Mariann Sullivan
@marisul.bsky.social
Co-host of Our Hen House podcast and host of Animal Law Podcast. Lawyer, teacher, animal lover.
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This Week in Food News: Vegan Ramen Hits Whole Foods, Oatly Banned From Using Word ‘Milk,’ and a New Snack From Bitchin’ Sauce
This Week in Food News: Vegan Ramen Hits Whole Foods, Oatly Banned From Using Word ‘Milk,’ and a New Snack From Bitchin’ Sauce
www.vegan-news.net
February 13, 2026 at 10:14 AM
This Week in Food News: Vegan Ramen Hits Whole Foods, Oatly Banned From Using Word ‘Milk,’ and a New Snack From Bitchin’ Sauce
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In our latest Hen Report, @jasminsinger.com and @marisul.bsky.social reflect on the emotional impact of seeing captive primates and the sacred role sanctuaries play in our movement.
Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on our YouTube, or check out ourhenhouse.org/ep902
#AnimalRights
Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on our YouTube, or check out ourhenhouse.org/ep902
#AnimalRights
February 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
In our latest Hen Report, @jasminsinger.com and @marisul.bsky.social reflect on the emotional impact of seeing captive primates and the sacred role sanctuaries play in our movement.
Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on our YouTube, or check out ourhenhouse.org/ep902
#AnimalRights
Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on our YouTube, or check out ourhenhouse.org/ep902
#AnimalRights
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Could animal sanctuaries be like shrines or mosques or gurdwaras or temples or synagogues or churches for Sentientists?
Not as places of worship, but as places to connect, recharge, help each other and inspire visions of a Sentientist future?
Inspired by @marisul.bsky.social 🥰
Not as places of worship, but as places to connect, recharge, help each other and inspire visions of a Sentientist future?
Inspired by @marisul.bsky.social 🥰
February 12, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Could animal sanctuaries be like shrines or mosques or gurdwaras or temples or synagogues or churches for Sentientists?
Not as places of worship, but as places to connect, recharge, help each other and inspire visions of a Sentientist future?
Inspired by @marisul.bsky.social 🥰
Not as places of worship, but as places to connect, recharge, help each other and inspire visions of a Sentientist future?
Inspired by @marisul.bsky.social 🥰
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Mercy For Animals has found that intensive dairy farming increases the incidence of mastitis, a painful udder infection that can contaminate milk with pus and cause high somatic cell counts, creating a breeding ground for dangerous pathogens.
Learn more:
people.com/raw-milk-out... #Dairy
Learn more:
people.com/raw-milk-out... #Dairy
Outbreak from Drinking Raw Milk Leaves 9 Hospitalized, Including 2 Children
An Idaho outbreak from drinking non-pasteurized milk has left 9 people hospitalized, including two children. They were sickened with "one of the most potent bacterial toxins known.” The outbreak comes...
people.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Mercy For Animals has found that intensive dairy farming increases the incidence of mastitis, a painful udder infection that can contaminate milk with pus and cause high somatic cell counts, creating a breeding ground for dangerous pathogens.
Learn more:
people.com/raw-milk-out... #Dairy
Learn more:
people.com/raw-milk-out... #Dairy
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Over 13,000 sign petition to save 51 dairy cows
Over 13,000 sign petition to save 51 dairy cows
www.vegan-news.net
February 11, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Over 13,000 sign petition to save 51 dairy cows
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If you wondered how the USDA plans to cozy up ti industry, they’ve just …put it all on these pages.
This new doc — not so cleverly called “Lawfare” — is the Project 2025 of Big Ag Polluters. The Dept of War but for food.
What they’ve been doing and plan to do to weaken environmental protections
This new doc — not so cleverly called “Lawfare” — is the Project 2025 of Big Ag Polluters. The Dept of War but for food.
What they’ve been doing and plan to do to weaken environmental protections
February 12, 2026 at 1:35 AM
If you wondered how the USDA plans to cozy up ti industry, they’ve just …put it all on these pages.
This new doc — not so cleverly called “Lawfare” — is the Project 2025 of Big Ag Polluters. The Dept of War but for food.
