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July 13, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Happening in 2 hours: Zoom seminar on Happy’s elephant rights case

NationBuilder Call w/ Steven M. Wise and Liddy Stein Dear John, We’re sending you a friendly reminder to please join NhRP President Steven M. Wise and Happy’s New York counsel Liddy Stein in two hours’ time on a Zoom seminar to discuss the latest filing in Happy’s elephant r…

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July 6, 2021 at 8:09 PM

A historic day in Happy’s elephant rights case

NationBuilder Plus online seminar invitation Dear John, Today the NhRP filed a brief with New York’s highest court in our habeas corpus case demanding the right to bodily liberty of an elephant named Happy held alone in captivity in the Bronx Zoo. In May, the New York…

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July 2, 2021 at 6:41 PM

How we are preparing for Happy’s historic hearing

NationBuilder Dear John, On July 6th, the NhRP will file our brief with New York’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, laying out our arguments in support of Happy’s right to liberty and release from the Bronx Zoo to a sanctuary. The NhRP legal team has been working…

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July 1, 2021 at 8:34 PM

Thank you for voting for the NhRP!

NationBuilder Plus other ways to support nonhuman rights Dear John, Thank you so much to everyone who voted and donated for the NhRP on My Giving Circle for our share in $500,000 of grants. With everyone's help, we placed 2nd and will receive a generous grant from My …

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June 24, 2021 at 6:35 PM

NhRP News: The legal fight to #FreeHappy, the imprisonment of belugas, and more

NationBuilder Dear John, In May, the New York Court of Appeals granted the Nonhuman Rights Project’s motion for permission to appeal in our legal fight to #FreeHappy, marking the first time in history the highest court of any English-speaking jurisdiction will consider whet…

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June 16, 2021 at 6:18 PM

Commerford Zoo Removes Facebook Page After NhRP Supporters Urge Them to #FreeMinnie

NationBuilder Dear John, Thank you to everyone who shared our update on Minnie last week and completed the two action items to help free her from the Commerford Zoo to a sanctuary. We know the records were extremely difficult to read and that the USDA’s repeated failures to…

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June 9, 2021 at 7:55 PM

Minnie remains in urgent need of sanctuary

NationBuilder Please help us #FreeMinnie today! Dear John, Minnie, the sole surviving elephant imprisoned at the Commerford Zoo, has been alone now for almost two years, having lost the companionship of her fellow prisoners Beulah and Karen, who became ill and died af…

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June 7, 2021 at 10:16 PM

Three simple actions to help the NhRP today!

NationBuilder Help us spread the word about our mission Dear John, The NhRP appreciates all the ways you help us in our fight to build a more just world for all. From discussing our work with friends, to sharing blog and social media posts, to writing letters to the e…

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June 4, 2021 at 9:46 PM

Shocking USDA records reveal new details about Beulah, Karen, and Minnie's suffering

NationBuilder Dear John, Last month, eighteen months after we submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the USDA for records related to Beulah, Karen, and Minnie, we finally received the responsive records. The 303 pages of documents shed light on the …

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May 27, 2021 at 4:48 PM

Why We Fight for Nonhuman Rights: Harambe's Story

NationBuilder A new blog post series from the NhRP John, On this day in 1999, a gorilla named Harambe was born into a lifetime of imprisonment in a zoo in Texas. Seventeen years and one day later, on May 28th, 2016, he was shot and killed in a Cincinnati Zoo exhibit. …

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May 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Vote for the NhRP to share in $500,000

NationBuilder Your votes count for double this weekend! Dear John, Please vote for the Nonhuman Rights Project to share in $500,000. My Giving Circle is giving $500,000 to the top 80 charities as voted by supporters! Please vote and share by June 30, 2021 to show your suppo…

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May 22, 2021 at 12:01 AM

Zoom Seminar on the latest in Happy’s case

NationBuilder You’re invited to join us on May 21st! Dear John, Thank you to everyone who joined Liddy and Courtney on today's special Endangered Species Day Zoom seminar, asked questions, and sent words of support and encouragement! On Endangered Species Day and eve…

