The Hen Report: “It’s about consent and agency” | Slaughter-Free Dairy, Public Lands Crisis, John Robbins’ Legacy

This week on The Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann explore the ethical complexities of “slaughter-free” dairy, the alarming push to sell public lands, and the passing of vegan pioneer John Robbins. Between tales of their recent adventure to Lily Dale (a town of spiritualists) and the Lucille Ball Museum, they dive into why even the most humane dairy operations ultimately prove that veganism is the only sustainable path forward.

• Why the $18/gallon “slaughter-free” milk from Gita Valley Dairy demonstrates the fundamental unsustainability of animal agriculture, even at its most ethical
• How public land sales threaten wild animals and biodiversity, connecting animal rights to broader environmental justice issues
• The profound legacy of John Robbins, whose groundbreaking book “Diet for a New America” created a framework connecting personal health, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare
• Why consent and agency should be central concepts when discussing animal rights, especially when reaching younger generations

RESOURCES

• • • The War on Public Lands
    • Rising Anxieties: Big Ag’s Immigration Racket
    • Here’s What It Takes to Produce Slaughter-Free Milk
    • John Robbins, Author of ‘Diet for a New America’, Dies at 77

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