What they’ve been doing and plan to do to weaken environmental protections
This new doc — not so cleverly called “Lawfare” — is the Project 2025 of Big Ag Polluters. The Dept of War but for food.
What they’ve been doing and plan to do to weaken environmental protections
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Court rules that public has right to information on how animals are reared
Court rules that public has right to information on how animals are reared
www.vegan-news.net
February 12, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Court rules that public has right to information on how animals are reared
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The Trump administration recently announced the launch of the Regenerative Agriculture Initiative, a gesture toward “MAHA” promises to reform America’s broken food systems. We took a look at the details of the plan. Unsurprisingly, it falls far short of what is needed. www.iatp.org/new-regenera...
USDA’s new Regenerative Agriculture Initiative: A step forward or greenwashing?
In late 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), along with the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of a Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Pr...
www.iatp.org
February 10, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The Trump administration recently announced the launch of the Regenerative Agriculture Initiative, a gesture toward “MAHA” promises to reform America’s broken food systems. We took a look at the details of the plan. Unsurprisingly, it falls far short of what is needed. www.iatp.org/new-regenera...
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Animal Law & Advocacy Conference 2026: Save the Date & Submit a Speaker Proposal!
Animal Law & Advocacy Conference 2026: Save the Date & Submit a Speaker Proposal!
www.vegan-news.net
February 10, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Animal Law & Advocacy Conference 2026: Save the Date & Submit a Speaker Proposal!
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"Highly pathogenic strains like this one likely originate and intensify not in wild flocks, but in crowded industrial poultry systems."
#AvianFlu
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
#AvianFlu
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Why it's wrong to blame wild birds for devastating avian flu outbreaks
Too often, wild birds are used as scapegoats for avian flu outbreaks as if they alone conjured this virus and delivered it to our farms
www.scotsman.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:24 AM
"Highly pathogenic strains like this one likely originate and intensify not in wild flocks, but in crowded industrial poultry systems."
#AvianFlu
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
#AvianFlu
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
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Before I wrote this last year I knew a lot about the horrors of dairy but didn't truly know what it means to be a herd animal. We think humans are intensely social, but cows are another level entirely
I think it's pretty much impossible to do dairy farming humanely, but the way we do it seems 1/
I think it's pretty much impossible to do dairy farming humanely, but the way we do it seems 1/
February 11, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Before I wrote this last year I knew a lot about the horrors of dairy but didn't truly know what it means to be a herd animal. We think humans are intensely social, but cows are another level entirely
I think it's pretty much impossible to do dairy farming humanely, but the way we do it seems 1/
I think it's pretty much impossible to do dairy farming humanely, but the way we do it seems 1/
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This could not be more critical to understand.
Pro-exploitation arguments are almost entirely about the arguer’s psychology and sociology and almost nothing to do with philosophy or facts.
February 11, 2026 at 10:45 AM
This could not be more critical to understand.
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My paper on 🌱🦧 ANIMAL MEDICINE 🐜🍄, written with Cristian Saborido (office mate and tip-top philosopher of biology and medicine), is finally out in Philosophy of Science.
We offer a cool new framework for understanding medicine in different species, including our own. And it's ✨ OPEN ACCESS ✨
We offer a cool new framework for understanding medicine in different species, including our own. And it's ✨ OPEN ACCESS ✨
February 11, 2026 at 11:14 AM
My paper on 🌱🦧 ANIMAL MEDICINE 🐜🍄, written with Cristian Saborido (office mate and tip-top philosopher of biology and medicine), is finally out in Philosophy of Science.
We offer a cool new framework for understanding medicine in different species, including our own. And it's ✨ OPEN ACCESS ✨
We offer a cool new framework for understanding medicine in different species, including our own. And it's ✨ OPEN ACCESS ✨
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Conference announcement/CFP:
Social Ties in Animal Politics: Mutuality Beyond Humanity
University of Sheffield
8-9 September 2026
This is the latest installment in the long-running Animal Politics series. Abstracts due 12 June. Spread the word!
