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Prop 2 Passes in California

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Proposition 2 has been passed in California. 4, 2008) – Voters in California approved an historic ballot measure to halt the inhumane confinement of animals on factory farms by an overwhelming margin. From the campaign website : (Nov. As of 11 PM PST, Prop 2 was leading 62% to 38%.

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Hope for Hen Welfare

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Farm Sanctuary’s shelters in New York and California provide lifelong care for rescued farm animals. Similar legislation, on hold as a result of today’s agreement, was planned in Washington State and Oregon.

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From Today's New York Times

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Kristof, who takes note of the trend represented by the animal welfare proposition on the ballot in California this fall. It’s time that our tax dollars no longer finance the inhumane conditions—for workers and animals and the climate—of factory farms. Susan Beal Brooklyn, July 31, 2008 To the Editor: Nicholas D.