As someone who initially went “vegan” for health reasons, it only took a couple of weeks, after adopting a plant-based diet, before I was in it for the animals. Here’s why… Diet for a New America. Diet for a New America is a book written by John Robbins. John is the son of Irv Robbins, …
Here’s a great extensive list of sanctuaries in the United States by Vegan.com… ” Farm animal sanctuaries are safe havens for animals who have endured the victimization of factory farming. Visiting a sanctuary is an absolute must for anyone truly devoted to animal protection. The opportunity to meet a cow face-to-face or rub the belly …
Think taking honey from bees is harmless? Think again. Bees make honey, a.k.a. bee vomit, for… wait for it… wait for it… for themselves! Shocking, right? There are essential nutrients packed in honey that helps to build the bees immune system. Which, in turn, helps give them strength to survive harsh weather conditions. By stealing …
Electric prods, whips, bullhooks, and other cruel tools are examples of the things that are used to make circus animals do extremely unnatural and scary things. All in the name of entertainment. Imagine your children witnessing tigers having seizures due to the stress of having to jump through rings of fire. Fire is extremely frightening …
“How can anyone with an ounce of compassion, cheer and chant olé as a banderilla or lance is thrust into the animal’s pain-racked body?” ” …what spectators see is not a normal, healthy bull, but a weakened, half-blinded and mentally destroyed version, whose chances of harming his tormentors is virtually nil. The bull has wet …
There’s a pervasive myth, in most societies, that meat makes you manly. But, nothing could be further from the truth. The same saturated fat that clogs the arteries to your heart is the same fat that clogs all your vessels and arteries. Including, ahem, the ones going “down there”. heart disease & erectile dysfunction connection …
Despite the increased demand for plant-based burgers, there has also been, unfortunately, an increase in the number of animals exploited and killed. Every year the numbers have risen. The math doesn’t add up. The post titled, Is Vegan Media Harming Animals, seems to have stirred up some emotions when it was shared on facebook. A …
Let’s discuss the “L” word and why it’s necessary to help save animals and change the laws that perpetuate their exploitation. I’m talking about “lobbying”. We need to lobby. I know… it’s a sexy topic, right? why it matters It’s vital that we get politically active on the Federal level. Don’t check out yet. It’s …
There’s a troublesome trend spreading that is not good for the animals. Not good at all. Lately some, not all, vegan media outlets are spreading the message that animals are being saved because of the growth/demand for plant-based meats. Sadly, this is just not true. Increasing numbers of animals are being exploited and killed every …
In this video, Dr. Melanie Joy, discusses why she believes that the issue of vegan communication is the most important topic for our movement to be engaging with. how to be a powerful voice for the animals “How we communicate can impact our movement in one of two ways. Our communication can help create a …