Action Alerts

Audubon: Senate Votes On Rollback of Bad ESA Changes
“In its final few months, the Bush Administration pushed through rules that drastically weakened and damaged the Endangered Species Act. Now, Congress has the opportunity to undo this ill-conceived rule-change and restore the Endangered Species Act so that it continues to protect our most imperiled animals and plants. The U.S. House of Representatives included a provision in the omnibus appropriations bill that would enable the Secretary of the Interior to reverse these changes. Now, it’s in the Senate’s hands — the vote may happen as early as Tuesday, March 3.”

Earthjustice: Tell the President: Mountaintop Removal Mining is Destroying Appalachia!
“Mountaintop removal mining destroys entire forests and threatens nearby communities with floods and poisoned drinking water. It’s been described by locals as “strip mining on steroids.” No one should ever again have to hear the sound of a mountain torn apart by mountaintop removal mining, with coal companies bent on quick profit whatever the cost. [...] But the court says current law does not stop them. So, please, join with us. Ask President Obama to undo rule changes to the Clean Water Act and end the Bush administration’s attack on our mountain communities. Act quickly—because once the mountaintops and headwater streams are gone, they’re gone for good.”

Ecological Internet / Climate Ark: Action Alert: Coal Kills — Time for People Power to Protect the Climate
“The growing and powerful climate movement has, based upon climate science, already shown conclusively that climate change is real and deadly. Now we must urge politicians, industry and individuals to immediately act and transform themselves if we are to survive. Finally, a mass protest against coal — whose plants are “factories of death” — is to occur in America, reflecting the urgency and depth of the one most important, sufficient climate response through non-violent civil disobedience.”

firedoglake: ACTION: Tell Speaker Pelosi To Stand Up to Ellen Tauscher and the Bank Lobbyists She Represents
“President Obama says that allowing bankruptcy judges to write down mortgages is an important part of his plan to arrest the downward spiral of the foreclosure crisis, but corporatist members of Congress and bank lobbyists are trying to stop that. For every foreclosure in a neighborhood, home values drop by an estimated 1%. Credit Suisse says that if judges have the ability to write down mortgages, it will stem the tide of foreclosures by 20% and it won’t cost the taxpayers a single dime.”

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): Urgent: Tell your senators to reverse Bush administration attacks on endangered species
“The Senate has the opportunity to help reverse dangerous changes made to the Endangered Species Act as the Bush administration left office. The vote is scheduled to take place Tuesday, March 3rd, so tell your senators right away to oppose any attempts to remove the Endangered Species provisions from the omnibus spending bill.”

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): Tell the Obama administration to let California implement its Clean Car Program
“The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering the Bush administration’s denial of California’s request to implement its groundbreaking “Clean Cars Program.” Urge new EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to grant California the waiver it needs in order to implement the Clean Cars Program.”

Peace Action West: A nuclear weapons free world is possible
“20,000 nuclear weapons – that’s how many of the world’s most dangerous weapons still exist today, long after the end of the Cold War, and it’s why I need you to send a message to Obama today. President Obama knows nuclear weapons pose a grave risk to the entire world. He has pledged to work with Russia to reduce both our countries’ bloated stockpiles as a first step towards a nuclear weapons free world. And he needs to know we support him.”

The Wilderness Society: Tell Your Senator to Vote for the Interior Appropriations Bill!
“A bill providing crucial funding for wilderness protection has just passed the House. Write your Senators to ask that they do the same. Some Senators – close allies of the oil and gas industry – are ready to weaken this legislation with amendments eliminating this much-needed funding. Tell your Senators to pass the Interior funding bill, without amendments weakening important wilderness protection.”

World Wildlife Fund (WWF): URGENT: Help Overturn Damaging Endangered Species Rules
“In its final days, the Bush administration pushed through rules that would undermine the Endangered Species Act, the most important tool our nation has for protecting imperiled wildlife and maintaining biological diversity. Fortunately, the U.S. House of Representatives last week sent a
lifeline to the polar bears and many other species that would be harmed by the rules. In passing the fiscal year 2009 appropriations bill, the House included a provision that would enable the new administration to undo the damaging endangered species regulations. The Senate may take up the funding bill as early as tomorrow.”

Contests

Vegan Soapbox: Convenience Store Challenge Take 2
It’s simple: Go to your nearest convenience store, and piece together a vegan meal with just 10 bucks. Post an ingredients list, cooking instructions and/or food porn, and (maybe!) win a cookbook from the Vegan Soapbox bookstore. The deadline is March 31, 2009.