Social Ties in Animal Politics: Mutuality Beyond Humanity
University of Sheffield
8-9 September 2026
This is the latest installment in the long-running Animal Politics series. Abstracts due 12 June. Spread the word!
Social Ties in Animal Politics: Mutuality Beyond Humanity
Social and political relationships constitute the foundation of our shared communities. Yet, scholars working in the field of animal politics have not had these social ties as their primary focus. The...
philevents.org
February 10, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Conference announcement/CFP:
Social Ties in Animal Politics: Mutuality Beyond Humanity
University of Sheffield
8-9 September 2026
This is the latest installment in the long-running Animal Politics series. Abstracts due 12 June. Spread the word!
Social Ties in Animal Politics: Mutuality Beyond Humanity
University of Sheffield
8-9 September 2026
This is the latest installment in the long-running Animal Politics series. Abstracts due 12 June. Spread the word!
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Abe Lincoln riddle: How many legs does a dog have, if you call a tail a leg? Answer: Four, because a tail is still a tail, no matter what you call it. And climate change is still a threat, no matter what Trump calls it. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/c...
Trump Allies Near ‘Total Victory’ in Wiping Out U.S. Climate Regulation
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Abe Lincoln riddle: How many legs does a dog have, if you call a tail a leg? Answer: Four, because a tail is still a tail, no matter what you call it. And climate change is still a threat, no matter what Trump calls it. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/c...
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While the EPA is about to dismantle itself, it's good to know where most of the pesticides in the U.S. are going. This is what is contaminating U.S. waterways, killing biodiversity, and ending up in your drinking water.
February 10, 2026 at 1:37 PM
While the EPA is about to dismantle itself, it's good to know where most of the pesticides in the U.S. are going. This is what is contaminating U.S. waterways, killing biodiversity, and ending up in your drinking water.
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❓️ What do ordinary people on the street think of rescuing beagle puppies from animal testing..?
Rose took to the streets to ask that very question and the answer was resounding: regular people do not think rescuing dogs is a crime.
In 2 weeks Beagle Rescue Trial 4 kicks off, as Rose and her..
1/3
Rose took to the streets to ask that very question and the answer was resounding: regular people do not think rescuing dogs is a crime.
In 2 weeks Beagle Rescue Trial 4 kicks off, as Rose and her..
1/3
February 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
❓️ What do ordinary people on the street think of rescuing beagle puppies from animal testing..?
Rose took to the streets to ask that very question and the answer was resounding: regular people do not think rescuing dogs is a crime.
In 2 weeks Beagle Rescue Trial 4 kicks off, as Rose and her..
1/3
Rose took to the streets to ask that very question and the answer was resounding: regular people do not think rescuing dogs is a crime.
In 2 weeks Beagle Rescue Trial 4 kicks off, as Rose and her..
1/3
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NEW RISING ANXIETIES! 🔥
"It always makes me happy to hear that someone in the industry thinks we're onto something." - @marisul.bsky.social
The ag industry's anxieties are showing in this week's episode!
Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on our YouTube, or check out ourhenhouse.org/ep901
"It always makes me happy to hear that someone in the industry thinks we're onto something." - @marisul.bsky.social
The ag industry's anxieties are showing in this week's episode!
Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on our YouTube, or check out ourhenhouse.org/ep901
February 10, 2026 at 3:02 PM
NEW RISING ANXIETIES! 🔥
"It always makes me happy to hear that someone in the industry thinks we're onto something." - @marisul.bsky.social
The ag industry's anxieties are showing in this week's episode!
Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on our YouTube, or check out ourhenhouse.org/ep901
"It always makes me happy to hear that someone in the industry thinks we're onto something." - @marisul.bsky.social
The ag industry's anxieties are showing in this week's episode!
Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on our YouTube, or check out ourhenhouse.org/ep901
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Interested in winning a cash prize for your writing? Our Centre is still accepting essays for our 2026 Essay Competition!
If you're a university or secondary/high school student, this is a great opportunity to explore questions on animal rights law through research and writing. 🧑💻 (1/2)
If you're a university or secondary/high school student, this is a great opportunity to explore questions on animal rights law through research and writing. 🧑💻 (1/2)
February 10, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Interested in winning a cash prize for your writing? Our Centre is still accepting essays for our 2026 Essay Competition!
