Cheyenne Tsai · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 2:08 PM

Investigating Future Sites of Pandemics | DxE SF Bay

Hey John, DxE investigators have not only found horrible animal cruelty and suffering on farms, we have also found filth and disease. Animal agriculture is a breeding ground for disease and possibly future pandemics. With the Coronavirus devastating the world, there is no better time than now to …

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  Almira Tanner · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 4:03 PM

DxE is on the frontlines exposing the next pandemic

Hi John,  COVID-19 isn’t stopping us from taking action. It’s adding fuel to the fire. We know that future pandemics are brewing inside animal exploiting facilities right now. That’s why DxE investigators are going inside, exposing the filth and disease, and deman…

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  Cheyenne Tsai · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 2:08 PM

Personal Resilience for You and the Community | DxE SF Bay

Hey John, Personal resilience is our capacity as individuals to deal with life's stresses through flexibility and our ability to "bounce back". This is especially important during times like this. It's not something we're born with, but something we learn and strengthen. In this training we will …

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  Kitty Jones · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 6:03 PM

We are here for you

Hey John,  Things have changed very drastically and very quickly for us all. I'm reaching out to you to let you know that I care about you. We are a community that looks out for one another. If you or anyone you know in the community needs support during the shelt…

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  Cheyenne Tsai · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 2:08 PM

Hang Out with Us...Online! | DxE SF Bay

Hey John, In light of concerns about the spread of Coronavirus we have moved our meetups and other meetings online. There is no better time than now to come together as a community, talk to, and support one another! Join us on our second ever Online Meetup: How Animal Exploitation Causes Pandemic…

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  Cheyenne Tsai · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 2:08 PM

The Do's and Don'ts of Interacting with Police | DxE SF Bay

Hey John, Ever wondered what the do's and don'ts are of interacting with police? Ever curious about how to properly speak to the police? Ever wanted to learn the role of a Police Liaison? During demonstrations, the police liaison is the only point of contact between the police and an activist gro…

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  Wayne Hsiung · [email protected]

March 8, 2020 at 4:23 PM

Surgery is scary for a pig like Edna

Hi John,  When Edna’s foot infection started eating away at her bone, the doctors said to euthanize her. The infection had resisted treatment with multiple antibiotics, and Edna was in pain and had stopped walking. Her family at Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary reached …

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  Kitty Jones · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 3:08 PM

Join an activist Circle near you!

Hey John, Thank you so, so much for caring about animals and being part of the movement for their freedom! Each one of us forms an important part of this community and we make the movement strong. That's why I want to invite you to join an activist Circle!  There are several Circles in the Bay A…

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  Cheyenne Tsai · [email protected]

March 3, 2020 at 3:08 PM

The Spreading of Xenophobia...and the Coronavirus | DxE SF Bay

Hey John, The coronavirus is believed to have started in Wuhan, China and has since spread all across the world. Along with it spreads xenophobia that ranges from racial slurs to outright assault towards those who are Asian in public. Our community member Rocky will talk about the coronavirus and…

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  Johanna, DxE · [email protected]

February 29, 2020 at 3:08 PM

BIGGEST MOBILIZATION of the year - Register Now!

Hi John,  Our community’s largest and most historic mobilization of the year is happening at the Animal Liberation Conference in Berkeley from May 29th - June 2nd 2020.  We just released our schedule preview, and have begun announcing events and keynote speakers o…

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  Cheyenne Tsai · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 3:08 PM

Be Part of Building TheGreenNewCity | DxE SF Bay

Hey John, Housing, climate justice, and animal rights activists are wearing GREEN and marching from the houseless encampment at Golden Gate Fields to Berkeley City Hall to demand #TheGreenNewCity. Join this plant-based food serve and trash pick-up, then rally with us to City Hall as we demand hou…

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  Andrew Sharo, DxE · [email protected]

February 19, 2020 at 7:41 PM

Here's what life with chickens is like!

Hi John,  My name is Andrew and I'm a member of DxE's animal care team. We just made a video showing people what it's like to live with chickens (hint: it's adorable), and spreading awareness about what "micro-sanctuaries" are. Would you please share the video? We…

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  Cheyenne Tsai · [email protected]

February 17, 2020 at 3:08 PM

How YOU Can Go to the Frontlines | DxE SF Bay

Hey John, Frontline Surveillance is low-risk investigations that take place from public property. Small teams taking minimal risks can have a big impact to expose cruelty. Ana Mehl is speaking about the accomplishments of our frontline surveillance activists. She will be sharing a few stories fro…

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  Almira Tanner · [email protected]

February 16, 2020 at 9:27 PM

John, DxE’s newly elected leadership team would love to meet you

Hey John, Did you know that Direct Action Everywhere is one of the only grassroots animal rights groups to have elections? Earlier today, we hosted our third-ever elections, where organizers voted in the new leadership team for 2020-2022, including the lead organizer (that's me!), four other memb…

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  Almira Tanner · [email protected]

February 10, 2020 at 4:38 PM

A Social Movement Legend is Coming to ALC!