Newsletters

No Kill Advocacy Center: No Kill Advocate Issue #2, 2009 (.pdf)
“Guide to Citizen Action. Launching a public campaign to change the status quo.” & more

Petitions

Protect Tigers and Humans, Stop Illegal Logging in Jakarta

Tell Your Governor You Want Green Jobs

NO on statewide Oregon “pit bull” ban

Petland-Roseville, CA

Congressional Horse Caucus a FOE of Equines?

State Horse Councils’ Lobby for Horse-Slaughter!

Stop Strychnine Poisoning of Bali’s Dogs

‘Round the Interwebz

Green is the New Red: Environmentalist Receives Higher Prison Sentence than Al-Qaeda Operative

Green is the New Red: Are Mainstream Environmentalists Supporting “Eco-terrorism” Against Climate Change This Weekend?

Green is the New Red: FBI Arrests 4 Activists as “Terrorists” for Chalking Slogans, Leafleting and Protesting

Salon: Free the chimps!; Our primate cousins have just had their worst week ever. But they have a lot to teach Wall Street and Obama about setting our country right.

Vegan Soapbox: Resources For The Human Animal Rights Discussion

Wall Street Journal: Snowmobilers’ Heaven Is Hell on Wildlife

Web Ecoist: 7 Symbiotic Wonders of the Aerial World

Upcoming Events

Capitol Climate Action – Monday, March 2, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
“On March 2, join thousands of people in a multi-generational act of civil disobedience at the Capitol Power Plant — a plant that powers Congress with dirty energy and symbolizes a past that cannot be our future. Let’s use this as a rallying cry for a clean energy economy that will protect the health of our families, our climate, and our future.”

The Great American Meatout – Friday, March 20, 2009
“On (or around) March 20 — the first day of spring — thousands of caring people in all 50 U.S. states and two dozen other countries get active to host educational Meatout events. Activities include colorful festivals, lectures, public dinners, feed-ins, cooking demos, food samplings, leafleting, information tables and more.”

Earth Hour 2009 – Saturday, March 28, 2009
“Mark your calendar and plan to join millions of people around the world in turning off the lights at 8:30 p.m., March 28, 2009, for one hour—Earth Hour—to raise awareness and take action to fight climate change. U.S. activists: Turn your action into something even bigger! Push your federal and state elected officials to shut off their lights and to take strong action to fight climate change.”

Animal Aid: Horse Racing Awareness Week, Sunday, March 29 through Saturday, April 4, 2009
“Horse Racing Awareness Week takes place in the seven days leading up to the Grand National meeting in Aintree – a notoriously hazardous three-day event that has killed 35 horses over the last decade. Runners face unique problems in the flagship race, including the proximity of a large, noisy crowd; the number of animals taking part; and the nature of the fences. Most years there are fatalities. Animal Aid is calling for this punishing, brutal event to be banned. Please read on to find out how you can help raise awareness and aid our campaign.”

American Humane Association (AHA): Every Day Is Tag Day – Saturday, April 4, 2009
“The American Humane Association celebrates every day as Tag Day to encourage all pet owners to tag or microchip their companion animals. Pet care is more than providing food, water and shelter. Pet care also includes tagging your pet. According to the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy, about 1 million dogs and half a million cats are taken into U.S. animal shelters as strays each year. Sadly, only 15 percent of those dogs and 2 percent of those cats are reunited with their owners.”

Animal Care Expo 2009 – Monday, April 6 through Thursday, April 9, 2009 in Las Vegas, NV
“This year, The Humane Society of the United States is offering the best Animal Care Expo to date. We’ve joined forces with the National Conference on Animals in Disasters, and we welcome emergency managers and responders to the best conference experience in the animal protection and emergency services fields. At Animal Care Expo 2009, you’ll find more of our renowned educational workshops and networking opportunities. And Expo will again have all your favorite features, like the Meet and Greet, the Brain Bank, and more!”

Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF): Party Animals, Party to end puppy mills – Sunday, April 19, 2009
“The Humane Society Legislative Fund is excited to announce that our next round of Party Animals house parties will be Sunday, April 19, and will focus on putting an end to puppy mills.”

