Today is International Respect for Chickens Day, after all.

According to United Poultry Concerns, “International Respect for Chickens Day is a day to celebrate the dignity, beauty, and life of chickens and to protest against the bleakness of their lives in farming operations.”

In this vein, here’s how some vegans and chicken huggers are marking the holiday this year:

“I’m planning to leaflet at an outdoor concert.” - Laura Mungavin, Atlanta, Ga.

“I’m doing a display at my work place.” - Michele Walsh, Saxonburg, Pa.

“I printed fact sheets off your website and am assembling them into packets to distribute at my office.” - Chalon Carroll Young, Esq. Kissimmee, Fla.

“I’m president of a student group at Princeton University and we’re setting up a table and posting flyers.” - Jenny Palmer, Princeton, NJ.

“I’m the teacher-librarian at a big high school and we’re putting up posters to celebrate this great day.” - Patti Healey, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

“We’re asking you to capture the beauty, joy, intelligence, dignity, agility and zany exuberance of your chickens for our 2nd annual Chicken Calendar photo contest.” - Mary Britton Clouse, Chicken Run Rescue, Minneapolis, Minn.

“We have two groups of a total of 100 6th graders coming for a tour on May 4 and we plan to celebrate with them.” - Terry Cummings, Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, Poolesville, Md.

“We’re leafleting in front of the White House and in Takoma Park, Md around Roscoe the Rooster’s Memorial Statue.” - Karen Davis, President of United Poultry Concerns, Machipongo, Va.

Another idea: why not enter the 2007 Chicken Run Rescue Photo Contest?

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The May ‘07 issue of PCRM Online is now available online; you can view the entire newsletter online here.

Current action alerts include the following:

Duke University Ends Live Pig Lab in Medical School Curriculum

Last month, PCRM learned that Duke University School of Medicine has joined the nearly 90 percent of U.S. medical schools that have completely eliminated live animals from their undergraduate medical education curricula. The school’s live pig lab was replaced with modern non-animal teaching methods.

What you can do ->

PCRM Billboards Educate March of Dimes Walkers

Participants at March of Dimes WalkAmerica events have one goal in mind: raising money to help babies through effective medical research. PCRM’s goal in placing mobile billboards at many WalkAmerica events was to educate those participants that much of that money goes toward funding ineffective and cruel animal research.

What you can do ->

PCRM Seeks Nominees for the Golden Carrot Awards

While the healthfulness of school lunches is slowly improving, many children get by on a diet of chicken nuggets, French fries, and cheese pizza during the school day. However, some students are lucky enough to dine on fresh vegetables, hearty bean soups, veggie burgers and other low-fat vegetarian fare. To recognize food service professionals who go the extra mile to keep kids healthy, PCRM is seeking nominees for its fourth annual Golden Carrot Awards.

Read more ->

An archive of past alerts is available for browsing here.

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Via the American Civil Liberties Union:

The Third Annual Stand Up for Freedom Contest

If you’re between the ages of 17 and 29, we want you to produce a video PSA or a podcast about how the government is abusing its power. Make it funny, slam it, turn it into a documentary–this is your chance to make some noise about the news that bugs you. StandUp. Get creative.

Another great chance to harp on that whole AETA thing. Contest rules and additional details here.

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From: The National Anti-Vivisection Society - website [at] navs.org
Date: Apr 17, 2007 3:43 PM
Subject: Enter NAVS’ Art for Animals Classic

Express Your Compassion! Inspire Others! Win Accolades!

The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) is proud to announce the 18th Annual Art for Animals Classic. This annual art competition provides an opportunity for animal lovers and artists of all ages to give a voice to those who suffer silently in the name of science and to send a creative message about respect, justice and compassion for animals.

This year, more than ever, NAVS is reaching out to find the most compelling images, sounds and artistic expressions that today’s artists are creating. To that end, please feel free to pass this email along to interested friends and family (you can use the Tell-A-Friend feature here).

Your work of art could be chosen to illustrate NAVS’ publications, posters, cards, stationery, and website. And if that’s not enough motivation, there are also cash awards - NAVS recognizes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in three age categories as well as Best in Show.

So if you’re an artist, photographer, painter, graphic artist, poet, musician, filmmaker, or just want to show you care about animals, start creating with compassion! The deadline for submissions is June 22, 2007.

Visit our website or download the Art for Animals Classic entry form here for complete details. You will need Acrobat Reader.

To receive an entry form via fax or mail, please call us at 800-888-NAVS (800-888-6287).

Thanks for all you do on behalf of animals!

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(800) 888-NAVS or (312) 427-6065 Fax: (312) 427-6524 feedback [at] navs.org

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