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SUMMARY:Writing for Animals: An Online Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn Effective Writing for Animals! Join this class as part of Veg Week. \nThis event is part of Veg Week (September 19-27)! Haven’t taken the Veg Pledge yet? Sign up here to commit to a week of vegetarian or vegan eating and get access to discounts and support along the way. \nIn this free Zoom class\, you’ll learn: \n\nWhy writing for animals matters\nWriting tips and tricks for compelling readers to action\nHow to write\, pitch\, and publish an op-ed in the news\nOther strategies for getting animal issues\, or any cause you care about\, in the news\n\nYou’ll leave this class with a list of writing dos and don’ts\, a short guide to ethical storytelling\, templates for op-eds and pitch emails\, and much more. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or a total beginner\, this class is for you! \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026\, 6:30 PM\nWhere: Online via Zoom — Join here \nWhy Writing for Animals Matters\nLocal papers reach millions of readers every week. Published articles on animal issues reach a broad spectrum of people. Writing is a way for animal advocacy to reach people it never otherwise would. And\, most importantly\, coverage of animal issues effectively raises public awareness and causes many readers to reduce their consumption of animals and animal products. \nAbout Your Instructor\nJulie Knopp has been working at the intersection of communications\, education\, and nonprofit leadership for more than a decade. Julie’s media strategy work has resulted in coverage with National Public Radio (NPR)\, HuffPost\, the British Broadcasting Company (BBC)\, and other prominent news outlets. \nJulie’s own writing has been featured in the New York Daily News\, Minneapolis Star Tribune\, Madison Capital Times\, and other media outlets. Julie holds a Master of Arts in Teaching\, which she uses to transmit her talent for media strategy and writing to passionate people like you. To learn more about Julie’s work\, visit julieknopp.com. \nBe prepared to make a big impact with what you learn!
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SUMMARY:Writing for Animals: An Online Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn Effective Writing for Animals! Join this class as part of Veg Week. \nThis event is part of Veg Week (September 19-27)! Haven’t taken the Veg Pledge yet? Sign up here to commit to a week of vegetarian or vegan eating and get access to discounts and support along the way. \nIn this free Zoom class\, you’ll learn: \n\nWhy writing for animals matters\nWriting tips and tricks for compelling readers to action\nHow to write\, pitch\, and publish an op-ed in the news\nOther strategies for getting animal issues\, or any cause you care about\, in the news\n\nYou’ll leave this class with a list of writing dos and don’ts\, a short guide to ethical storytelling\, templates for op-eds and pitch emails\, and much more. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or a total beginner\, this class is for you! \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026\, 6:30 PM\nWhere: Online via Zoom — Join here \nWhy Writing for Animals Matters\nLocal papers reach millions of readers every week. Published articles on animal issues reach a broad spectrum of people. Writing is a way for animal advocacy to reach people it never otherwise would. And\, most importantly\, coverage of animal issues effectively raises public awareness and causes many readers to reduce their consumption of animals and animal products. \nAbout Your Instructor\nJulie Knopp has been working at the intersection of communications\, education\, and nonprofit leadership for more than a decade. Julie’s media strategy work has resulted in coverage with National Public Radio (NPR)\, HuffPost\, the British Broadcasting Company (BBC)\, and other prominent news outlets. \nJulie’s own writing has been featured in the New York Daily News\, Minneapolis Star Tribune\, Madison Capital Times\, and other media outlets. Julie holds a Master of Arts in Teaching\, which she uses to transmit her talent for media strategy and writing to passionate people like you. To learn more about Julie’s work\, visit julieknopp.com. \nBe prepared to make a big impact with what you learn!