Hi John,  The Animal Liberation Conference is a hub for leaders like you to learn about movement strategy and get inspired to take your community to the next level. This year, we’re excited to announce that Paul Engler, co-author of This is an Uprising, will be gi…

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  Cheyenne Tsai · [email protected]

February 10, 2020 at 3:09 PM

Learn how to change the world! | DxE SF Bay

Hey John, Right now the most vulnerable individuals are being exploited on a massive scale and it will only get worse if we don’t take action now. But can we as average citizens really make a difference to help them? The answer is YES. In Direct Action Everywhere’s workshop, you will learn the hi…

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  Priya Sawhney · [email protected]

February 9, 2020 at 12:28 AM

We just TOOK OVER Ben and Jerry’s -- now it’s up to Bernie

Hi John,  Ben and Jerry’s is chaining baby cows outside in below-freezing temperatures. DxE investigated a dozen Ben and Jerry’s farms in Vermont and found shivering babies with no food or water and piles of dead mother cows and their calves. Now, we’re protesting…

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  Cheyenne Tsai · [email protected]

February 3, 2020 at 3:08 PM

Want to shut down the dairy industry? | DxE SF Bay

Hey John, We need YOU to take action against the dairy industry! The dairy industry is inherently violent. Cows used in order to produce and sell dairy products are held captive and exploited their entire lives. Their cries are silenced, their babies are stolen, and their lives are destroyed. But…

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  Cheyenne Tsai · [email protected]

January 27, 2020 at 6:08 PM

DxE SF Bay | Vegan Pop-Up!

Hey John, This Saturday is our monthly Vegan Pop-Up where tons of Bay Area local vendors come together to provide excellent vegan food and community! Join us this February 1st from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Vendors include but not limited to: Cali-Rican Vegans, Love Meets Tea (Boba drinks), Vegan Alien, …

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  Matt Johnson, DxE · [email protected]

January 25, 2020 at 3:24 PM

We just dealt a major blow to Iowa’s “ag-gag” law

Hi John,  Inside the pig farm owned by Iowa State Senator Ken Rozenboom, I found a pig convulsing and gasping for air. She died right in front of me.  This is what Iowa’s ag-gag law is trying to keep hidden. And the senator who owns this farm is the one who pushed…

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  Marbrisa Flores · [email protected]

January 21, 2020 at 8:33 PM

DxE SF Bay | Meetup: Stories from the Community

Hey John, Everyone we meet has their own unqiue and incredible story and experience. While we are all united for animal liberation, we all have our own backgrounds and stories to share! Join us this Saturday, Janaury 25th at 11am for the Meetup: Stories from the Community to give a space for peop…

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  Wayne Hsiung · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 4:18 PM

What do you do when your animal friend is seriously ill?

Hi John,  My friend Edna is in the hospital. She is the first pig DxE ever rescued, back in 2016, from a Farmer John’s factory farm owned by Smithfield. I carried her out in my arms and watched her learn to run outside. Today, Edna can barely walk because of a pai…

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  Marbrisa Flores · [email protected]

January 14, 2020 at 8:53 PM

DxE SF Bay | Meetup at the Women's March

Hey John, This Saturday, January 18th, is the Women's March in San Francisco! Many DxE activists will be there participating and doing outreach for animal liberation as well. In honor of the march and so that more people can attend it, WE ARE NOT HOSTING THE MEETUP AT ARC THIS SATURDAY. Instead j…

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  Marbrisa Flores · [email protected]

January 6, 2020 at 3:08 PM

DxE SF Bay | Meetup: Personal Resilience

Hey John, Each one of us has a role and impact on those around us so having a healthy community includes caring for ourselves because we ARE the community! So please join us this Saturday, January 11th at the Meetup: Personal Resilience for You and the Community where Kitty Jones will be speaking…

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  Wayne Hsiung · [email protected]

January 2, 2020 at 4:28 PM

Costco just sued us and we need your help

Hi John,  We just got served with a federal lawsuit from Costco for exposing animal cruelty at the company’s “humane” farms and speaking out at their stores. Costco is taking the same path as Whole Foods and even hired the same exact lawyers to sue DxE. The indust…

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  Direct Action Everywhere · [email protected]

January 1, 2020 at 2:53 PM

Animal Liberation Conference prices increase at midnight tonight!

