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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Oatly was just banned from marketing its plant-based products as “milk” in the UK.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court ruled that Oatly could not trademark the slogan “post-milk generation” or use the word milk.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court ruled that Oatly could not trademark the slogan “post-milk generation” or use the word milk.
February 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Oatly was just banned from marketing its plant-based products as “milk” in the UK.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court ruled that Oatly could not trademark the slogan “post-milk generation” or use the word milk.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court ruled that Oatly could not trademark the slogan “post-milk generation” or use the word milk.
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Sports are for willing participants. NOT for animals who didn’t have a say at all. 🐎
#horses #horseriding #horseracing #racehorse #animalrights
#horses #horseriding #horseracing #racehorse #animalrights
February 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Sports are for willing participants. NOT for animals who didn’t have a say at all. 🐎
#horses #horseriding #horseracing #racehorse #animalrights
#horses #horseriding #horseracing #racehorse #animalrights
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If you're around NYC this Tuesday, come out to the book launch for Feed the People!
Powerhouse in Dumbo at 7 p.m., Feb 17.
powerhousearena.com/events/book-...
Powerhouse in Dumbo at 7 p.m., Feb 17.
powerhousearena.com/events/book-...
Book Launch: Feed the People! by Jan Dutkiewicz and Gabriel N. Rosenberg in conversation with Sarah Garland - POWERHOUSE Arena
The food industry is a major driver of climate change, pollution, obesity, animal suffering, and workplace exploitation. Many food writers blame the industrial food system and tell individual eaters t...
powerhousearena.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:22 PM
If you're around NYC this Tuesday, come out to the book launch for Feed the People!
Powerhouse in Dumbo at 7 p.m., Feb 17.
powerhousearena.com/events/book-...
Powerhouse in Dumbo at 7 p.m., Feb 17.
powerhousearena.com/events/book-...
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Some good reading from the archives:
Comics for Earth: Eight New Graphic Novels About Saving the Planet and Celebrating Wildlife https://therevelator.org/environmental-graphic-novels/
Comics for Earth: Eight New Graphic Novels About Saving the Planet and Celebrating Wildlife https://therevelator.org/environmental-graphic-novels/
Comics for Earth: Eight New Graphic Novels About Saving the Planet and Celebrating Wildlife • The Revelator
These new comics collections use satire, poetry, and science to shine a light on human failures — and who and what we need to save.
therevelator.org
February 14, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Some good reading from the archives:
Comics for Earth: Eight New Graphic Novels About Saving the Planet and Celebrating Wildlife https://therevelator.org/environmental-graphic-novels/
Comics for Earth: Eight New Graphic Novels About Saving the Planet and Celebrating Wildlife https://therevelator.org/environmental-graphic-novels/
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Rubio just made a speech to the European defense community in Munich that did not mention Ukraine. Or democracy. Or US business deals with Russia. Or the administration's plans to support the European far right. But there were lots of nice words about our common civilization.
February 14, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Rubio just made a speech to the European defense community in Munich that did not mention Ukraine. Or democracy. Or US business deals with Russia. Or the administration's plans to support the European far right. But there were lots of nice words about our common civilization.
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The biggest university monkey lab in the country is working with the NIH to potentially end its experimentation on monkeys and transition to being a primate sanctuary. It's a big deal, and I had thoughts! Pls don't yell at me until you've read
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
February 13, 2026 at 1:43 PM
The biggest university monkey lab in the country is working with the NIH to potentially end its experimentation on monkeys and transition to being a primate sanctuary. It's a big deal, and I had thoughts! Pls don't yell at me until you've read
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
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Want to teach Animal Rights Law?
