November 2015 archive

Personal Accountability (Anonymous)

From atwarforanimals.com There are only two ways to help animals — either liberate the victims, or stop their abusers. Period. Between those two poles, there is a spectrum of industry nonsense that serves to provide activists with a social outlet or, far more insidious, garner donations and accolades for those complicit in the holocaust. Our …

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In Defense of the “Non-Humans First Declaration”

By Jon Hochschartner I’d like to take a moment to defend the Non-Humans First Declaration, a text that has become something of a boogeyman amongst intersectional animalists. But first, let me be clear about what I’m not doing. I’m not defending the signatories, social media activity associated with the declaration, or anything ancillary to the …

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Recap of Undercover Footage From Mink Factory Farms in Ontario, Canada Collected in the Summer of 2015

Willow Pond Farm (Scotland, Ontario): https://youtu.be/JF2avefuLII Hodgson’s Mink Farm (Wheatley, Ontario): https://youtu.be/pCU3sVVRzyA Communiqué (in full): Over the summer of 2015, we visited Willow Pond Fur Farm at 105 Maple Grove Road in Scotland, ON. We documented injured mink with gaping wounds and mink that were too ill to even move. The ground at the farm …

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I understand despair driving ALF By Jon Hochschartner

In June 2015, according to the Mississauga News, the Animal Liberation Front claimed responsibility for the firebombing of two trucks in Canada owned by Harlan Laboratories, a company which provides research animals to vivisectionists. Police said the blaze caused no injuries. For a while now, I’ve counseled animalists against this sort of illegality, advocated by …

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Press Office Joins Hudson Valley Earth First! for Fundraiser

We had a great night spending time with all the good people of Hudson Valley Earth First, Saturday night, at their Fundraiser. Thanks to all those who came out to show their support. Good people, great music. [Check out the short video of CELL 63] in the next post. They fucking killed it Saturday night! …

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Anonymous Hacks Japanese Websites in Support of Whale and Dolphin Killing

According to media reports, dozens of Japanese websites have been targeted in DDoS attacks in reaction to whale and dolphin hunting. The hacktivist network Anonymous has claimed responsibility. The attacks, which made the websites inaccessible, began in September and have continued into November. The affected websites include the Taiji town government, Taiji Whale Museum, Japan …

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New Paintings by Marius Mason

Please check out the newest paintings by imprisoned activist Marius Mason: http://supportmariusmason.org/2015/11/03/new-paintings-by-marius/ Marius Mason is an anarchist, an environmental and animal rights prisoner serving nearly 22 years in federal prison for acts of sabotage carried out in defense of the planet. No one was injured in any of these actions. After being threatened with a …

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Press Officer Gary Yourofsky: “one of the best videos on animal rights that I have ever seen”

Emily Barwick of Bite Size Vegan produces wonderful, educational videos on animals rights. Her attention to detail in all of her videos is unmatched. Yet, she still outdid herself with this 23-minute video on THE HISTORY of vegetarianism, veganism and animal rights: http://youtu.be/BXlR8if5hok?list=PLmIqdlomtuStFtMawXWLcH9Ia2TFFkDZ3 IT IS A MUST WATCH. Honestly, it is one of the best …

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Is “Pro-Choice Ethical Vegan” an Oxymoron?

verdict.justia.com In my last column here, I discussed the paradoxical nature of violent activism in the pursuit of nonviolent ends. In particular, the issue before us was whether a pro-life or pro-animal-rights activist could, logically and ethically, utilize violent methods for protecting vulnerable victims (animals and fetuses) from third-party violence. In this column, I take …

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Matt Miner Gets the Spotlight He Deserves for His Animal Rights Comics

By: Lindsay Patton The comic book universe is a whole lot more awesome thanks to Matt Miner. The New York City-based writer uses his talent to help animals. Miner’s Liberator/Critical Hit book series features two bad-ass vigilantes whose mission is to rescue animals and give animal abusers the justice they deserve. Miner contributed the story, …

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Lone Activist Liberates Foxes, Rabbit from Wisconsin Fur Farm

Received anonymously: In the early hours of October 23rd, 2015, I took a pair of bolt cutters to the back fence of the fox farm on Hospital Road in Burlington, Wisconsin. The first imprisoned animal found was a twenty pound rabbit in a small wire bottom cage. She was either a neglected pet or a …

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Things to see at the 66th AALAS National Meeting

Going on now in Phoenix, Arizona. Feel free to stop by and express your opinion about torturing, abusing and killing animals for profit!!  We’ll be happy to immediately publish all accounts of mahem. There’s plenty to see at the 66th AALAS National Meeting, which starts on Sunday. Nonetheless, here are a few sessions, booths and …

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