Hi John,  Just like that, we’re off to a new year - 2020 is here!  If you’re wondering how it got here so quickly, you’ll probably be wondering the same thing when the Animal Liberation Conference arrives in the blink of an eye.  Click here to register before pric…

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  Priya Sawhney · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 3:48 PM

DxE vs. Big Ag: The Movie

Hi John  Around the world, hundreds of people are walking inside of farms and slaughterhouses to confront the industry head-on, and in 2019, the tension peaked. Nonviolent activists were pushed and beaten during factory farm occupations. Dozens were arrested on fe…

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  Marbrisa Flores · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 3:08 PM

DxE SF Bay | Meetup: Haters Gonna Hate, but Protests Work

Hey John, Let's start the New Year strong and prepare to make epic change in 2020! Join us for our first Meetup of 2020: Haters Gonna Hate, but Protests Work on Saturday Janaury 4th at 11am where Dean Wyrzykowski will be speaking about the power of protest and how and why protesting works! As alw…

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  Marbrisa Flores · [email protected]

December 24, 2019 at 3:08 PM

DxE SF Bay | Meetup: Stories from the Community + Special Surprise

Hey John, Happy Holidays! Thank you for all you have done this year and I can't wait for what the new year holds. Join us this Saturday, December 28th for Meetup: Stories from the Community + Special Surprise, our very last meetup of 2019! We will be hearing from two amazing activists, Kecia Dool…

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  Vegan Evan · [email protected]

December 20, 2019 at 3:23 PM

The Million Dollar Vegan Challenge

Hi John, My name is Vegan Evan and I'm on a mission to get President Trump to go vegan for January. A donor is offering to give one million dollars to veterans if President Trump accepts my challenge.  With the influence he has, he could do so much good for animal…

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  Wayne Hsiung · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 8:19 PM

Whole Foods is escalating the battle against us

Hi John  I've been investigating animal cruelty at Whole Foods farms since 2014. At first, the company's response was to dismiss us completely -- even when we shared our findings in the New York Times and Washington Post, and brought our questions to their stores,…

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  Marbrisa Flores · [email protected]

December 16, 2019 at 3:09 PM

DxE SF Bay | Meetup: 2019 Achievements + 2020 Goals

Hey John, We have achieved so much this year! Thank you for being a part of this amazing community making change in the world. This Saturday, December 21st join us at the Meetup: 2019 Achievements + 2020 Goals to hear about the amazing things we've achieved together and what our plans and goals a…

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  Priya Sawhney · [email protected]

December 11, 2019 at 7:58 PM

A major victory for the #RightToRescue!

Hi John  The Berkeley City Council meeting was packed last night with nearly 100 DxE activists as the Council voted on a resolution to support whistleblowers and animal rescuers who are facing criminal charges in Sonoma County. The outpouring of support -- includi…

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  Wayne Hsiung · [email protected]

December 10, 2019 at 3:48 PM

This could be the next fur ban -- but we need your help

Hi John  Tonight, the Berkeley City Council is voting on a resolution in support of non-violent activists and protection for animals. It’s a powerful statement condemning the prosecutions that I and other activists are facing in Sonoma County for simply documentin…

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  Marbrisa Flores · [email protected]

December 9, 2019 at 3:09 PM

DxE SF Bay | Support the Right to Rescue Resolution at Berkeley City Council!

Hey John, The Berkeley Peace and Justice Commission passed a resolution to support the six activists facing felony charges in Sonoma County. On Tuesday, December 10th the resolution will go before the Berkeley City Council so we need YOU there to Support the Right To Rescue. We want to show City …

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  Wayne Hsiung · [email protected]

December 6, 2019 at 5:06 PM

The most important conversation of my life

Hi John  When I first saw dogs being killed and eaten, 30 years ago in my family’s ancestral homeland in China, it shook me to my core. The things I’ve seen since have often left me feeling broken and lost. Everywhere I look, animals are being hurt. Could this wor…

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  Priya Sawhney · [email protected]

December 5, 2019 at 6:58 PM

The biggest magazine in tech is taking a stand for animal rights

Hi John  Today, the plight of animals is on the front page of the most important magazine in tech -- WIRED -- with a following of millions. And while our use of virtual reality is the hook, the ultimate message of the article is a moral one: “When the average live…

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  Wayne Hsiung · [email protected]

December 4, 2019 at 3:08 AM

New challenge unlocked #GivingTuesday

John, we did it. We reached our goal of $50,000 earlier than we expected!  So many people stepped up to help. It's got me dreaming even bigger. If we can reach $65,000 on our fundraiser by midnight tonight, I'll show you what your funds are supporting with a 24-ho…

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  Wayne Hsiung · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 1:37 PM

Give a gift, get a gift 🎁#GivingTuesday

Hi John, I wanted to share this memo with you on the things we accomplished in 2019 and invite you to help us meet our 2020 goals, which are more ambitious than ever before. The good news is that right now all contributions to DxE are being doubled by a generous d…

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  Marbrisa Flores · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 1:08 PM

DxE SF Bay | December Vegan Pop Up!

