Passed by voters in 2008, Proposition 2 ensures that our state's poultry "be able to freely lie down, stand up, extend their wings and turn around by 2015," explains SF Gate. "The law essentially bans the use of small cages that cram the animals so tightly they sometimes cannot turn around." more ›

After the 2008 election, some lamented that Californians cared more about chickens than gays. Prop 2 won, placing restrictions on how some farm animals were kept, while Prop 8 also won -- it banned gay marriage. You can't sum it up so black and white, but one thing is for sure: this state can be progressive when it comes to animal issues. more ›

Apparently, the ballot initiative that passed last November to make cages more livable for farm animals, notably chickens and hens, is confusing farmers. The Assn. of California Egg Farmers says the prop guides space via a “broad principle” but not much detail more than that, says the LA Times. And now there is more legislation about eggs from Assemblyman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael). He wants eggs imported to the state to be produced under humane conditions and farmers say they won't support it until they get clear instructions on how to deal with being more humane within the state. Prop 2 will go in effect in 2015. more ›

November's Prop 2 passed, essentially according rights to chickens--a fact pecked upon by 'No on 8' supporters in protest signs and chants in the election aftermath. Well, give a chicken an inch, and the whole animal kingdom is poised to take their mile, thanks to state lawmakers and the be-feathered or be-furred bills that are heading to Sacramento for approval. more ›

Whether you're sitting in front of your absentee ballot or you're readying yourself for voting in person on November, you're looking at national and local elections as well as a slew of California ballot propositions -- 12 to be exact. Well, over the course of this election cycle, LAist writers have posted about 10 of the 12 propositions. We present to you our posts on each proposition, for a more empowered decision on your part. In addition, we provide links to several voter guides put together by California organizations, for your perusal. more ›

Marilyn Hall Patel, a U.S. District Judge in San Francisco, prohibited the American Egg Board (AEB) from spending $3 million in federal advertising dollars to put a stop to Proposition 2, a November ballot initiative that will give more humane treatment to farm animals (basically, it will let them move freely, be able to extend their legs in cages). The AEB is "funded by a national legislative checkoff" and "the board is appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture," according to its website. With that said, Judge Patel ruled against the Egg Board because it violates federal law for them to spend funds " "for the purpose of influencing governmental policy or action." more ›

For left-leaning teens and young adults aged 14 through 35, the California Democratic Party has an official "youth arm" for them called the California Young Democrats. The organization has already taken a position on November's ballot, which is three months away as of yesterday. more ›