I just received this message on Myspace:
"Representative Dennis Kucinich of Ohio expressed his support this week for the June 21st commemoration of VEGAN EARTH DAY. Kucinich Press Secretary Nathan White told Bob Linden of radio program "Go Vegan with Bob Linden" that House member Kucinich is crafting a proclamation in support of VEGAN EARTH DAY and its goal of increased global awareness of environmental, health, economic, and other benefits of adopting the vegan lifestyle. Kucinich, who is a vegan, will recognize VEGAN EARTH DAY in a statement delivered from the floor of the United States Congress, which will be televised by C-SPAN and documented permanently in the Congressional Record.
Information about VEGAN EARTH DAY, June 21, 2009 and events commemorating it, including COMMUNITY-FEST, its Southern California celebration at LA Pierce College in Woodland Hills, CA, can be found at www.VeganEarthDay.org and www.GoVeganRadio.com."
It is really exciting to me to have a long-standing member of Congress that is both vegan and vocal. I suppose it is a little too late for us to try to organize our own Vegan Earth Day event for this year, but I hope we can participate next year.
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Sweet! Great job Errol : )
the statesman sends out voice verification if they are seriously considering printign your letter. nice, errol.
Cool -- I got an email requesting voice verification of my details because they are considering printing my letter. I'm not sure if that means they really might print it or if they send that email to everybody.
A letter to the editor is a great idea. I just sent one using the link you posted:
"As much as Austin is a progressive city where there is near-continuous coverage of all things "Green," I am surprised to see very little attention paid to the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide -- raising animals for agriculture.
Consider this: studies show that going vegan saves a ton and a half of carbon emissions annually.
Just something to think about as we prepare to celebrate Vegan Earth Day on June 21st."
Hi Everyone - Get out your keyboards now today and write a letter to the editor at the Austin American- Statesman about this important event. Feel free to use one of the facts listed on www.VeganEarthDay.org in your letter and include some info about yourself such as "I've been vegan for 19 years and I ran the austin marathon this year. and i'm 46 years old!!! My dairy allergies stopped when I gave up dairy and i have crazy amounts of energy. I'm happy to be a vegan - i help the environment, stay healthy and don't contribute to cruelty to animals on factory farms." Go to http://www.statesman.com/opinion/content/feedback/lettersubmit.html to write a letter to the editor. thx.
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