Want to use your skills to make a difference for farmed animals? Know someone whose experience would be a great fit? Applications for this exciting job are due by July 19!
Read on for the full details and how to apply.
Roseline was marching in a group of over 1,000 people protesting the murder of George Floyd on the 35W Bridge on Sunday, May 31 when a gas tanker drove into the crowd. Here is her story.
We’ve compiled available resources and information to share with you below. If you’re looking for ways to demand justice for George Floyd’s murder, Black lives, and support Twin Cities communities, read on.
Writing a letter or making calls are impactful ways to demand justice. Many voicemails are full and sending an email can be just as impactful.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fray
(612) 673-2100 or @mayorfrey on Twitter
Leave a comment for him here.
U.S. Attorney, District of Minnesota Erica MacDonald
Call (612) 664-5600 or to go direct to the Federal Civil Duty Attorney, call (612) 253-0951, and leave a message.
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman
(612) 348-5550 or citizeninfo@hennepin.us
Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison
(651) 296-3353 (Twin Cities Calling Area), (800) 657-3787 (Outside the Twin Cities), or Minneapolis311@minneapolismn.gov
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, a Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
(651) 793-7000
Minneapolis Police Department
(612) 673-3000 or policepio@minneapolismn.gov and police@minneapolismn.gov
Justice for George Floyd petition on Change.org which will be sent to Mayor Jacob Frey and DA Mike Freeman. It is the largest ever US-based petition on Change.org.
Color of Change’s petition demands that Frey block the involved officers from receiving their pensions and ban them from being able to become police officers again, as well as demands that Freeman charge the officers with murder. You can also text “FLOYD” to 55156 to sign the petition.
If you know of any additional resources or community efforts we haven’t mentioned that can be shared at this time, please contact us at info@exploreveg.org. Stay safe Minnesota.
Black Lives Matter.
On a topic so rich with information , it’s important that we each continue our own research! Here are some great sources to get started with to inspire your 2020 Earth Day action:
We started with sharing about ways animal agriculture impacts the Earth, animals, and our communities. Now we’re sharing ways to take action and contribute to the international fight for a healthy and sustainable home.
Earth Day both commemorates historic wins for the environment and continues the international fight for a healthy and sustainable home.
Read on for why a healthy climate is important for all who inhabit this planet!
We, the Compassionate Action for Animals board and staff, have an important announcement to share with you.
Earth Day not only commemorates the enormous wins for the environment outlined in the first post, but continues the international fight for a healthy and sustainable home.
Meet Max Lohse, who has shifted from helping out in the office this past year to now continuing remotely! Read on to learn about what helped him go vegan, what he’s been working on this year, and more!
April 22nd, 2020 will mark the 50th annual Earth Day—that’s officially half a century of humans taking action to support our Earth! The event was first created in 1970 by then-Wisconsin senator Gaylord Nelson after he witnessed the intense harms from a Santa Barbara oil spill. Inspired by the anti-war movement on college campuses, he realized that major change could only happen through passion, education, and widespread following.