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SUMMARY:Farm Bill Lobbying Training: Harnessing the Power of Grassroots Activism
DESCRIPTION:🚨 Stop the Power Grab: Fight the Save Our Bacon Act! 🚨\n***To receive a link\, please register for this event with our partner The Humane League on Mobilize.*** \nBig Pork is trying to strip away decades of progress for farm animals by including the Save Our Bacon Act in the Farm Bill. But together we have something they don’t have – the grassroots power of an entire movement! \nAn incredible line up of animal protection organizations from across the movement are joining forces to host a high-impact\, virtual Grassroots Lobbying Training. Whether you are a seasoned activist or completely new to political advocacy\, this event will equip you with everything you need to successfully lobby your U.S. Senators and keep this dangerous provision out of the final Farm Bill. \n\nSignatories: DC Voters for Animals\, New Roots Institute\, The Humane League\, Pro-Animal Future\, Compassionate Action for Animals\, Voters for Animal Rights\, Chilis on Wheels\, Vegan Activist Alliance\, Jewish Vegan Life\, Kirkpatrick Policy Group\, Attorneys for Animals\, Mercy for Animals\, Farm Sanctuary\, Compassion in World Farming\, NC Animal Advocates United.\n\nWhat You’ll Get From the Training\nIn just 1 hour\, our team and expert Farm Bill lobbyist Brianna DelDucca will give you a crash course in effective political advocacy. \n\nThe Inside Scoop: A brief breakdown of what the SOB Act is and where the Farm Bill currently stands.\nLobbying 101: General tips on how to confidently talk to politicians and what a standard legislative meeting looks like.\nMastering the Messaging: Deep-dive talking points covering animal welfare\, consumer choice\, states’ rights\, and supporting family farmers.\nPractice & Community: Small breakout groups to practice your pitch\, followed by a live Q&A session.\n\nAfter The Training\, We Take Care of the Logistics!\nDon’t worry about cold-calling or emailing Senate offices. After the training\, you will have the opportunity to sign up to lobby with us! From there\, we will schedule the virtual meetings and attend them right alongside you. We will also provide a comprehensive talking points document for you to review beforehand. \nCan’t make the live session? Sign up anyway! We will send a recording of the training to everyone who registers\, so you can still participate in the upcoming Senate meetings.
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SUMMARY:Virtual Farm Bill Action Party
DESCRIPTION:🚨 To get the link for this event\, please register here. 🚨 \nThe federal Farm Bill is at a crossroads\, and it’s time to raise our voices. \nThis legislation is passed by Congress every few years to tweak agricultural policy and reauthorize farm subsidies and nutrition assistance programs. But this year\, the House is considering a radical version that comes stuffed with poison pills. \nSection 12006 of the House Farm Bill\, the “Save Our Bacon” Act\, is a repackaged version of the widely opposed and discredited EATS Act. This legislation would overturn hundreds of state and local laws\, including basic protections for farmed animals. \nThe cost of this bill would be enormous\, forcing over 500\,000+ mother pigs into metal crates so small they can’t even turn around. \nThat’s why we’re joining forces with a powerful coalition of animal\, environmental\, and social justice advocates to say NO to the radical House Farm Bill. \nRSVP Here \nJoin us for a virtual Farm Bill Action Party on April 8! We’ll provide the scripts\, targets\, and community — all you need to bring is your phone. \n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, April 8th | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CT \n\n\nWhere: Virtual via Zoom \n\n\nRSVP: https://foe-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/F0sgTb3jRwW_iFr6VRSj-w \n\nOrganized by: Compassionate Action for Animals\, Friends of the Earth\, Michiganders for a Just Farming System\, VegMichigan\, Attorneys for Animals\, Wholesome Minnesota\n\nIf you can’t make it\, we can still help you call your Representative on your own time. Just find your Representative and their D.C. office number and use the script below: \n“Hello\, my name is [NAME] and I live at [ADDRESS]. I’m calling to ask [MEMBER’S NAME] to oppose any Farm Bill that overturns democratically enacted state laws\, including protections for farmed animals like California’s Proposition 12. This includes the House Farm Bill\, H.R. 7567. No Farm Bill at all is better than a Farm Bill that hurts animals and democracy — just to benefit factory farms.” \nYou can also use this email tool we built to send messages to your legislators and their staff. \nThank you for taking action for animals! Together\, we can make incredible change.
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