Building a Pro-Animal Future Becoming the NRA of Animal Rights: Episode 4
Oct 14, 2025
Discover how the meat and dairy industry's lobbying power challenges animal rights initiatives. Learn about voter block organizing and its importance for creating a strong advocate group. Explore the contrasts between emotional appeals and the political realities influencing lawmakers. Eva reveals strategic insights from the NRA's approach to voter influence, illustrating a three-step method for mobilizing support. The episode emphasizes the need for disciplined, focused efforts in elections and legislative sessions to drive real change.
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Leverage Votes To Change Politician Incentives
- Voter block organizing aligns politicians' incentives with pro-animal laws by making votes matter for re-election.
- Eva Hamer explains this converts caring into political leverage by changing the cost-benefit for lawmakers.
NYC Voters For Animal Rights Wins
- Voters for Animal Rights in NYC secured bans on retail pet sales, foie gras, and cat declawing and created a city department of animal welfare.
- Eva Hamer cites VFAR as a successful example that inspired PAF's approach.
Portland Council Breakthrough
- PAF's first voter block effort helped elect five pro-animal members to Portland's 12-seat city council.
- Eva Hamer reports this success is already creating momentum for passing laws locally.
