Berkeley animal rights activists protest horse deaths at Golden Gate Fields
This time, the protest by Direct Action Everywhere did not result in the closure of the nearby mass vaccination site.
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Vaccinations resume at Golden Gate Fields after temporary shutdown due to horse racing protest
Appointments at the Golden Gate Fields vaccination site were stalled for about three hours due to the presence of animal rights protesters.
Wayne Hsiung, who has put his freedom on the line to rescue animals, wants to be Berkeley’s next mayor
In 2017, DxE, the organization Hsiung co-founded, decided to focus on building a movement in Berkeley — and then elect people to office.
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Animal-rights activists bury dead piglet in Berkeley park
The burial capped off a Thursday morning demonstration intended to raise awareness of animal abuse.
Local Butcher Shop hangs animal-rights sign under duress to stop protests
The sign, created by Berkeley-based Direct Action Everywhere, denounces the killing of animals.