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May 21, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Happening Soon: Zoom Seminar on the latest in Happy’s case

NationBuilder Begins in two hours! Dear John, We’re sending you a reminder to please join the NhRP’s New York counsel Liddy Stein and Director of Government Relations and Campaigns Courtney Fern in two hours time, for a special Endangered Species Day Zoom seminar. Their disc…

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May 17, 2021 at 10:51 PM

Zoom Seminar on the latest in Happy’s case

NationBuilder You’re invited to join us on May 21st! Dear John, Soon, for the first time in history, the highest court of an English-speaking jurisdiction will consider the right to liberty of a nonhuman being—our elephant client Happy—under the common law of habeas …

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May 14, 2021 at 7:01 PM

#FreeHappy: Thank you for your help!

NationBuilder Dear John, Last week we shared the exciting news that the New York Court of Appeals, the highest court in the state, has agreed to hear Happy’s landmark elephant rights case—the first time in history the highest court of any English-speaking jurisdictio…

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May 4, 2021 at 9:15 PM

HUGE (good) news in Happy's case!

NationBuilder Breaking News Dear John, Today, the New York Court of Appeals—one of the most influential state courts in the United States—agreed to hear the habeas corpus case of our elephant client Happy, an autonomous and cognitively complex nonhuman animal who has been i…

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April 28, 2021 at 8:36 PM

Why we fight for nonhuman rights

NationBuilder Dear John, As you might have seen, a video published on Tuesday is circulating on social media showing Wayne LaPierre, the head of the National Rifle Association, murdering a free elephant. The Washington Post describes the video in this article (warnin…

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April 22, 2021 at 5:25 PM

Happy Earth Day 2021!

NationBuilder & NhRP's involvement with the rights of nature movement. Dear John, Like nonhuman animal rights, rights of nature and ecocentric law reject the idea that the nonhuman world is ours to degrade and exploit.  Today on Earth Day, the Nonhuman Rights Proj…

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April 14, 2021 at 6:35 PM

"Where is Tommy the Chimp?"

NationBuilder Albany Times Union on the plight of our first client I’ve never been able to shake the profoundly depressing thought of Tommy sitting alone and watching TV, day after day after day, like a prisoner in solitary confinement. Surely, we as a society can do better.…

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April 13, 2021 at 6:01 PM

New vegan innovation by our corporate partner Hourglass

NationBuilder Dear John, The NhRP congratulates our cruelty-free corporate partner Hourglass Cosmetics for the launch of their 100% vegan red lipstick. Confession Red 0 is formulated with their patent-pending replacement for carmine—the beauty industry's standard red…

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April 8, 2021 at 8:37 PM

NhRP News: Week of Action FAQ, personal pronouns for nonhuman animals, and more

NationBuilder The latest in the global fight for nonhuman animal rights Dear John, Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the Week of Action for the NhRP’s clients. Together, you sent tens of thousands of messages to those who have power to help ensure Hercules, L…

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March 26, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Week of Action Day 5: Recap and Thank You

NationBuilder Dear John, Thank you to everyone who participated in the week of action for our clients. Tens of thousands of people took action for Hercules, Leo, Happy, Kiko, Tommy, and Minnie and shared their stories on social media. If you missed a day or would like to sh…

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March 25, 2021 at 4:32 PM

Week of Action Day 4: Honoring Karen’s Memory by Calling for Minnie’s Freedom

NationBuilder Dear John, Today is the fourth day of our week of action in recognition of the suffering our clients have endured as a result of their imprisonment and with the hope they will soon be able to live freely and with peace and dignity.  This month marks two…

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March 24, 2021 at 3:50 PM

Week of Action Day 3: Helping Tommy and Kiko

NationBuilder Dear John, Today is the third day of our week of action in recognition of the suffering our clients have endured as a result of their imprisonment and with the hope they will soon be able to live freely and with peace and dignity.  The chimpanzee rights…

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March 23, 2021 at 3:43 PM

Week of Action Day 2: Calling for Happy’s Freedom After 44 Years of Bronx Zoo Imprisonment

