Media – 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

18 Sep 2024

So-Called “Low Carbon Fuel Standard” Bill Will Make Michigan’s Environment Worse

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, CAFO, Factory Farming, Legislation, Lobbying, Media, Michigan Legislature, Michigan Senate Leadership, Michiganders for a Just Farming System, Press Release, SB 275 | 0

30 May 2024

The 102nd #6: Lonely in Lansing

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Conference, Governor Whitmer, Lobbying, Media, Michigan House Leadership, Michigan Legislature, Michigan Senate Leadership, The 102nd | 0

This edition of the 102nd will answer the burning question: “why is Lansing so lonely the week of Memorial Day?” Here’s a hint: “why is Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel so crowded this week?” The Mackinac Policy Conference sponsored by the … Continued

9 May 2022

AG Opinion: Significant Development in Ending Wayne State Dog Experiments

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, Attorney General Nessel, Dogs, Media, PCRM, Wayne State dog experiments | 0

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today issued an opinion that a 1978 law requires the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to register facilities that “keep or use animals for experimental purposes” and must “restrict registration to only those … Continued

30 Apr 2020

Advocacy in the Time of Coronavirus*

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Analysis, Congress, Coronavirus, Farmed Animals, Federal, federal agency, Governor Whitmer, Legislation, Media, Natural Resources Commission, PCRM, Wayne State dog experiments, Wildlife | 1

*With apologies to the Nobel laureate and Columbian writer, Gabriel García Márquez “Since we all have time on our hands, do you think it’s a good time to write to our legislators? Or would it be better to get the … Continued

30 Jan 2019

Animal Friendly Attorneys™ Program featured in Live Kindly blog

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Animal Friendly Attorneys™, Media | 0

LIVEKINDLY, a community-based media startup focused on producing engaging content on sustainable and compassionate living online, published an article about our Animal Friendly Attorneys™ program, and about Attorneys for Animals itself. Read the article here. The program “was inspired by the killing … Continued

3 May 2018

Opposing HB 5916 and 5917

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Legislation, Media | 0

NOTE: AFA’s Board voted to oppose these bills, which appear to regulate the source of animals sold at the state’s pet shops, but allow large scale breeders to supply puppies. Any local regulation of pet shops would be pre-empted. Here’s … Continued

29 Dec 2017

AFA Featured in Detroit Legal News

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Media | 0

Today’s print and online versions of The Detroit Legal News featured a comprehensive article on Attorneys for Animals, whose president, Bee Friedlander was profiled. “It’s a great way to end the year, and to showcase the history and current work … Continued