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Spirit, Soul, Compassion, and Veganism

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October 16, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Peace & Social Justice Radio Interview with Karen Davis, PhD: Tune In!

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October 13, 2021 at 2:36 PM

VEGAN VOICES: Essays by Inspiring Changemakers. Review by Karen Davis

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October 11, 2021 at 1:32 PM

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October 6, 2021 at 3:10 PM

Famous Fido's Celebration of Life Oct 23, 2021

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October 1, 2021 at 12:56 PM

Petition Against Cockfighting in Kentucky!

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September 30, 2021 at 3:23 PM

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September 26, 2021 at 2:17 PM

Vegans Urge UN to Practice What it Preaches

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September 24, 2021 at 2:14 PM

708 Kaporos Chickens Rescued!

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September 21, 2021 at 8:55 PM

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September 19, 2021 at 3:57 PM

In Praise of Roosters

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September 14, 2021 at 9:53 PM

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September 12, 2021 at 2:49 PM

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September 11, 2021 at 6:06 PM

EMERGENCY RESCUE OF 250 KAPOROS CHICKENS!

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September 10, 2021 at 10:32 PM

Fires, Floods, Climate Disaster, and Veganism

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September 7, 2021 at 11:53 PM

Great News! Matching Donation for Kaporos Chicken Rescue!

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September 6, 2021 at 5:58 PM

Huge Kaporos Chicken Rescue Planned!

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September 2, 2021 at 2:10 PM

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August 31, 2021 at 2:38 PM

Vegan Voices: Essays by Inspiring Changemakers

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August 28, 2021 at 5:47 PM

The Animals Voice Magazine is Now Available!

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August 25, 2021 at 8:11 PM

The Challenge Facing Animal Rights

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August 22, 2021 at 9:18 AM

If Plants Have Feelings, How Does This Affect Our Advocacy for Animals?

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August 20, 2021 at 3:46 PM

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August 15, 2021 at 3:22 PM

Turkeys Stomped on, Punched, and Left to Die at ‘Humane’ Farms

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August 13, 2021 at 6:30 PM

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August 7, 2021 at 2:59 PM

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August 4, 2021 at 3:47 PM

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August 3, 2021 at 5:08 PM

A Prayer & a Poem for Newborn Chicks & Ducklings

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August 1, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Regarding the Pain of Farmed Animals

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July 26, 2021 at 2:11 PM

Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit

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July 25, 2021 at 3:40 PM

UPC's Summer-Fall 2021 Poultry Press Now Available!

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July 24, 2021 at 2:28 PM

Effective Online Advocacy and Etiquette

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July 19, 2021 at 4:24 PM

Upcoming Webinar Explores the Ethics of Backyard Chickens

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July 14, 2021 at 2:29 PM

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June 30, 2021 at 2:20 PM

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June 18, 2021 at 5:40 PM

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June 14, 2021 at 7:19 PM

UPC’s Karen Davis, PhD, Will Speak at ARC’s Chicken Webinar

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June 11, 2021 at 2:27 PM

Our Chicken Webinar Videos Are Ready to Watch!

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June 9, 2021 at 2:03 PM

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May 22, 2021 at 2:58 PM

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May 19, 2021 at 2:58 PM

Join us for an insightful webinar all about the delightful chicken!

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May 13, 2021 at 7:35 PM

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May 11, 2021 at 8:59 PM

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May 6, 2021 at 2:56 PM

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May 4, 2021 at 7:22 PM

Take Action with “Digital Leafleting” and Share Our New Video

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May 1, 2021 at 3:28 PM

Do Chickens Mind Seeing Other Chickens Traumatized in Their Presence?

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April 29, 2021 at 5:09 PM

What Wings Are NOT For

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