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DC Voters for Animals retweeted
Please join us for @MoveTheWorldUS' next webinar on ending the fur industry! You'll hear from the amazing @kdylewsky with @AWIOnline and Max Broad with @DCV4A.
Register here: worldanimalprotection.zoom.u…
DC Voters for Animals retweeted
Thank you so much to @KishanForDC for organizing a wonderful Diwali celebration in Burleith in my home ward today. And great to see advocates from @DCV4A there too. Happy Diwali to all!
DC Voters for Animals retweeted
In the #WashingtonDC area? Want to celebrate alongside the chef's at the DC #Vegan Chef's Challenge Celebratory Dinner? Get your tickets NOW for this November 14th awards event at El Tamarindo Restaurant. @veganoutreach @DCV4A @DCvegweek @FARMUSA
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DC Voters for Animals retweeted
US federal food purchasing (mainly @USDA @DeptofDefense) contributes to the #climatecrisis
We can do better ➡️ simple changes make a big difference!
Check out a new report on the enviro/social footprint of US govt spending on food –and how we fix it 👇 fedgoodfoodpurchasing.org/im…
Three cheers for @OurWorldInData for expanding into animal welfare! This complements their already great analysis of poverty, reducing child and maternal mortality, curing diseases, and ending hunger. ourworldindata.org/animal-we…
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Today's our 4th #birthday! Generous supporters are TRIPLING your contribution 🫨 Help us reach our $1,600 goal by giving a birthday gift today 🐶🦏🐷
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Yes, there were animals present at DC Voters for Animals 4th birthday! Plus some spectacular pizza from @TroysItalian and lots of great animal lovers and supporters.
Animal lovers: @repoyedc has launched his campaign for re-election. Support a vegan politician and champion for animals! secure.actblue.com/donate/oy…
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"We should ban fur farms, which are cruel, dangerous and unnecessary, and increase the surveillance and reporting requirements for H5N1 mammal outbreaks.
Paying off fur farmers in Europe and the United States could be cheaper than dealing with a human outbreak, especially since the industry is already naturally shrinking. Challis Hobbs, the executive director of Fur Commission USA, an association representing mink farmers, told Roll Call that about 100 farms are in operation, down from 257, as consumers move away from fur. China also operates fur farms, but an international deal could be pursued for increased surveillance and, hopefully, even a global ban.
In addition, a situation like that of the mystery cat outbreak in Poland shouldn’t be allowed to pass without a thorough and transparent investigation.
As we’ve sadly found out, borders and jurisdictions are niceties that viruses don’t care about, but the lessons remain unheeded globally."
@VinceGrayWard7 @CMBrookePinto @NewYorkTimesRP #FurFreeDC #Birdflu #publichealth #animalwelfare
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Thanks to @VinceGrayWard7's Fur Products Prohibition Act, we can make a real difference in stopping disease transmission from the fur industry. #FurProductsProhibitionAct #FurFreeDC #BirdFlu statnews.com/2023/08/11/bird…
DC Voters for Animals retweeted
I am following up on yesterday’s devastating floods to question various agencies.
We must now contend with more severe weather due to climate change, but that doesn’t excuse our city from taking meaningful steps to keep residents safe.
I sent the following letter to DC Water:
I am on Rhode Island Ave at the scene of another devastating flood for residents and area businesses. I'm grateful for the fast and heroic work of @dcfireems. First responders helped rescue 10 individuals from cars and employees and dogs from @dcdistrictdogs.
DCVFA offers our condolences to the families affected by the flooding incident at #DistrictDogs. It is a tragedy that greatly saddens us.
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