If you're a university or secondary/high school student, this is a great opportunity to explore questions on animal rights law through research and writing. 🧑💻 (1/2)
If you're a university or secondary/high school student, this is a great opportunity to explore questions on animal rights law through research and writing. 🧑💻 (1/2)
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Animal Rights Attorneys Denounce Dismissal of Case Seeking to Protect Ridglan Dogs, Vow to Immediately Appeal
Animal Rights Attorneys Denounce Dismissal of Case Seeking to Protect Ridglan Dogs, Vow to Immediately Appeal
www.vegan-news.net
February 9, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Animal Rights Attorneys Denounce Dismissal of Case Seeking to Protect Ridglan Dogs, Vow to Immediately Appeal
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What if I told you that Greg Brockman—Trump's top megadonor and the founder of OpenAI—is pouring more money into ads attacking me and our campaign than his company spent on Super Bowl ads?
February 9, 2026 at 2:23 PM
What if I told you that Greg Brockman—Trump's top megadonor and the founder of OpenAI—is pouring more money into ads attacking me and our campaign than his company spent on Super Bowl ads?
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"The policy tools exist to minimize the harms and maximize the benefits of a system that provides food, much of it healthy, in abundance. But first we need to stop demonizing industrial food, and instead think about how to make it better."
Gabe & I for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/o...
Gabe & I for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/o...
Opinion | We Shouldn’t Want to Eat Like Our Great-Great-Grandparents
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM
"The policy tools exist to minimize the harms and maximize the benefits of a system that provides food, much of it healthy, in abundance. But first we need to stop demonizing industrial food, and instead think about how to make it better."
Gabe & I for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/o...
Gabe & I for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/o...
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Nice to see some higher-profile coverage of what entomologists have been saying for years: if you're keeping honeybees, esp without sufficient plantings, you're outcompeting native bees, who are the pollinators that really need saving. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Column | Good news: We saved the bees. Bad news: We saved the wrong ones.
Honeybees have never been in danger of extinction. But scientists are finding that they can accelerate the demise of native bee populations.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Nice to see some higher-profile coverage of what entomologists have been saying for years: if you're keeping honeybees, esp without sufficient plantings, you're outcompeting native bees, who are the pollinators that really need saving. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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A worldview and also a legal strategy to protect nature. The river’s right to restoration and protection comes within a broader rights-of-nature movement that recognizes ecosystems have a right to flourish and that policy decisions should prioritize ecological health.
icmagazine.org/indigenous-n...
icmagazine.org/indigenous-n...
Indigenous Nations Extend Legal Personhood to the Colorado River – Intercontinental Cry
The Colorado River Indian Tribes took a key step in Indigenous environmental law by designating the Colorado River — the life source for millions across the Sou
icmagazine.org
February 6, 2026 at 4:32 PM
A worldview and also a legal strategy to protect nature. The river’s right to restoration and protection comes within a broader rights-of-nature movement that recognizes ecosystems have a right to flourish and that policy decisions should prioritize ecological health.
icmagazine.org/indigenous-n...
icmagazine.org/indigenous-n...
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NEW EPISODE with @jandutkiewicz.bsky.social and @gnrosenberg.bsky.social about their book "Feed the People"!
They dismantle food system myths and explain why animal agriculture can't be reformed at current scale.
Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on YouTube, or visit ourhenhouse.org/ep900
They dismantle food system myths and explain why animal agriculture can't be reformed at current scale.
Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on YouTube, or visit ourhenhouse.org/ep900
February 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
NEW EPISODE with @jandutkiewicz.bsky.social and @gnrosenberg.bsky.social about their book "Feed the People"!
They dismantle food system myths and explain why animal agriculture can't be reformed at current scale.
Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on YouTube, or visit ourhenhouse.org/ep900
They dismantle food system myths and explain why animal agriculture can't be reformed at current scale.
Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on YouTube, or visit ourhenhouse.org/ep900