hanalag vegan

I’m free. On November 2nd, I was convicted of felony conspiracy for organizing a hundred nonviolent activists to give medical care to sick and dying animals at a Whole Foods factory farm. After public outcry and seething media criticism of the court’s actions, I was unexpectedly released today. Now, I’ll have a kale salad and tofu — after 107 straight meals of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I’ll see the sun and the sky, and plants — marvelous plants! — after endless nights in a concrete cage. And, most important, I’ll renew my promise to Oliver, whose bond with me was forged by fire and steel. I can’t wait to hold my little guy in my arms and say again, “We’re together forever! A pack once again!” But, in truth, this fight has just begun. While I am free, the animals are not. And the movement is at an inflection point: what we do in the next few months could change the course of history — no exaggeration. For that reason, it is crucial that we understand the challenges to come. Here are five of the most crucial (plus a sixth, personal challenge, for readers curious about what comes next for me). - Establishing animal personhood - Winning the right to rescue - Rebuilding a movement on the frontlines - Shining a light on disinformation - Defending against efforts to bankrupt the movement - Rebuilding a personal life More in a blog tomorrow, but today I’m going straight from jail to rally support for the ban on factory farms in Sonoma. Tomorrow, I’ll be gathering in SF to share stories from trial and jail. I hope to see many of you soon.. And thanks. I could not have gotten through this without all the support. (Yes, that means you!) Learn how to join me tomorrow at simpleheart.org/ora.