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COK on VegNews.com: “Eggscellent News”
 By Elizabeth Castoria, VegNews.com
The recent announcement that Lightlife Foods has committed to using 166,000 fewer eggs in its line and will be coming out with three new, completely vegan products this spring is some of the best news we've heard all year. While it's easy to see producers of veg goods as faceless corporations, it's important to realize the possibility for real change to take place. To find out exactly how these victories are won—and what each of us can do to help—VegNews chatted with Erica Meier, the executive director of Compassion Over Killing, who worked with Lightlife on this campaign.
Read the full interview.
Join Our Team: Internships Available at COK!
Join our efforts to help make the world a kinder place by interning with us at our office in the Washington, D.C.-area! Interning at COK is a terrific way to get hands-on experience as an advocate for the animals in a nonprofit setting. We’re currently accepting applications for full- or part-time outreach internships as well as legal internships.
Learn more about COK’s internship opportunities.
Speak Out: USDA Revising 2010 Dietary Guidelines
 On Jan. 29, 2009, in Washington, D.C., the USDA is inviting concerned citizens to voice their opinions regarding the next round of revisions to the Dietary Guidelines. Set to be released in 2010, these Guidelines are revised and published every 5 years. Sign up to testify today and let the USDA know it’s time to acknowledge the many benefits of a plant-based diet.
Learn more & register today!
Thank You: We Reached—and Exceeded—Our Dec. Fundraising Goal!
 Last month, COK launched an ambitious donation drive, aimed at raising $45,000 from our supporters to match a $45,000 pledge from three generous donors – for a total of $90,000. Thanks to your incredible generosity we not only reached our goal, but we surpassed it: We raised $99,200!
Thank you! We are so grateful for all that you help make possible: Your support is vital to every undercover investigation we conduct, every campaign we launch, every ad we air on MTV, and every leaflet we distribute.
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