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SANUSPLANET PodcastEpisode 78 - Voices for Change: How advocating animal rights leads to ban fur farms | Laura BroxsonHave you ever thought about the cruelty of fur? If so, then you know how bad our fashion can be for animals. Today Maggy talks to animal and human rights activist Laura Broxson from Dublin, Ireland. Laura shares with us her decision to start campaigning for animals at a very young age, which led to her founding the National Animal Rights Association (NARA) in 2007. With this association, Laura launches many campaigns on various issues to help ensure that animal rights are finally recognized in our society. With the help of her efforts and many other activists, fur farms are now...2023-12-2036 min
Book of LeavesAnimal Vs Environmental Rights, & Hare Coursing - Laura Broxson, NARAIf you’ve ever attended a protest for human or animal rights, chances are Laura has been in the crowd every single time. An activist since her teens, they have a wealth of experience and compassion they primarily use to drive the campaigns of NARA (National Animal Rights Association). Their most pressing campaign at the moment is the one to ban hare coursing which we cover in detail. Keep up to date with NARA on Instagram, on X and Facebook by searching @naracampaigns.[04:20] Laura’s journey into activism [08:20] The link between animal and human exploitation.[10:45] How...2023-10-0945 min
Irish Left Archive PodcastLaura Broxson: National Animal Rights Association (NARA)In this episode we talk to Laura Broxson. Laura is an activist focused on animal rights and founder of the National Animal Rights Association (NARA). NARA is a non-hierarchical organisation, taking a radical animal rights and vegan perspective. We’ll discuss how Laura came to activism and founding NARA; the anti-fur and hare-coursing campaigns in which she’s been involved; different methods of campaigning, from street protest to legislative change; cooperation and interaction with Left parties and organisations; and how Laura integrates animal rights campaigning in a wider anti-fascist, anti-capitalist and Left perspective.For more information on the...2021-01-1858 min
Discussions with NARA - 2020Discussions with NARA: Episode 10 - Starting a Group & Dealing with BurnoutFor the final episode, Tawnie Ocampo takes over as guest host, to interview our main host, Laura Broxson. They'll be discussing how to start up your own group, as well as advice on dealing with burnout.2020-08-0225 min
Discussions with NARA - 2020Discussions with NARA: Episode 9 - Bodily Autonomy & Animal RightsIn Episode 9, Laura Broxson chats to special guest Linda Kelly, to discuss bodily autonomy and how that is connected to animal rights activism.2020-07-2716 min
Discussions with NARA - 2020Discussions with NARA: Episode 8 - Activism & Being Consistently Anti-OppressionIn Episode 8, Laura Broxson chats to special guest Tawnie Ocampo, to chat about her experiences as an activist in California and in Ireland, as well as explaining why it is so important to be consistently anti-oppression.2020-07-2413 min
Discussions with NARA - 2020Discussions with NARA: Episode 7 - Videography, an Essential Tool for ActivismIn Episode 7, Laura Broxson chats to special guest Dean Mullen, to discuss videography, his experiences producing animal rights documentaries, and how it is an essential tool for activism.2020-07-1830 min
Discussions with NARA - 2020Discussions with NARA: Episode 6 - Making the ConnectionIn Episode 6, Laura Broxson chats to special guest Nicole Matthews, to discuss how making the connection to animal rights and veganism started her journey into activism, and how every change you make can lead to a kinder world.2020-07-1052 min
Discussions with NARA - 2020Discussions with NARA: Episode 5 - Running a Vegan Business & Tackling Racism in IrelandIn Episode 5, Laura Broxson chats to special guest Jenny Valero, to chat about running a vegan business, and discuss her thoughts on tackling the issue of racism in Ireland.2020-07-0334 min
Discussions with NARA - 2020Discussions With NARA: Episode 4 - Independent Activism & Banning BloodsportsIn Episode 4, Laura Broxson chats to special guest Diane Keevans, to discuss independent activism, and banning bloodsports in Ireland.2020-06-2626 min
Discussions with NARA - 2020Discussions with NARA: Episode 3 - SHAC & Prison AbolitionIn Episode 3, Laura Broxson chats to special guest Gerrah Selby, to discuss the SHAC (Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty) campaign, her experiences, and why prisons should be abolished.2020-06-2051 min
Discussions with NARA - 2020Discussions with NARA: Episode 2 - Veganism, Zero Waste & ActivismLaura Broxson chats with special guest, Evelyn Suttle, about veganism, being zero waste, and activism.2020-06-1227 min
Discussions with NARA - 2020Discussions with NARA: Episode 1 - Socialism & Animal RightsLaura Broxson chats with special guest, Carah Daniel, about socialism, animal rights, and how the two are connected.2020-06-0727 min