Action Alerts

Animal Person: On Returning Your Copy of “Dominion”
Aja wrote the following comment on “Matthew Scully Wrote Sarah Palin’s Speech:” “I am so sad about Scully. I have decided to send my book back to him via his publisher. Would anyone like to join me? Maybe he can let Palin borrow it.” I think that’s a fantastic idea.

Animal Person: On Amazon Reviews and Dogtown
“[P]lease go to Scully’s link on Amazon and counter all the uncritical praise by writing a proper review of his book and his politics.” (The Customer Review page is here, and you’ll notice there’s already discussion in the comments section of the reviews post September 4 that was obviously due to Scully writing Sarah Palin’s speech.)

Animal Welfare Institute (AWI): HORSE SLAUGHTER BILL UP FOR COMMITTEE VOTE
AWI has learned that the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 6598) will be voted on by the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, September 10th. The bill, which was introduced in July by Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) and Representative Dan Burton (R-IN), will criminalize the slaughter of American horses. While the vast majority of Americans, the United States Congress and members of the House Judiciary Committee support an end to horse slaughter there are some members on the committee who are staunch supporters of horse slaughter and will attempt to kill the bill through subterfuge.

Campaign for America’s Wilderness: Add Your Voice to Wilderness Week Lobby Efforts!
Next week, more than 100 wilderness activists from twenty states are travelling to our nation’s capitol. This impressive crowd of dedicated advocates will be urging Congress to take action on pending wilderness legislation. Help these advocates drive the wilderness message home to congress by backing them up with your own letters and calls.

National Horse Protection Action Fund: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act Coming to a Vote!
We have an opportunity right now to move forward with the fight against horse slaughter. This Wednesday, September 10th, the House Judiciary Committee will vote on the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 6598). This legislation is sponsored by Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) and Congressman Dan Burton (R-IN) and would prohibit the purchase, sale, transport or delivery of horses intended for human consumption. The bill addresses the cruelty associated with horse slaughter, something that even defenders of slaughter admit exists.

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): Urgent – Tell Congress to say Yes to clean energy and No to drilling
As high energy costs are challenging households across America, Congress is scheduled to vote on comprehensive energy legislation in the coming days. Urge your senators and representative to pass legislation that focuses on clean energy technologies and does not expand offshore drilling.

The Sierra Club: Tell Congress Not to Purchase Dirty Fuels!
Last year Congress voted to move us toward a cleaner energy future, passing the No Dirty Fuels provision of the energy bill, which ensures that the government does not buy any fuel that is dirtier than what we currently use, including liquid coal.Now the No Dirty Fuels provision is under attack. The coal industry is lobbying hard for special handouts for liquid coal, special government contracts to jumpstart the costly and massively polluting industry.

Campaign Updates

Ecological Internet / EcoEarth.info: RELEASE: Earth’s Newsdesk Launches — A Fierce New Voice for the Earth
A new type of environmental news service launches this week, as “Earth’s Newsdesk” will report upon ecological science, policy and advocacy from the Earth’s perspective. Ecological Internet will begin regularly providing biocentric media releases and feature articles for publication elsewhere. This continues a long list of firsts from EI and its predecessors, including the web’s first blog and environmental search engine.

Farm Sanctuary: Shop Farm Sanctuary’s Charity Buzz Auction for Celebrity Experiences and Special Items!
Operating the nation’s leading farm animal shelters in New York and California, as well as taking on the egg, meat and dairy industries requires tremendous resources. The animals are counting on us, and we’re counting on people who care about cows, pigs, chickens, and other suffering animals on factory farms who desperately need relief. That’s why we need your help more than ever to care for the animals and continue our campaigns in 2008. From September 3-18, we will offer unique celebrity experiences, rare memorabilia and special merchandise to raise funds for the animals, advocate for their protection and save lives.

Carnivals

Carnival of the Green #144! @ Tiny Choices

Petitions

Protect Our Marine Ecosystems From Offshore Oil Spills

Extend the Renewable Energy Tax Credit Before Month’s End!

Help Make Outdoor Time a National Priority

Help Write the Prescription for Change in the U.S. Healthcare System
(My Rx for Change includes a vegan diet and use of alternatives to animal testing.)

“Greatest American Dog” or “Worst American People”?

Petition für ein Verbot der Ständerhaltung von Pferden

Miscellaneous

Friends of Animals: Sarah Palin’s deadly wolf program

Vegan Soapbox: Obama, Biden, McCain, Palin On Animal Issues

Vegan Soapbox: Human Health Less Important Than Slaughterhouse Profits

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