In this candid conversation, Jasmin and Mariann explore how animal advocates maintain their focus during politically challenging times, reminding listeners that their commitment to changing the world for animals remains central even when everything else feels overwhelming.

This episode explores:

• How animal rights activism provides perspective during politically tumultuous times
• Zoe Rosenberg’s trial for rescuing chickens from a Purdue slaughterhouse
• Colombia’s groundbreaking constitutional court ban on bullfighting and other cruel animal spectacles
• The successful community opposition that stopped Charles River Laboratories from building a primate testing facility in Texas
• Jasmin’s thrifting tip for finding affordable vegan leather items on Shop Goodwill’s website
• Preview of an upcoming interview with Food and Water Watch about limiting factory farm expansion at the state level

RESOURCES

• • • Felony Animal Rescue Trial Begins
    • Colombia’s Constitutional Court Not Only Upholds Bullfighting Ban, But Bans More Animal Spectacles
    • SIGN: STOP PLANS TO BUILD RESEARCH PRIMATE HOUSING FACILITY IN TEXAS
    • Lament of Hathor

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