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Proposition 2 Poll

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I've been trying to find polling data on Proposition 2, but this is all I could find. It's from September 30, from the Humane Society. on Prop 2 campaign reports a tidal wave of voter and donor support from Californians backing the effort to stop the cruel and inhumane treatment of animals on industrial factory farms.

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Who is Jennifer Fearing?

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I got curious today and googled "Jennifer Fearing," the woman who led the Yes on Proposition 2 campaign. It turns out that she was the former Humane Society Chief Economist. Tags: proposition 2 california humane society farm animal welfare. She used to head United Animal Nations too.

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Prop 2 Passes in California

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Proposition 2 has been passed in California. As of 11 PM PST, Prop 2 was leading 62% to 38%. on Prop 2 campaign. All animals deserve humane treatment, including animals raised for food.” Prop 2 goes into effect in January of 2015, giving factory farms six years to shift to different housing systems.

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Animal Welfare in the State of California

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It also does a great job at profiling Jennifer Fearing who led the victory of Proposition 2. California really is at the forefront of animal welfare and this is an excellent article detailing what's going on in the State and the challenges animal welfare faces. She sounds amazing.

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Farm Animal Welfare Fight Heats Up in Ohio

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Issue 2 in Ohio would create 13-member state board to oversee the care of farm animals in the State. The Humane Society and other groups oppose it as a power grab by big agriculture to prevent another Proposition 2 (the initiative passed last year in California to improve standards for farm animal care.)

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Steps Towards Ending Factory Farming?

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This concession was to avoid a November ballot vote a la California's Proposition 2. Tags: ohio eggs california humane society farm animal welfare factory farm. This New York Times article argues that it could lead to other states following suit.

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Animal Welfare Act Inadequate for Farm Animals

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Humane treatment runs counter to the entire industry when the point is to make money by processing these animals as fast as possible. Unfortunately, this goal tends to run counter to humane goals.” Tags: animal cruelty proposition 2 cattle farm animal welfare agribusiness. Most animals in the U.S.