Author Archives: vegankid

Letter Writing Sunday #14

Posted on August 6, 2006 by vegankid

We got a few quick letters this week to make up for my absence last week. First, brownfemipower brings us an email writing campaign from the United Farm Workers about the animal abuse at Threemile Canyon Farm. To make things … Continue reading →

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Letter Writing Sunday #13

Posted on July 24, 2006 by vegankid

You may remember the letter from a few weeks back when we wrote to the executives of Krug-Mondavi Winery. Krug-Mondavi was threatening to fire all of its workers in an attempt to flush out the United Farm Workers union. Despite … Continue reading →

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letter writing sunday #12

Posted on July 16, 2006 by vegankid

I used to live in the Southern Appalachian mountains. While there, i became aware of the struggles going on in coal country. It was while involved in these struggles that i learned of the true hystory of the term Redneck. … Continue reading →

Posted in Armchair Activist, Environmental issues | 7 Comments

Letter Writing Sunday #11

Posted on July 2, 2006 by vegankid

Last week i focused on the U.S. Congress’ attack on Net Neutrality. Sticking with the theme of the internet, i’ve decided to highlight a case involving Yahoo!, the Chinese government, and a journalist. The following information is from Amnesty International: … Continue reading →

Posted in Armchair Activist, Free speech, censorship, copyright law, etc. | 10 Comments

Letter Writing Sunday #10

Posted on June 27, 2006 by vegankid

(Early Wednesday Morning Edition) I’d like you to take a moment and think of your favorite websites. Are they, by any chance, mtv.com or cnn.com or maybe michellemalkin.com? No? Well you may want to consider them as your favorites, cuz … Continue reading →

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letter writing sunday #9

Posted on June 18, 2006 by vegankid

Its hard to imagine that a company with 850 acres in Napa Valley, California is in the midst of poverty. Its hard to imagine because it isn’t true. Charles Krug-Mondavi vineyards are undergoing a $21.6 million capital improvement drive and … Continue reading →

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Letter Writing Sunday #8

Posted on June 11, 2006 by vegankid

I’m honored and pleased that Amp has asked me to cross-post my Letter Writing Sunday series here on Alas. For those that are unfamiliar, every Sunday i write at least one letter of social importance. The letters range from contacting … Continue reading →

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