NationBuilder Dear John, Today is the second day of our week of action in recognition of the suffering our clients have endured as a result of their imprisonment and with the hope they will soon be able to live freely and with peace and dignity.  March 21st was the 4…

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March 22, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Week of Action Day 1: Advocating for true sanctuary for Hercules and Leo

NationBuilder Dear John, Today is the first day of our week of action in recognition of the suffering our clients have endured as a result of their imprisonment and with the hope they will soon be able to live freely and with peace and dignity.  Yesterday, March 21st…

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March 19, 2021 at 9:58 PM

Week of Action for NhRP Clients Starting March 22nd

NationBuilder Dear John, Next week, four of our clients—Hercules, Leo, Happy, and Minnie—have anniversaries of major events in their lives. In recognition of the suffering that all our clients have endured as a result of their imprisonment, and with hope they will soon be a…

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March 18, 2021 at 8:51 PM

New York Magazine tells Happy's story

NationBuilder Meditations on loneliness with the Bronx Zoo’s 50-year-old Elephas maximus Dear John, In the latest issue of New York Magazine, Molly Young reflects on our elephant client Happy’s life in an essay titled, “43 Minutes With Happy the Elephant: Meditations on lone…

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March 16, 2021 at 8:54 PM

NhRP Commends Dissenting Opinion in Colombian Nonhuman Rights Case

NationBuilder Court Case Update “We welcome and commend Judge Rivera’s dissenting opinion, for it illustrates the progress that is being made around the world on behalf of demands that at least some nonhuman animals should have certain legal rights. Her opinion also reinforc…

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March 12, 2021 at 6:01 PM

50 Animal Law Professors Support New York Elephant Rights Case

NationBuilder New brief filed in legal fight to free Happy Dear John, Fifty animal law professors are the latest experts to urge New York’s highest court to hear a case brought by the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) to free Happy the elephant from the Bronx Zoo to a sanctuary…

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February 19, 2021 at 8:18 PM

Survey Reminder: We’d like to hear from you John!

NationBuilder There’s still time to participate in our survey Dear John, Thank you to all those who have already participated in our annual survey or have emailed us with your thoughts! We value any and all feedback from you and appreciate your time. A friendly reminder that…

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February 8, 2021 at 6:56 PM

We’d like to hear from you John!

NationBuilder Take part in our short survey Dear John, Will you spare a few minutes to share with us your feedback about the NhRP? We want to hear from you! Take part in our annual survey here. You play a significant role in our progress to secure fundamental rights for nonh…

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February 4, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Court Case Update

NationBuilder Catholic Theologians Support New York Elephant Rights Case Dear John, Five Catholic theologians have submitted a brief to the New York Court of Appeals in support of the elephant rights case brought by the Nonhuman Rights Project to #FreeHappy the elepha…

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January 27, 2021 at 9:14 PM

The latest in the legal fight to #FreeHappy

NationBuilder NhRP Seeks Appeal in New York’s Highest Court in Happy’s Elephant Rights Case Court Case Update Dear John, Today we filed a Motion urging the Court of Appeals—New York’s highest court—to hear arguments in support of our elephant client Happy’s right to liberty.…

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January 26, 2021 at 11:01 PM

Reminder: Conversation w/ Kaavan’s attorney Owais Awan 🐘

NationBuilder Happening Jan. 28th 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT Dear John, A friendly reminder to please join NhRP Executive Director Kevin Schneider tomorrow, Jan. 27th, at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT for a conversation with Owais Awan, the attorney who fought in court for freedom …

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January 21, 2021 at 9:07 PM

Join us: Conversation w/ Kaavan’s attorney Owais Awan 🐘

NationBuilder The Legal Fight for Kaavan's Freedom Dear John, Please join NhRP Executive Director Kevin Schneider for a conversation with Owais Awan, the attorney who fought in court for freedom and sanctuary for Kaavan the elephant.  Date: Wednesday, January 27th  Ti…

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January 11, 2021 at 9:35 PM

What’s to come for the NhRP in 2021

NationBuilder Our mission and next steps Dear John, Throughout the past eight years, we at the Nonhuman Rights Project have stood firmly by our unique mission—to work through litigation, legislation, and education to secure fundamental rights for nonhuman animals. Tog…

