Action Alerts

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): Universal Declaration of Human Rights
“Sign a petition urging Congress and President-elect Obama to recommit the U.S. to the principles of the UDHR.”

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): Close Gitmo
“Sign the open letter to President-elect Obama to demonstrate your support for him to close Guantánamo.”

Best Friends: Ellen is going to the dogs…
“Ellen is going to the dogs…and it’s a Pawty! Jump up and get down with Ellen and her special guests – Georgia and her escort, John Garcia of Best Friends Animal Society. You could watch this exciting Ellen episode in your sweats eating ice cream, but that’s no fun! We know you’ll watch this show, but we need everyone to share that feeling like when you’re dancing on the ceilin’! It’s time to Turn on, Tune In and Tivo! Here’s how to catch the spirit and mix it around, with your very own Ellen House Party.”

National Organization of Women (NOW): Help NOW set a Feminist Agenda for the New Administration
“Check out the nine priority items developed by NOW for our 2009 Action Agenda (more detailed information is available by clicking on each one). Then take a moment to let us know what you think by rating the importance of each item on a scale of 1 (most critical) to 5 (least critical). We’ve left the tenth spot open for you to add your own agenda item. [Please include an animal-related agenda item under "other." - Kelly] We’ll post a report on the results on Inauguration Day, so be sure to check back!”

Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA): Tell Congress to Protest Damaging Plans for Utah Wilderness
“Please ask your representative to take part in asking President-Elect Obama to protect Utah’s redrock wilderness! As many of you have already heard, on Election Day the Utah Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a December 2008 oil and gas lease sale that put tens of thousands of wilderness-quality public lands in Utah on the auction block. Although the BLM has recently announced a deferral for a portion of the lease parcels, almost 60,000 acres of land proposed as wilderness in America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act remain open to leasing on December 19. Additionally, the deferral of some of the disputed areas in the original lease sale proposal does not solve the greater problem of the six Resource Management Plans (RMPs) the Utah BLM finalized late this fall that opened up millions of acres of proposed wilderness to oil and gas development, and off-road vehicle use.”

United Farm Workers (UFW): Ask President-Elect Obama not to let the outgoing Bush Admin Steal Farm Worker Protections
“The Bush Administration just released midnight regulation changes that make it easier for growers to slash the pay of domestic farm workers and hire imported foreign laborers instead of U.S. field workers. They will weaken government protections in an industry known for violating the minimum wage, housing requirements and other rules. The changes in H-2A regulations were revealed on the DOL website late Monday evening, but have not been formally published in the Federal Register.”

Contests

Green is the New Red: Full-page New York Times Ad Calls Humane Society “Terrorists”; Let’s Play Six Degrees of Consumer Freedom
“To play Six Degrees of Consumer Freedom, leave a comment on this post explaining how CCF is connected to terrorism. The best answer gets a free “domestic terrorist” apron!”

PETA2: Free Stuff Friday: peta2 Pencil Set!
“This Free Stuff Friday, we’re giving away FIVE sets. Just comment below with what pencil design you like the most for your chance to win. This contest ends December 19th and the five lucky winners will be notified by December 21st.”

Newsletters

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): eNews Alert, December 12, 2008
“Starving Dog Discovered; Owner Busted!”

Petitions

Global Warming is a Moral Issue

Pets must be checked for microchips before euthanasia

Bloomington: Adopt, don’t shop

Stop selling live lobsters at supermarkets!

Urge Hollywood to print posters on hemp paper

Upcoming Events

Farm Sanctuary: Online Holiday Auction, December 2-16 2008
“Consider doing your Holiday Shopping ONLINE where you can bid now on fantastic items like: A Yoga Class with Russell Simmons; Backstage Tickets to see Shawn Colvin; Lunch with the Legendary Alice Walker ; or a 1-Week Stay at the Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach! Not only will you find the most unique gifts for your loved ones, you will be 100% supporting the animals of Farm Sanctuary! Please consider bidding on one of these unique items now.”

Snow Leopard Trust: Online Art Auction, December 4-13, 2008
“The Snow Leopard Trust’s first online art auction has started! Our artist partners: painters, photographers, sculptors and more contributed their unique works to help us raise funds and awareness this holiday season. The auction will end at midnight PST on December 13th, so be sure to get your bids in before it’s too late. Browse the amazing artwork for sale at www.snowleopardauction.org, and don’t forget to tell friends to make their bids too!”

Amnesty International’s 2008 Global Write-a-thon, December 5 – 14, 2008
“In the days surrounding International Human Rights Day on December 10, tens of thousands of caring people around the world will take part in the world’s largest letter writing event. Please join this worldwide effort. Be a part of the Global Write-a-thon. During last year’s Global Write-a-thon, people in more than 30 countries sent over 150,000 letters, postcards and emails on behalf of prisoners of conscience, human rights defenders, and others at risk. At least three of the prisoners were freed because of your support.”

The Humane League of Philadelphia: Holiday Party 2008, Saturday, December 13, 2008
“Our biggest event of the year is on the way in just one month, and YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS IT! This year our annual holiday party will feature keynote talks from Bruce Friedrich (VP, PETA) and Heidi Prescott (VP, Humane Society of the US) on how to be a more effective voice for animals. Our special guests in attendance will also include Sarah Speed (PA Director, HSUS); Alka Chandra (Senior Researcher, PETA); Sen. Roy Afflerbach (Director, Humane PA PAC); Stu Bykofsky and Vance Lehmkuhl (Daily News); Rob Teti (Director, Chenoa Manor) and more! This fun, festive, and inspiring event will be taking place on the evening of Saturday December 13 at the Ethical Society Building in Center City Philadelphia.”

The Gentle Barn: Winter Wonderland, Sunday, December 14, 2008
“On December 14th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. we are hosting our second annual Winter Wonderland, complete with real snow for sledding, hot apple cider, live music, delicious food, an xmas tree to decorate, candles to light, and a silent auction where you can purchase all your holiday gifts. Adults get in for a $20 donation and children, ages 12 and under, get in for a $10 donation.”

In Defense of Animals (IDA): The 1st Annual Nationwide “Adopt, Don’t Shop!” Day, December 20, 2008
“The Saturday before Christmas is the biggest puppy-buying day of the year. This year, In Defense of Animals is teaming up with activists in dozens of cities around the country to educate the public about the horrors of pet factories (puppy mills) and encourage people to adopt a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue group instead of buying one from a pet store.”

Born Free USA: National Bird Day, January 5, 2009
“Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute in coordination with the Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC) is calling on activists around the U.S. to take action on behalf of captive birds by drawing attention to the exploitation of other countries’ native birds by the U.S. pet industry on January 5 — National Bird Day.”

Miscellaneous

Discover: Dogs Demand Fair Play, or They Won’t Play at All

Invisible Voices: Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary 2009 Calendar, published

Mail Online: Why Sausage dogs are really just four-legged fiends

Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary: What to Give and What to Get

Your Daily Click-Through Reminders

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The easyVegan Link Sanctuary is a near-daily roundup of animal and environmental advocacy news, action alerts, carnivals, events and resources. This link roundup is meant as a jumping-off point for you, the reader, to take further action and learn more about the issues presented here. I link, you decide!

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