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Many Californians aren’t aware that millions of farm animals live out their lives in small cages and crates. These cages are so small that animals experience extreme emotional and physical distress. This practice has been outlawed in the European Union, but is customary on California's large factory farms. 

This bleak reality has prompted a number of groups, including the Humane Society of America, to sponsor a ballot measure that would require that animals be provided the most basic rights: enough space to extend their limbs, and turn around. A very modest proposal, but one which would help ease the suffering of approximately 20 million farm animals in California.

To get this measure on the ballot, a stalwart group of volunteers are working hard to collect 650,000 signatures by the end of February. But they need help, even if it means just asking your friends and family to sign. Consider taking a look at its Web site: humanecalifornia.org for information about how to lend a hand to this worthy cause. 

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