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DESCRIPTION:On November 6, Californian voters will be asked about Proposition 12: 
 whether to end the use of battery cages for chickens farmed for their eggs, 
 as well as gestation crates for mother pigs and veal crates for confining 
 calves. \n\nEvery year, around 20 million egg-laying hens in California 
 live their entire lives stuffed into tiny “battery cages”, where they 
 cannot even spread their wings. About 2 million mother hogs cannot even 
 turn around for the vast majority of their life that they spend in narrow 
 gestation crates.\n\nSome people argue that even though it's not what 
 animals deserve, Proposition 12 alleviates suffering and is a step in the 
 right direction. Some argue that it would increase prices and thus lower 
 the demand for animal products. Others worry that cage-free systems are 
 actually worse for chickens than caged systems. Some worry that the measure 
 could be counterproductive. Perhaps it does too little and actually sets a 
 bar below what street activism would accomplish. Perhaps it is too 
 welfarist, and signals to the public that some forms of animal exploitation 
 are acceptable.\n\nOrlando Torres and Jay Quigley will explain the ballot 
 measure, explain the arguments for and against, and lead a discussion on 
 Prop 12 so you can more clearly understand and decide how to vote if you 
 are registered to vote in California.\n\nP.S. Are you eligible to vote in 
 California but not registered. Either way this is a very crucial election 
 for this country. Visit here right now!: https://registertovote.ca.gov/\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/09/27/18817847.php
SUMMARY:Cage-free farms? A Conversation on Prop 12
LOCATION:Berkeley Animal Rights Center (2425 Channing Way, Suit C, Berkeley CA)\n If 
 taking BART, get off at Downtown Berkeley station, walk south on Shattuck 
 Ave (for 5 blocks), make a left on Channing Way, and walk another 5 blocks 
 until you see the big red pillars - you’re here! We strive to offer 
 walking buddies to attendees who feel unsafe walking to/from BART or other 
 short distances in the area - please email us at 
 sfbay@directactioneverywhere.com to request a walking buddy.\n\nPARKING: 
 There is a parking garage at the center (free for the first hour) and 
 metered street parking in the vicinity. Please remove all valuables from 
 your car.\n\nACCESSIBILITY: The Berkeley Animal Rights Center has 
 stair-free access from Channing Way. The front doors of the center open to 
 5ft wide. The bathroom entrance is 34” wide, and there is one accessible 
 stall with horizontal grab bars on the right and back of the toilet. The 
 toilet is 18” high.
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/09/27/18817847.php
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