Earth Day – Wednesday, April 22, 2009
“Earth Day 2009, April 22, will mark the beginning of the Green Generation Campaign! This two-year initiative will culminate with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in 2010. With negotiations for a new global climate agreement coming up in December, Earth Day 2009 must be a day of action and civic participation, to defend the Green Generation’s core principles. Under the umbrella of the Green Generation, thousands of events are currently being planned in schools, communities, villages, towns and cities around the world. As in 2008, on April 19th Earth Day Network will celebrate Earth Day on the National Mall in Washington, DC, plus large-scale volunteer events in ten other US cities in partnership with Green Apple Festival. Our partners in Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Beijing, and Manila, among others, are planning large events where everyone can participate. Find an event or activity near you!”

WorldFest – Saturday, May 16, 2009 in Woodland Ave. Park in Encino, California
“The WorldFest 2009 Earth Day Festival will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2009, from 10 am to 6:30 pm, at the beautiful outdoor setting of Woodley Park in Encino, CA. We will welcome our attendees to a magnificent day filled with entertainment, education and enlightenment. The combination of great music, empowering speakers, environmental, humanitarian and animal welfare non-profits, kid’s activities and an delicious food court make for an earth-friendly experience that is sure to be inspiring and enjoyable for all.”

Veggie Pride Parade – Sunday, May 17, 2009 in New York City
“Please join UPC President Karen Davis, Parade creator Pamela Rice, and other animal rights activists for the Second Annual Veggie Pride Parade in New York City. Last year’s Parade was a huge success. The 2008 Parade was covered by The New York Times and many other media outlets in NYC and around the country. This year’s Parade will be even Bigger and Better! Procession starts at Noon – lineup 11 a.m. – in the Old Meat District in Greenwich Village where Little West 12th St., Gansevoort St., Greenwich St. & 9th Ave. converge. Endpoint for the Parade this year is Union Square Park (north end).”

Their Lives, Our Voices 2009 – Midwest Animal Advocacy Conference, Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14, 2009 in Minneapolis, MN
“Their Lives, Our Voices gathers activists from around the country for an inclusive, high-quality, hands-on conference focused on empowering advocates in their efforts to help farmed animals. This event is accessible to all animal advocates, showcasing diverse topics and perspectives within our movement. Networking and attendee participation are vital to TLOV’s success, so please come and help make our second annual TLOV conference an exceptional event. TLOV is hosted by Compassionate Action for Animals. The conference starts in the evening of Friday, June 12, and continues through Sunday, June 14. The conference venue is the Hubert H. Humphrey Conference Center in Minneapolis, MN.”

National Pigeon Day – Saturday, June 13, 2009 in New York City
“The New York Bird Club cordially invites you to participate in the Second Annual National Pigeon Day Celebration on Saturday, June 13th from Noon to 4 p.m. on Pilgrim Hill in Central Park in New York City. This event is a celebration of pigeons and a time to give thanks to pigeons for the joy they bring us each day of the year – their sweet faces, cooing voices and majestic waddle lift our spirits amid the bustle of city life.”

Taking Action for Animals – Friday, July 24 through Monday, July 27, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia
“The fifth annual Taking Action for Animals conference will be held July 24-27, 2009, in Arlington, Virginia. Learn how to plan effective campaigns, walk the halls of Congress to lobby your federal legislators on animal protection issues, and hear from speakers such as HSUS president and CEO Wayne Pacelle, comedian and author Carol Leifer, and Colorado State University professor and bioethicist Dr. Bernard Rollin.”

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About

The easyVegan Link Sanctuary is a near-daily roundup of animal and environmental advocacy action alerts, campaign updates, carnivals, contests, newsletters, petitions, upcoming events and miscellaneous resources.

While my primary focus is non-human animals and the environment in which they live, I will cover human rights issues as well, especially as they relate to animal and environmental welfare. (For example, while reproductive rights is typically seen as a feminist or women’s issue, the growing global human population does have environmental consequences. In this vein, access to family planning resources has a tangible impact on the environment – an environment we share with non-human animals.)

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!

If you have a link you’d like included, please drop me a line at easyvegan [at] gmail.com – or leave it in the comments! Feedback is also appreciated, particularly as it relates to the links included above. I’ve tried my best to identify and name any speciesism, sexism, racism, classism, homophobia, sizeism, etc. which may appear in the resources above; if, however, I’ve overlooked something, please leave a note in the comments. It’s not my desire to fight one form of oppression by engaging in another.

If you’d like to get on the above organizations’ e-mail lists, I’ve compiled a full list of all my resources on the Get Active! page.

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