Join Dr Sean Butler (Fellow, St Edmund’s College, Cambridge and Affiliated Lecturer, University of Cambridge) and Dr Raffael Fasel (Assistant Professor in Public Law, University of Cambridge; Fellow, Jesus College, Cambridge), for a Law Lecturers' Workshop. (1/4)
Join Dr Sean Butler (Fellow, St Edmund’s College, Cambridge and Affiliated Lecturer, University of Cambridge) and Dr Raffael Fasel (Assistant Professor in Public Law, University of Cambridge; Fellow, Jesus College, Cambridge), for a Law Lecturers' Workshop. (1/4)
February 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Want to teach Animal Rights Law?
Join Dr Sean Butler (Fellow, St Edmund’s College, Cambridge and Affiliated Lecturer, University of Cambridge) and Dr Raffael Fasel (Assistant Professor in Public Law, University of Cambridge; Fellow, Jesus College, Cambridge), for a Law Lecturers' Workshop. (1/4)
Join Dr Sean Butler (Fellow, St Edmund’s College, Cambridge and Affiliated Lecturer, University of Cambridge) and Dr Raffael Fasel (Assistant Professor in Public Law, University of Cambridge; Fellow, Jesus College, Cambridge), for a Law Lecturers' Workshop. (1/4)
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The Latest Animal Research News:
—Monkey research center could become primate sanctuary;
—Investigation requested into monkey importer;
—MI lawmakers urge NIH to stop funding beagle testing at Wayne State;
—And more: www.riseforanimals.org/news/news-fe...
—Monkey research center could become primate sanctuary;
—Investigation requested into monkey importer;
—MI lawmakers urge NIH to stop funding beagle testing at Wayne State;
—And more: www.riseforanimals.org/news/news-fe...
Animal Research News Roundup: February 13, 2026
The latest animal research news: Giant monkey research center could become a primate sanctuary; Investigation requested into monkey importer; Michigan lawmakers ask NIH to stop funding Wayne State bea...
www.riseforanimals.org
February 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM
The Latest Animal Research News:
—Monkey research center could become primate sanctuary;
—Investigation requested into monkey importer;
—MI lawmakers urge NIH to stop funding beagle testing at Wayne State;
—And more: www.riseforanimals.org/news/news-fe...
—Monkey research center could become primate sanctuary;
—Investigation requested into monkey importer;
—MI lawmakers urge NIH to stop funding beagle testing at Wayne State;
—And more: www.riseforanimals.org/news/news-fe...
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I don't generally share petitions, but this one here is really worth signing. In short, Cambridge University’s planned transition to sustainable plant-based menus may be blocked due to a flawed analysis of data from a successful trial.
www.change.org/p/urge-unive...
www.change.org/p/urge-unive...
Sign the Petition
Urge University of Cambridge to Correct Decision on Plant-Based Catering
www.change.org
February 13, 2026 at 4:34 PM
I don't generally share petitions, but this one here is really worth signing. In short, Cambridge University’s planned transition to sustainable plant-based menus may be blocked due to a flawed analysis of data from a successful trial.
www.change.org/p/urge-unive...
www.change.org/p/urge-unive...
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NEW: Ben Williamson of Animal Outlook exposes how "family farms" selling raw milk follow the same playbook as mega dairies. Their investigation reveals the pastoral myth vs. reality.
Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on YouTube, or visit ourhenhouse.org/ep903
Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on YouTube, or visit ourhenhouse.org/ep903
February 13, 2026 at 4:34 PM
NEW: Ben Williamson of Animal Outlook exposes how "family farms" selling raw milk follow the same playbook as mega dairies. Their investigation reveals the pastoral myth vs. reality.
Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on YouTube, or visit ourhenhouse.org/ep903
Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on YouTube, or visit ourhenhouse.org/ep903
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If I ever get a minute to write anything again, I would like more attention paid to the fact that the ag industry is basically left to its own devices. This is one example of when there's little incentive OR regulatory oversight for better welfare. sentientmedia.org/cattle-raise...
