Lunch + Legislation – Attorneys for Animals

4 Nov 2024

Lunch + Legislation: Hendrik Faller and Tom Miller, “Dogs Are People Too” and the Influence of Film on Legislation

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, AFA Presentation, Animal Law, Dogs, Event, Film as Advocacy, Legislation, Lunch + Legislation, Media | 0

Movies can entertain us, get us thinking, trigger an emotional response. They can even deliver a powerful mesage that can change policy or spark legislative change. “Dogs Are People Too: A Four-Legged Civil Rights Movement” has the potential to do … Continued

9 Oct 2024

Lunch + Legislation: Sarah D’Onofrio, PhD, Scholar Activist

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Analysis, CAFO, Factory Farming, Farmed Animals, Lunch + Legislation, Michiganders for a Just Farming System, SB 275, Uncategorized | 0

Dr. D’Onofrio applies principles from sociology, political science, economics, and science to her on-the-ground work as an advocate for rural communities. Her research focuses on the harm caused by Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (“CAFOs” or factory farms) to rural communities. … Continued

9 Sep 2024

Lunch + Legislation: Amanda Wight, Wildlife Protection Manager, HSUS, “Wolves in Michigan

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Analysis, Congress, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, Endangered Species Act, Federal, federal agency, Lunch + Legislation, Natural Resources Commission, Wildlife, Wildlife Killing Contests, Wolf, Wolves | 0

While wolves in Michigan are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act, both federal and state lawmakers, backed by a large contingent of hunters, trappers, and farmers (although by no means all) are actively seeking to overturn federal ESA protections, … Continued

1 Jul 2024

Lunch + Legislation: Kara Shannon, Director of Farm Animal Welfare Policy, ASPCA, “Farm Bill Update”

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Agriculture, Analysis, ASPCA, CAFO, Congress, EATS Act, Factory Farming, Farm Bill, Farmed Animals, Federal, House Agriculture Committee, Legislation, Lunch + Legislation, Senate Agriculture Committee | 0

A massive piece of legislation that dictates what our public dollars are going to support in agriculture. It’s… our opportunity — instead of propping up factory farming (which…has been done for decades) to…seeing those billions of dollars… supporting meaningfully higher … Continued

8 Jun 2024

Lunch + Legislation: Rep. Veronica Paiz and How Bills Evolve to Focus on Service Animals, Artist as Advocate

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, Breed Specific, Dangerous Dog, House Agriculture Committee, Legislation, Lunch + Legislation, Michigan Legislature, Michigan Legislature Committees | 0

Something that would have people more mindful, more considerate of their behavior or actions … Rep. Veronica Paiz, Lunch + Legislation, Saturday, June 8, 2024 Rep. Paiz spoke of HB 5525, a bill that would create civil liability for death … Continued

6 May 2024

Lunch + Legislation: Rep. Stephanie Young, Including Animals in Sentencing Guidelines

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, Legislation, Lunch + Legislation, Michigan Legislature, Michigan Legislature Committees | 0

We welcome Rep. Young, who represents the 16th District in the Michigan House, to talk about the importance of the bill package she is leading, to put animals into the picture when judges are sentencing defendants who have been convicted … Continued

4 Apr 2024

Lunch + Legislation: Cheryl Ruble, MD: Becoming an Advocate and Challenging CAFOs

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, CAFO, Coronavirus, Education, Factory Farming, Farmed Animals, Lunch + Legislation, Uncategorized | 0

I focus on challenging industrial agriculture, particularly CAFOs. I pretty much work full-time doing this. Cheryl Ruble, MD, Lunch + Legislation, April 1, 2024 Ten years ago, Cheryl had a different full-time job. She was working as a physician, practicing … Continued

4 Mar 2024

Alicia Prygoski: Strategic Legislation (Part II): How You Can Be a More Effective Animal Advocate

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Congress, EATS Act, Farm Bill, Federal, Legislation, Lobbying, Lunch + Legislation | 0

Alicia returns for another L+L. In February, she gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the strategy that leads to successful animal advocacy at federal, state and local level. Today’s focus is on how individual animal advocates or members of a … Continued

5 Feb 2024

Lunch + Legislation: Alicia Prygoski on Strategic Legislation (Part I)

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, AFA Presentation, Analysis, Animal Law, Animal Law Resources, Animal Lega Defense Fund, EATS Act, Farm Bill, Federal, Legislation, Lobbying, Lunch + Legislation, Michigan Legislature | 0

The purpose of Lunch + Legislation is to think strategically about legislation, through a series of guests who provide insight into the process. We are so pleased to welcome Alicia for Part I of a 2-part series (she’ll join us … Continued

8 Jan 2024

Lunch + Legislation: Sen. Dayna Polehanki on #MILeg Bills to Watch in 2024

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: #TeddysLaw, Advocacy, Analysis, Legislation, Lunch + Legislation, Michigan Legislature, Wildlife Killing Contests | 0

We welcomed Sen. Polehanki to start off the year with a discussion of three bills pending in the Michigan Legislature which re-convenes on Jan. 10, one that passed last year, and some ideas for future legislation. She talked about Teddy’s … Continued