for athletes."

Time to Let Live—In Portland, That Is

2009-07-01T14:54:00.000-07:00

"Two nights and two days is not nearly enough time to explore the entirety of Portland, but I tried to fill in as much as I could. After doing a little research, I decided to check out an Italian restaurant called Portobello Vegan Trattoria, which sounded amazing. It was definitely a trek from the PSU campus, but the meal was totally worth it. The Tiramisu alone would have validated the long bus ride."

SCUM

2009-07-01T12:06:00.000-07:00

"In the courtroom, Santuomo raised a middle finger to the reporters assembled to cover his case."

San Francisco's 1st Vegan Bakery!

2009-06-30T18:23:00.000-07:00

Oooh! Check it SF!

Lame.

2009-06-30T18:18:00.000-07:00

Bummer.

DiscsForDogs.org

2009-06-30T17:36:00.000-07:00

Great idea!

Red and Black Letter Writing Party Tonight!

2009-06-30T17:30:00.000-07:00

8pm, 400 SE 12th Ave and Oak! Please go. Postcards and paper provided. Just take a minute to show support for our friends behind bars.

New Stuff Online

2009-06-30T16:51:00.000-07:00

Been slacking lately, but we just put up some new stuff online. Check it. We like our new "Never Trust An Ex-Vegan" shirt, but.. yeah, it's a conversation starter at least.

Other stuff going on this weekend.

2009-06-25T18:34:00.000-07:00

In addition to Let Live this weekend, check out this flyer of non-Let Live related events. Glad folks are putting things together. Good job Portland.

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Eric McDavid Presentation and Benefit tonight!

2009-06-25T12:25:00.000-07:00

"Hey folks, some friends of Eric McDavid are coming to Blackrose Infoshop (4038 N Mississippi Ave) tonight to put on a video presentation and to talk about Eric's case. There will also be some live music. Come and hang out for a while and make a donation to these great people if you can! Thanks! For more info, visit: www.supporteric.org "

PrimateLabs.com

2009-06-25T12:19:00.000-07:00

"PrimateLabs.com is a news and information site dedicated to educating the public and assisting animal rights activists in the fight against the use and abuse of primates in laboratories nationwide. Our site features news, commentary, information, and other resources to help educate the public and assist grassroots activists in the fight against cruel and unnecessary primate experimentation. Please be aware that our site is brand new, and so you may spot errors here and there. If you notice something amiss or a bug anywhere, please email us at info@primatelabs.com."

EXCLUSIVE: Animal Rights Activist Jailed at Secretive Prison Gives First Account of Life Inside a "CMU"

2009-06-25T10:14:00.000-07:00

"In a Democracy Now! exclusive interview, we speak with Andrew Stepanian, an animal rights activist who was jailed at a secretive prison known as a Communication Management Unit, or CMU. Stepanian is believed to be the first prisoner released from a CMU and will talk about his experience there for the first time. He was sentenced to three years along with six other activists for violating a controversial law known as the Animal Enterprise Protection Act. The ACLU has filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of CMUs. We also speak with Stepanian’s lawyer and a reporter covering the story."

Homegrown Smoker! Wha?!?!?

2009-06-24T18:09:00.000-07:00

I really hope this is as good as I think it oughta be...opens tomorrow. Represent.

Turd Featured on This American Life

2009-06-23T16:57:00.000-07:00

"A well-known activist—an anarchic, revolutionary activist—is accused of spying on other activists for the FBI. The strangest thing about the rumor is, it's true. How Brandon Darby transformed from cop-hater to federal witness. Plus, a story by Etgar Keret, about a boy who betrays his people with a pair of shoes."