Cattle Raised for Beef Are Heavier Than Ever, Raising New Concerns in the Industry About Animal Health and Welfare
A retired Cargill meat scientist urged the industry to take seriously a growing list of health concerns, including lameness, heat stress, congestive heart failure and late-term deaths in feedyards.
sentientmedia.org
February 13, 2026 at 6:52 PM
If I ever get a minute to write anything again, I would like more attention paid to the fact that the ag industry is basically left to its own devices. This is one example of when there's little incentive OR regulatory oversight for better welfare. sentientmedia.org/cattle-raise...
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Yesterday the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas dismissed our petition on behalf of the elephants at the #PittsburghZoo. We will appeal. Read our full statement on this decision: https://bit.ly/4ro7ZaO
Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) to Appeal Decision to Dismiss Case to Protect Liberty of Pittsburgh Zoo Elephants
February 12, 2026–Pittsburgh–Today, the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas dismissed the case brought by the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) to…
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February 13, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Yesterday the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas dismissed our petition on behalf of the elephants at the #PittsburghZoo. We will appeal. Read our full statement on this decision: https://bit.ly/4ro7ZaO
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#NIH to deprioritize pandemic preparedness and biodefense research, @nature.com reports, saying director Jay Bhattacharya wants to focus on known diseases, not possible future threats.
What could possibly go wrong?
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
What could possibly go wrong?
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
February 13, 2026 at 7:54 PM
#NIH to deprioritize pandemic preparedness and biodefense research, @nature.com reports, saying director Jay Bhattacharya wants to focus on known diseases, not possible future threats.
What could possibly go wrong?
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
What could possibly go wrong?
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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DU's Animal Law Program hopes to launch Animals Forward: Advancing Interspecies Justice – an executive-level certificate program designed to equip advocates with the tools to create meaningful change for beyond human animals. Come out 2/28 & learn more: www.law.du.edu/preview-link...
February 13, 2026 at 9:27 PM
DU's Animal Law Program hopes to launch Animals Forward: Advancing Interspecies Justice – an executive-level certificate program designed to equip advocates with the tools to create meaningful change for beyond human animals. Come out 2/28 & learn more: www.law.du.edu/preview-link...
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Huge win for California mountain lions: Today they were granted protection under the state #EndangeredSpeciesAct 🙌🐾
Now, six populations within Southern #California and the Central Coast will receive much-needed protections under the Act.
More info on this win for the wild ➡️ bit.ly/4tzC4FI
Now, six populations within Southern #California and the Central Coast will receive much-needed protections under the Act.
More info on this win for the wild ➡️ bit.ly/4tzC4FI
February 12, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Huge win for California mountain lions: Today they were granted protection under the state #EndangeredSpeciesAct 🙌🐾
Now, six populations within Southern #California and the Central Coast will receive much-needed protections under the Act.
More info on this win for the wild ➡️ bit.ly/4tzC4FI
Now, six populations within Southern #California and the Central Coast will receive much-needed protections under the Act.
More info on this win for the wild ➡️ bit.ly/4tzC4FI
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Courage looks like Haitian meatpacking workers suing JBS for discrimination, despite Trump, Noem, and Big Ag stoking deportation fears and uncertainty. We're proud to represent them.
Now, workers from many backgrounds at the Greeley plant have authorized a strike.
thefern.org/2026/02/thes...
Now, workers from many backgrounds at the Greeley plant have authorized a strike.
thefern.org/2026/02/thes...
These Haitian meatpacking workers may be deported. They voted to strike anyway. | Food and Environment Reporting Network
This week, hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants faced an uncertain future as the Trump administration fought in federal court to revoke their legal status and deport them.
thefern.org
February 12, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Courage looks like Haitian meatpacking workers suing JBS for discrimination, despite Trump, Noem, and Big Ag stoking deportation fears and uncertainty. We're proud to represent them.
Now, workers from many backgrounds at the Greeley plant have authorized a strike.
thefern.org/2026/02/thes...
Now, workers from many backgrounds at the Greeley plant have authorized a strike.
thefern.org/2026/02/thes...
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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!