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Banning Wild Animals in Entertainment

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All around the world, cities, states, and countries are passing laws to make it illegal to use wild and exotic animals for entertainment, in circuses, in any type of performance. This is news to celebrate!⁠ ⁠ In my newest article for LiveKindly (“Oakland Just Banned Exotic Animals in Entertainment”) and in this short video below, I explain: ⁠ ⁠

  • why getting involved in local politics is incredibly effective (more effective than complaining about national politics)⁠
  • shaping compassion for animals in local officials means they’ll carry it with them as they move onto other positions of power⁠
  • how a local municipal ordinance closed down a huge commercial animal enterprise⁠ ⁠

Also, this story is an example of how one person has an impact if we use our skills, passion, and time to speak up, speak out, and act on behalf of compassion and animals. ⁠ ⁠

Read the full article at Live Kindly! Please share it, and comment below, and tell me: ⁠ ⁠

*WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GET INVOLVED LOCALLY WHERE YOU ARE?? ⁠ ⁠ ?⁠ ?⁠ ?⁠ ⁠

Babe was stolen as a young elephant from her family in Africa, suffered two broken legs being chained up and thrown about during transport, and was finally brought to Black Beauty Ranch where she lived out the last few years of her life. Babe was stolen as a young elephant from her family in Africa, suffered two broken legs being chained up and thrown about during transport, and was finally brought to Black Beauty Ranch where she lived out the last few years of her life. Babe was stolen as a young elephant from her family in Africa, suffered two broken legs being chained up and thrown about during transport, and was finally brought to Black Beauty Ranch where she lived out the last few years of her life.

Democratic Actions for Animals

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I love this country. I love that we have inalienable rights. I love that we can vote. I love that we can take part in the democratic process. It’s not perfect; there is a lot of work to be done, but I love being part of that work. I love being a citizen — in the broadest sense of the word.

There’s a lot of skepticism in our country right now; we spend a lot of time being critical — as we should — but personally, I feel best when I’m being critical and active. And one of the best ways we can do this is by getting involved in local causes.

I remember a time when I was embarrassed that I couldn’t tell you which neighborhood district I lived in or who my district council member was, but I aspired to become more involved. Today, my civic participation pales compared to many people who are more involved than I am, but I try to make my voice heard, especially when it comes to how my city relates to non-human animals.

Two of the things I’m most proud being involved in is stopping slaughter hobbyists from killing animals in the backyards of Oakland (see news story below about our efforts) and speaking on behalf of elephants when the Oakland City Council took up the issue of banning the bullhook, especially by companies who bring the circus to town.