BEHIND THE VAIL: Why the anti-factory farming movement needs direct action
MARINA BOLOTNIKOVA: Direct action, especially in the name of animal liberation, is often maligned by people who don’t know anything about it. They…
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‘Food for Thought’: New documentary film explores the growth of the vegan movement
CLAIRE HAMLETT: A new film set to premiere this month is described as an “uplifting” and “unique” look at the driving forces behind the vegan…
‘Vegan Porn’: Vegan activism appears only to entertain and gain support of other vegans
DAVID RAMMS: What is vegan porn (vp)? It’s not a sub-genre of vegans bumping uglies, actually, it doesn’t necessarily include anything of a sexual…
‘Why You’re Wrong About PETA’: How the notorious organization fights against animal cruelty and human hypocrisy
JAN DUTKIEWICZ: PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) — you’ve heard of it, and chances are, you have an opinion about it. Nearly 45…
‘A44 (The Vegan Zombie)’: New film gives a vegan twist to the zombie apocalypse narrative
JORDI CASMITJANA: What happens when you add a vegan twist to a zombie apocalypse? You get A44, the brainchild of Chris Cooney, better known as “The…
‘Lucy’ Was Vegan: New research reveals human ancestors were vegetarian 3.3 million years ago
MARGHERITA BASSI: The ape-like human ancestor Australopithecus — perhaps best known from the iconic fossil ‘Lucy’ — might not have had much meat on…
CAUSE OVER CASH: How much does PETA’s CEO earn?
SALARY IDEAS: The CEO of PETA is Ingrid Newkirk, who is also the co-founder of the organization. She founded PETA in 1980 along with Alex Pacheco to…
Vegaphobia: Why are people scared to go vegan?
WILL RANKIN: Vegans and plant-based people have boldly embraced change. They have taken the time to understand some big issues, consider the…
Cooperating with Evil: Our complicity in the torture of animals
DANIEL MASCARENHAS: "You have just dined, and however scrupulously the slaughterhouse is concealed in the graceful distance of miles, there is…
STUDY: Does taking part in Veganuary put people off meat in the long-term?
NATALIA LAWRENCE: Humans have long wrestled with their conscience about killing and eating animals. The “meat paradox” (the conflict between…
‘Veganities’: Veganism as transformative vision and organizing principle
ANGOZI: When most people think of veganism, their minds go to food. While the dietary aspect of veganism is significant, it’s only one piece of the…
‘WILD HOPE’: New vegan documentary explores turning cattle ranches into forests
LIAM PRITCHETT: Pat Brown, the founder and CEO of plant-based meat company Impossible Foods, is the subject of a new documentary about his attempt…
The Problem With Veganuary: Does it help or hurt the animals?
DAVID RAMMS: 2025 marks another year of Veganuary, the annual challenge encouraging people to embrace animal-free eating for a month. But not…
‘Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan’
SARX: It’s rare to encounter a book on veganism that doesn’t feel like a rallying cry for restraint or an exercise in moral chastisement. Yet, in…
‘Peace’, Not ‘Pieces’: Why do so many ‘pacifists’ still support the war on animals?
PALA NAJANA: During the years when I consumed animal products, I considered myself a pacifist. I didn’t just try to avoid causing harm where I…
‘Brother Pig, Sister Cow’: In our relationship with animals, the concept of ‘stewardship’ is not good enough
JAN GOODAIR: In the Bible, the use of 'Dominion' in describing our relationship with animals (a term presented in Genesis 1:26) has, at its worst,…
‘That Also Breathes’: Short film makes you rethink how animals are treated
AD FILM: Why our love and affection is only limited to our pets when millions of animals are facing slaughter and suffering? Why do you adore your…
AKIN /a’kin/: New film explores the shared experience of motherhood of humans and other animals
ANIMAL JUSTICE PROJECT: A short film titled Akin, of Similar Nature was released by the UK animal rights group the Animal Justice Project, who…