Marin VEG
October, 2020
It's been seven months since I've eaten in a restaurant, hugged a
friend, shopped in a store. Still, I recognize how fortunate I am,
safe and housed, and send heartfelt blessings to everyone impacted
by fires, virus, job loss, fear and despair.
This is a short newsletter with some good news, some alarming news,
and full of appreciation for you for caring and for reading it.
Terrific TV Advertisement
This wonderful television ad from Israel tugged at my heart. I hope
that people who are not yet vegetarian or vegan find it equally
moving.
https://www.euronews.com/living/2020/09/15/live-lamb-used-in-provocative-new-vegan-commercial-in-israel
France to Ban Animals for Entertainment
Slowly (too slowly) other countries are making laws to protect
animals. We often miss the progress being made because there is so
much more to achieve. Ten years ago Ringling Brothers
seemed like a permanent part of our culture. Relentless activists,
however, are making a difference.
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-09-29/france-to-ban-use-of-wild-animals-in-circuses
Pt. Reyes Elk
Speaking of relentless activists, I send
gratitude and applause to everyone who planned and attended the
recent protests to support native elk, not commercial dairy farms,
at Pt. Reyes National Seashore. Even if we put aside the cruelty
of dairy production, which we can't, extending ranching leases
over and over again contradicts the spirit of the national
seashore and ignores the terms of the sales of the ranches to the
government fifty years ago. Favoring financial profit over
environmental degradation is a major reason that climate change is
slamming our planet today. I know that moneyed interests usually
prevail, but I'm betting on the tireless champions for elk, the
environment, and animal rights to persevere and win. https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/09/27/cows-vs-elk-the-latest-battle-at-point-reyes-national-seashore/
Now Exploiting Camels
Will our species ever tire
of finding new ways to exploit non-human animals? Milk from
camels has found footing in Australia. I don't have words for my
disgust.
https://mailchi.mp/0ed4af8c611e/qcamel-the-first-organic-camel-dairy-profits-from-the-humane-myth?e=2f0099a818
Earth Is Losing Its Animals
This chilling report details the decline
of biodiversity since 1970. Our planet is losing its inhabitants
at an alarming rate. There are countless reasons to be sad
these days, but this may be the saddest news I've read in a long
time.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/10/humans-exploiting-and-destroying-nature-on-unprecedented-scale-report-aoe?utm_term=fa595b3d60d0866edf0cbfdbc9f96eec&utm_campaign=USMorningBriefing&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=usbriefing_email
Food Empowerment Project Doing Vital Work
The Food Empowerment Project is helping
farm workers, creating cookbooks, and connecting the dots
between food, justice and animal rights. I hope you will read
this update and support their excellent work. https://mailchi.mp/foodispower/empowerment-sustainers-update-vallejo-healthy-food-festival-and-more?e=94f62174f0
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