This week, Paul and Andy are joined in conversation with their dear friends Callie and Nichole, the co-hosts of Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack! Podcast, to dissect the latest developments in the animal rights community as it relates to #metoo and #timesupAR. With several prominent figures in the animal welfare scene being tagged with allegations of sexual harassment and abuse, they break down the timeline and discuss the implications it has for the future as well as ways in which allies can best provide support.
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During this episode we failed to properly credit the #ARTooWhite campaign to Collectively Free. Additionally, we neglected to mention their work behind the scenes attempting to hold FARM and the conference accountable. This was an oversight on our part and we should have done more research before speaking about it.
Public allegations timeline
Carol Adams posts publicly on Facebook – tagging Paul Shapiro (formerly the Vice President of Farm Animal Protection at HSUS and author of Clean Meat).HSUS Exec Refuses to Deny Sexual Harassment AllegationsHumane Society CEO Under Investigation for Sexual Relationship With Employee, article on Philanthropy.comThe Animal Welfare Movement’s #metoo Problem, article published on The Philanthropy Chronicles by Marc GuntherHumane Society CEO is subject of sexual harassment complaints from three women, according to internal investigation, article on Washington PostFemale Employees Allege Culture of Sexual Harassment at Humane Society. Two senior officials, including the CEO, have been investigated for incidents dating back over a decade, article on PoliticoPaul Shapiro posts a public statement – It is a PDF of, what appears to be, a letter that was printed out and then scanned, hidden in a Dropbox linkRick Bernthal, chair of the board at HSUS sends email to deputy directors telling them to focus on their workHumane Society donors call for firing of chief executive after sexual harassment complaints, article on Washington PostTop Lab-Grown Meat Advocate Accused of Creating Atmosphere of Sexual Misconduct at Humane Society, reported on GizmodoHumane Society keeps CEO after sexual harassment complaints, prompting seven board members to resign, reported on the Washington PostHumane Society C.E.O. Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations, reported on the NY TimesWayne Pacelle publishes a letter to his staff, on FacebookThe Humane Society of the United States accepts the resignation of Wayne Pacelle as president and CEO, on their siteJaya Bhumitra comes out with her story about working with Nick Cooney, on Facebook – stating he is emotionally abusive and manipulativeJosh Balk makes a public statement, on Facebook (Balk took over Shapiro’s position at HSUS and has been friends with all of the recently accused)Christina Wilson comes forward about Nick Cooney, on Facebook – this time the allegations also include sexual harassmentAlex Hershaft posts in support of Wayne PacelleNathan Runkle (former head of MFA, now just on the board) makes a statement on Jaya’s postAt Mercy For Animals, No Mercy For Women, article on Nonprofit ChroniclesNick Cooney Defamation lawsuit rulingNick Cooney’s defense of himselfThe Anti-Vegan Backlash Has Begun & It’s Called Februdairy (Refinery 29)New Law Will Require Animal Abusers To Be Registered Like Sex Offenders (Animal Channel)
