The only ethical way to capture fish 📸 🎨 LittleVeganArtist
David Raatz Ⓥ
@raatz.bsky.social
Living liver donor, vegan, tennis player, basketball fan, founding member of Hawai'i State Bar Association's Animal Law Section. He/him.
Meet Leilani Farm Sanctuary. ❤️ Founded by Laurelee Blanchard in 2007, this nonprofit sanctuary in Haʻiku, Maui provides care for rescued animals and humane education to the community. Meet Bobby, Leah, Henry, Stephanie, and many more who call this beautiful sanctuary home. #sanctuary #compassion
Great opinion by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Welch. #AnimalLaw #CommonLaw #JudicialOpinions
Raffael Fasel@raffaelfasel.bsky.social · 3w ago'as a foundational matter, I question whether an eighteenth-century British jurist’s interpretation of the Book of Genesis is a sound foundation for Michigan common law in the twenty-first century' 5/5. www.courts.michigan.gov/4a09a9/sitea...
“The progress is real, and it should be recognized, but the biological, emotional and social consequences of a disaster do not disappear on the same timeline as debris removal or reconstruction." Read more: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/maui-wildfire-recovery-challenges/
The first Declaration recognizing whales as sentient beings with inherent rights. Declared by indigenous peoples of New Zealand and Polynesia. Fascinating. www.whaledeclaration.com
He Whakaputanga Moana | Whale rights and legal personhood declaration
He Whakaputanga Moana is the first Indigenous-led Declaration recognizing whales as sentient beings with inherent rights. Grounded in Te Ao Māori and Polynesian values, it establishes legal protection...
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#TOFU appreciation post (or thread if others would like to contribute) 🤗◻️🤍💚🌱 #WorldTofuDay #TofuDay
Hurricane Fausto is expected to hit the Hawaiian Islands next week. The models show the eye coming close to Oahu. The entire island chain should do your preps now.
What a joy to have as today's office mate a sweet dog named French Toast from Maui Humane Society. She's waiting to be adopted. And she's awesome! www.mauihumanesociety.org/pet-adoption... #Maui #AdoptDontShop
The UK Supreme Court has unanimously ruled in favour of animal rights activists @animalrising.org that blocking access to a dairy business via a private road does not amount to public nuisance to the public at large. You can read the case summary here: www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/r-v-mcc...
Rachel Robinson was born #OTD in 1922 & turns 104 today! In 1973, a year after her husband Jackie died, she founded The Jackie Robinson Foundation which administers one of America's premier scholarship & leadership development programs for talented college students. @jackierobinsonfdtn.bsky.social
Help us wish Rachel Robinson a happy 104th birthday! With grace, dignity and unsurpassed spirit, our 2017 Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award winner has been a devoted advocate for equality in baseball and beyond.
Hirono keeps asking Blanche yes or no questions about his own activities -- and Blanche keeps lying
L.A. County Board of Supervisors adjourned its open session this morning in memory of actor Randolph Mantooth, as moved by Supervisor Janice Hahn. She used the occasion to provide some history on paramedics, which overlaps with her own family history. www.sciencehistory.org/stories/disa...
Cringe TV to the Rescue
In the 1970s, a cheesy American medical drama helped make the case for paramedics.
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Germany backs stronger animal welfare laws. Spain invests millions in shelters. Portugal rescues 250 dogs. Chile expands free veterinary care. Mexico boosts sterilisation. Plus more from the USA. Read the bulletin ⬇️ https://www.dogdeskanimalaction.co.uk/p/dog-desk-animal-action-global-animal-423
Danish reporter Rasmus Svaneborg grills NATO's Rutte over his silence when US President Trump talks about conquering Greenland and lashes out at Spain. "Does this have any effect on your self-respect when you sit next to him like that and say nothing?"
HAPPY ✨45th✨ Birthday 🎂 Beauty and the Beat!! What is your favorite song or a memory of this album? #music #80s #happybirthday
If you're looking for a movie for the weekend, #Cowspiracy is on Netflix. 🎥 Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014) is a groundbreaking environmental documentary. The film investigates the catastrophic impact of #animalagriculture on the planet. youtu.be/nV04zyfLyN4?...
COWSPIRACY - Official Trailer - HD
YouTube video by COWSPIRACY: the sustainability secret
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Kudos to the City of San Diego for supporting the Vegan Food Popup in North Park Aug. 8. www.sandiego.gov/event/vegan-... @sdcitycouncil.bsky.social #SanDiegoVegan #SanDiegoEvents
Vegan Food Popup (North Park) 2026 | City of San Diego Official Website
San Diegos premier open-air market, held monthly on the 2nd Saturday by the North Park Mini Park. Featuring 60+ diverse vendors with the best eco-friendly food, products and services in SoCal. Free en...
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Litigation Radio: “Protecting Pets Under Domestic Violence Laws” legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lit... #AnimalLaw @americanbar.org @lclarklaw.bsky.social
Protecting Pets Under Domestic Violence Laws - Legal Talk Network
Two leaders at the intersection of domestic violence and pet cruelty explain the emerging field of law and where the ABA is taking a stand. Discover insightful episodes on Legal Talk Network's portfol...
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Even better, he acknowledges animal agriculture’s contributions to climate change, unlike some environmental groups. www.mlb.com/news/brent-s... #WatchCowspiracy
Suter leads by example to protect environment
MILWAUKEE -- Brent Suter remembers “a lot of side eye and a lot of weird looks” when he started putting his dinner in his own eco-friendly silicone container instead of the Styrofoam takeout boxes tha...
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Renee Dechert@reneedechert.com · last mo.Brent Suter for the win.
Registration is officially OPEN for the 2026 Animal Law Conference in Washington, D.C.! Join leading attorneys, advocates, academics, and students shaping the future of animal law. Spots fill fast — secure yours today: animallawconference.org/register/ #AnimalLawCon
Once again, this out-of-control Supreme Court majority is placing political ideology above protecting lives, making our state and our country less safe by expanding the presence of firearms.
Mahalo to Hilo’s Vegan Shop for tasty fueling before my tennis matches this weekend. #TheVeganShop #VeganHawaii 🙏 🌱 🎾
For the third year in a row, FARM marched at the D.C. Pride Parade 🏳️🌈. We are so excited to be a part of the fun this year with March for the Animals while cruelty-free cuties encouraged everyone to "Eat the Rainbow". 🌱🌈 #DCPride #HappyPride #prideparade2026