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December 30, 2020 at 3:01 PM

2020 Annual Report

NationBuilder Give your final gift for 2020 Dear John, Our 2020 Annual Report is here! See this year’s highlights in the fight for nonhuman rights and what we were able to achieve together this year. While this year has undoubtedly been challenging for all, the NhRP p…

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December 23, 2020 at 2:00 PM

A year in Minnie’s life

NationBuilder Support Minnie today Dear John, Our elephant client Minnie has been alone now for over a year, having lost the companionship of Beulah, who died while the Commerford Zoo was forcing her to labor at a fair, and Karen, whose death on their property the Com…

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December 18, 2020 at 6:48 PM

A year in Happy’s case and campaign

NationBuilder Court case update enclosed Dear John, Our elephant client Happy spent 2020 exactly as she has the last four decades: as a prisoner.  But beyond the confines of the Bronx Zoo’s tiny elephant exhibit, a great deal happened in the battle to free Happy to a …

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December 17, 2020 at 10:41 PM

All the Ways You Can Help #FreeMinnie Right Now

NationBuilder Dear John, We want to thank everyone for your understanding and supportive responses to our statement yesterday regarding our ongoing efforts to secure Minnie’s release to an elephant sanctuary. Not a day goes by that we are not working to secure Minnie’s free…

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December 16, 2020 at 7:03 PM

The Unjust Treatment of Elephants in Connecticut

NationBuilder A message from NhRP President Steven M. Wise An important update on our Connecticut elephant rights litigation and an action you can take to help #FreeMinnie.  Dear John, Three years ago, the Nonhuman Rights Project began our fight for elephants’ right to bodil…

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December 13, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Holiday shopping that supports nonhuman animals 🎁

NationBuilder Dear John, Support nonhuman animal rights with your holiday season shopping! Here are a few ways to shop and help make nonhuman animal rights a legal reality: Purchase NhRP official merchandise to support the NhRP’s mission and to spread the word throu…

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December 10, 2020 at 8:46 PM

Happy Human Rights Day and Animal Rights Day

NationBuilder Dear John, As with human rights, nonhuman rights are based on fundamental principles of justice such as liberty, autonomy, equality, and fairness. Rights protect against wrongs that we as a society have deemed intolerable, such as detaining individuals …

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December 7, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Ways to support nonhuman animal rights

NationBuilder Dear John, There are many ways to support the NhRP and our nonhuman animal clients! Here are just a few: Purchase official NhRP merchandise and show your support for nonhuman animal rights. Share this Change.org petition calling for Happy's release to …

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December 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Recap: The NhRP’s Giving Tuesday

NationBuilder Plus seminar recording Dear John, Yesterday, we had one of our biggest Giving Tuesdays to date! Thank you so much to all of those who participated in Giving Tuesday yesterday, including sharing, signing, purchasing, and following! It is through your com…

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December 1, 2020 at 11:01 PM

John, there’s still time to give #GivingTuesday

NationBuilder Plus other ways you can support us today Dear John, The day is almost over but there is still time to give this Giving Tuesday! Please help us secure meaningful, lasting legal change for nonhuman animals and build a more just world for all with your cont…

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December 1, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Support the NhRP today #GivingTuesday

NationBuilder Plus seminar about Happy's case today! Dear John, Please consider making your first gift to the Nonhuman Rights Project today on this global day of giving and support us in our mission to build a more just world for all.  DONATE NOW » Since our fou…

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November 24, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Save the Date: #GivingTuesday Dec 1st, 2020

NationBuilder Plus details on seminar about the latest in Happy’s case Dear John, All over the world, humans and human institutions treat nonhuman animals as mere “things,” choosing to protect human interests over those of nonhuman animals. The Nonhuman Rights Project…

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November 22, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Shop NhRP this holiday season! 👕

NationBuilder Dear John, Purchase your holiday gifts this year on the NhRP's online store! Treat your family, your friends, and yourself while showing your support for the NhRP. Each item sold goes toward securing fundamental rights for nonhuman animals.  Click here …

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