Hey John, FOOD. FOOD. FOOD! If you love food, you CAN'T miss the December Vegan Popup this Saturday, December 7th from 1-4pm at the Berkeley Animal Rights Center! Come support local vegan businesses and enjoy burritos, juices, pastries, and more! See you there!  Here are the other events we hav…

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  Cassie King · [email protected]

November 28, 2019 at 8:33 PM

3 things you didn't know about turkeys

Hi John, If you’re seeing your family or friends today, here are some surprising facts about turkeys you can share with them to help them rethink Thanksgiving.   1. Turkeys are intelligent, social, and fun-loving individuals. They are skilled at geographical memor…

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  Marbrisa Flores · [email protected]

November 25, 2019 at 3:18 PM

DxE SF Bay | Protest at Whole Foods

Hey John, Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with historical and continuing violence towards both indigenous people and nonhuman animals. This year a team of over a dozen activists are saying #NoThanks and are fasting outside of Whole Foods for 24 hours starting at 12pm on Wednesday November 27th. …

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  Priya Sawhney · [email protected]

November 24, 2019 at 6:12 PM

The turkey rescue is tomorrow - last chance to help!

Hi John, Tomorrow, we will transform Thanksgiving for 20 turkeys! We will rescue them from exploitation and bring them to freedom -- all because of the support of our network. Thank you for helping us grow our investigatory network and garner support for animal re…

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  Ana Mehl, DxE · [email protected]

November 22, 2019 at 7:23 PM

Do you want to investigate animal cruelty?

Hey John, DxE is doing Frontline Surveillance and we need your help! Check out this video to learn more about this low-risk, public-property form of investigation. Then join us for a Frontline Surveillance Team Lead Training this Sunday at the Berkeley Animal Rights Center to learn how you can ge…

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  Priya Sawhney · [email protected]

November 19, 2019 at 8:39 PM

Will you help us save these turkeys from slaughter?

Hi John, In 2017, DxE investigated a turkey farm in central Utah, and the company’s own CEO said the conditions we exposed were “disturbing.” Now, for the second consecutive year, they are releasing some of the turkeys to us so the birds can live their lives in pe…

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  Marbrisa Flores · [email protected]

November 18, 2019 at 3:18 PM

DxE SF Bay | March for the 46 Million

Hey John, Thanksgiving is coming up which means 46 million turkeys will be killed! Join hundreds of activists on Saturday, November 23rd to March for the 46 Million #Right to Rescue and elevate the stories of turkeys who are killed as well as ask the city of Berkeley to support the right to rescu…

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  Almira Tanner · [email protected]

November 15, 2019 at 3:31 PM

Once a year, our network comes together. Will you join us in 2020?

Hi John, The Animal Liberation Conference is the best week of the year. It’s our flagship event that brings animal rights activists from around the world together to connect, train and take direct action for animal liberation.  Every year, we take bigger risks, ma…

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  Marbrisa Flores · [email protected]

November 11, 2019 at 3:17 PM

DxE SF Bay | How Big Ag Perpetuates Sexual Violence

Hey John, Animal agriculture is a cruel industry of violence. At this week's Meetup: How Big Ag Perpetuates Sexual Violence we will hear from Priya Sawhney, an investigator with DxE's open rescue network, who will be sharing her experiences as a sexual assault survivor and discussing how the anim…

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  Almira Tanner · [email protected]

November 8, 2019 at 3:19 PM

Help our chapter grow our capacity, plus join a leadership training!

Hi John, Have you ever thought about using your skills to help our chapter with the day-to-day activities that keep us running and propel the movement for animal liberation? Well, our working groups have a number of specific needs where you could help. Check out our volunteer application here! If…

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  Wayne Hsiung · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 5:05 PM

It took a miracle to save these two orphaned chinchillas from becoming fur coats

Hi John, DxE activists investigated a major chinchilla farm and found sick moms with metal cuffs around their necks. They documented the cruelty behind the fur industry, and they were able to rescue a few of the mothers. But when one of the moms passed away right …

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