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…
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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…
KICK THE HABIT: What vegan advocates can learn from the social spread of quitting smoking
ANDREA POLANCO: Anyone who has been vegan for a while has likely seen how their diet and lifestyle can influence or spread to those around them. Yet…
Tailoring to the Audience?: The potential harms of ‘message framing’ in vegan activism
FRIDERIKE SPANG: One approach to vegan activism is to do “whatever works” to reach an audience. This often means tailoring the message to…
‘Moral Licensing’: Why ‘high welfare’ labels slow the shift to veganism
ETHICAL GLOBE: In recent years, ‘high welfare’ certifications and labels, such as RSPCA Assured, have become commonplace in the marketing of…
December 10, 2024: It’s International Animal Rights Day
SUZI POTTS: International Animal Rights Day, observed annually on December 10th, honors animals as sentient beings deserving of protection and…
BEAUTY IN THE BEAST: Vegans seen as moral but also face contempt from meat-eaters
SOPHIE FREEMAN: Vegans and people who embrace meat alternatives elicit fear and contempt from others, a study has suggested. Researchers asked 3,600…
‘Go Vegan!’: Is the movement’s dominant slogan slowing our progress towards a vegan world?
ANIMAL THINK TANK: "Go vegan" has been a rallying cry for animal freedom advocates for decades. It’s a phrase that calls for action, urging people…