| Calif. Voters Flock to Polls, Pass Prop 2 |
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| Written by Kiki Hubbard | |
| Friday, 07 November 2008 | |
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With all the excitement during election week -- especially a presidential election with a blissful ending (whew) -- it's hard to keep track of all the state measures that passed or didn't pass. Here at Envirovore, we've been keeping tabs on Proposition 2 in California, which aims to phase out livestock confinement systems. YES on Prop 2 was a campaign organized by Farm Sanctuary and the Humane Society of the United States. If you haven't heard, it passed! In 2015, when the law becomes effective, livestock operations will be forced to phase out systems that keep animals from standing up, stretching limbs, and turning around. These include gestation crates for breeding pigs, veal crates for calves, and battery cages for laying hens. The measure affects 20 million farm animals in California -- the first state to ban all three systems of confinement. Animal activists say it's a huge precedent and step in the right direction. The New York Times not only endorsed the measure, it said: "We urge every state to enact similar laws." And it seems there's enough attention and evidence to urge other states in this direction. We told you about a New Jersey Supreme Court decision that requires more humane treatment of livestock and a report by the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production that says many current practices in confined animal operations should be phased out. Californians had their turn this week to vote for a more humane food system. Let's hope it doesn't take another four years for other states to act. In the meantime, remember to vote with your food dollars every day. Source: MarketWatch, OpEdNews
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It's true what our moms said...we are what we eat. In fact, it's truer than they thought. What I eat doesn't just affect me anymore, it affects all of us.
Unfortunately, the story of food can sometimes be complicated. But envirovores help each other out...which is why this blog will be bringing you news, tips, and information about food and the environment every step of the way.
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