Jon Stewart steps down as host of The Daily Show and steps up to save neglected and abused animals after announcing his plan to turn his farm in Middletown, New Jersey into an animal sanctuary for animals rescued from factory farms. While being honored at the annual Farm Sanctuary Gala in New York City on October 24, Jon and his wife Tracey announced their plans to become … [Read more...]
The Veganism in Israel Is a Revolution
Once again, Israeli citizens have proven themselves to be leaders in the effort against animal cruelty and meat consumption. On Saturday, October 4th, more than 10,000 animal rights supporters joined together in the city of Tel Aviv to spread their message. It was the largest animals rights gathering that the country has ever seen. In recent years, veganism has taken over … [Read more...]
It Just Got Easier To Find A Vegan Doctor
A love for animals isn't the only reason to adopt a plant-based diet; the health benefits are phenomenal, too! But despite this, it isn't easy to find a vegan doctor. Roughly 80% of healthcare dollars are spent on preventable conditions, most of which can be greatly reduced or even avoided by changing one's dietary habits. Heart disease, America's number one killer, is one of … [Read more...]
Vegan Inspiration From the Animal Rights Conference 2015
"How many animal abusers does it take to change a lightbulb? None, because they want to keep us in the dark. How many animal activists does it take to change a lightbulb? None, because we're not changing lightbulbs; we're changing the world." -Erica Meier, Executive Director of Compassion Over Killing at the 2015 Animal Rights National Conference Progress At the 2015 … [Read more...]
Target Is Supporting Vegans!
Do you ever wish that your favorite store would make it easier to shop at for plant-based products? Well, your wish has finally come true! Nationwide company Target has been continuously expanding brand lines that offer products that are 100% of vegan product. Simply Balanced, Kashi, and E.l.f. are some examples of brands that have recently been a HUGE hit on the shelves at … [Read more...]
Surviving Preschool as a Vegan
As my daughter goes out into the world more and more, I feel as though my role as a mouthpiece for her veganism is getting smaller. Soon, she will head into preschool and be bombarded with everything non-vegan. What if kids start questioning her? What if the teachers don't understand? And worse, what if someone gives her something non-vegan? The first thing, as a parent, I … [Read more...]
Alternatives That Every Restaurant Has For Vegans
A vegan chooses to eat from a wide range of food products that are plant-derived. Anything that is made with any part of an animal is non-vegan. Just because a slab of meat is not on your plate does not mean that you are eating animal-free food. This goes for poultry, dairy, and other miscellaneous products that use animal parts for colors, flavors, textures, and aromas. With … [Read more...]
Whole Foods’ New Line of Stores Is a Serious Game Changer
The Cat's Out of the Bag! Have you heard? Grocery chain Whole Foods Market is close to solving one of the biggest worries that food-shoppers have: How am I supposed to maintain my budget when hale and hearty food is so costly? Now, the struggle of finding ways to survive a trip to the grocery store without spending your whole paycheck at Whole Foods is over. John … [Read more...]
A Dying Dog’s Incredible Adventure
When the vet told Lauren that Gizelle had terminal bone cancer with only a few months left to live, she was devastated. She could not imagine a life without the English Mastiff as her best friend. So Lauren made a plan: she and her 160-pound dog would go on an adventure—their last one. Times Shared Together In her article, Lauren shares each moment of their unforgettable … [Read more...]
Meeting Someone New: When Do I Tell Them That I Am Vegan?
There are some people who cannot wait to shout from the mountaintops that they are vegan. Others may wait until the right moment before exposing themselves. There are a few reasons why some vegans do not share their lifestyle when they are meeting others right away. Meeting with a Barrage of Questioning The endless "why," "how," and "when" questions … [Read more...]