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Henry Spira: A Fighter Who Makes Things Happen For Animals, Robert Davey

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Making A Difference: Part Two: An Interview With Henry Spira, Joan Zacharias

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Henry Spira, Coordinator of Animal Rights International, is considered by many to be one of the most effective animal activists around. “Through his work,” remarked Peter Singer, author of Animal Liberation, “millions of animals have escaped acute pain and suffering ...” In Part One (Satya 2:1), Spira discussed his evolution to animal advocacy and his ongoing campaign on behalf of farm animals. In Part Two, the focus is on Spira's strategy; developed over a half century of struggle in the trade union, civil rights and animal rights movements.

Making A Difference: Part One: An Interview With Henry Spira, Joan Zacharias

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Henry Spira is Coordinator of Animal Rights International. An activist for more than 50 years, he has fought for union democracy in the maritime industry, marched for civil rights and won major battles to reduce animal suffering. He was instrumental in persuading Revlon to stop testing cosmetics on animals and has convinced major companies like Procter & Gamble to invest millions in research for alternatives to animal testing. In recent years he has focused on the plight of seven billion farm animals, including a successful campaign to get the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to end its policy of face-branding …

Interview: Henry Spira, Foundation For Biomedical Research

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Singer Speaks With Spira, Peter Singer

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While in Melbourne, Henry Spira attended a workshop arranged by ANZFAS for animal rights/welfare workers to discuss the strategies adopted by the Coalitions. He advised on how Australian animal welfare groups could use US experiences to devise new approaches for local action.

For Animal Liberation Magazine he talked with fellow activist, PROFESSOR PETER SINGER, author of Animal Liberation, about animal rights issues and his involvement in the movement.

Getting At The Numbers, Jim Mason

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Henry Spira, leader of the Campaign Against the LD50 test, talks about how he builds coalitions to focus action.

Conversation With Henry Spira: Draize Test Activist, Lynne Harriton

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