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After getting feedback from the students, we are confident that AFA’s Animal Law Conference Scholarship program will continue to earn dividends for many decades to come. The 30th annual conference was held in Portland, OR, Nov. 4 through 6 (a … Continued
We discuss how to be a sustainable advocate: combine effective activism with a happy and healthy life. Want to be a more effective, productive advocate? Tune in to hear Hillary Rettig, author, speaker, teacher, activist, vegan, dog lover. Lunch + … Continued
Sara is back for a second time on #LunchLegislation. This time we take a deep dive into the Protecting Animal Wellness (PAW) Act which has passed both the US Senate and House, and is on its way to the President’s … Continued
These nine law students are attending this year’s Animal Law Conference Nov. 4 — 6, in Portland, OR or virtually. Each student reviewed the agenda and answered the question, “What presentation at the conference most interests you?” Melissa Baines, Lewis … Continued
Legislators can introduce, sponsor, co-sponsor and vote on bills. Sen. Polehanki demonstrates that our elected officials have other tools and opportunities to advocate. View the video which includes many insights into the way the Senate works, and why she advocates … Continued
Having a designated day is a great opportunity to talk about the deeper meaning of Wildlife Watching Day. #Wildlife Watching Day can be an advocacy tool (use the hashtag) as well as a great opportunity to simply enjoy and appreciate … Continued
Richard has been involved with Animal Law for 20+ years, and joined us today about his work in advocating for animal welfare legislation around the country, on behalf of Best Friends Animal Society. He’s worked in Hawaii where just this … Continued
Today we welcomed Sara Amundson, Humane Society Legislative Fund President, to give us an introduction to a major topic that we’ve not delved into on Lunch + Legislation: promoting animal welfare bills in the U.S. House and Senate. You can … Continued
When it comes to using animals for entertainment, we thought we’d heard it all. Then we learned of “Banana Derby” at the Family Fun Fest in Hamburg Township. Image: Capuchin Monkey in the Wild, Maria Camila Castaño_Pexels “The Derby features … Continued