When I first went vegan over 11 years ago, my journey was a gradual one inspired by food intolerances and a desire to transform my diet into something my body could live with. Over time, I read a number of books and my position on vegan diets versus a vegan lifestyle changed. My outlook change simply due to exposure and a different perspective. In the end, one book in … [Read more...]
Interview With Vegan Presidential Candidate Clifton Roberts
If you haven't heard of it yet, The Humane Party was established in 2009 and is located in Los Angeles, California. It is the first political party committed to rights for all animals, not just the "human" kind, and the realization of a sustainable eco-friendly economy who are committed to only electing candidates who have committed to both personal and professional humane … [Read more...]
Veganuary: The New January
It's the New Year and thousands of people are starting it off by celebrating Veganuary, a global campaign that encourages people to go vegan in January. This year marks the third annual Veganuary, and it is definitely catching on. The organization is expecting about 50,000 people to pledge in 2016—a significant increase from when it began in 2014 with about 3,000 people. … [Read more...]
Jon Stewart to Open Animal Sanctuary
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...]
Not Fun for Everyone: Circus Elephants
Fall is here, and autumn lovers everywhere are celebrating the return of cool weather and pumpkin spice everything. I love the fall as much as the next pumpkin addict. But even with all of the autumn goodness in the air, I can't forget what else October brings. This month marks the east coast return of the self-proclaimed “Greatest Show on Earth." Ringling Bros. and Barnum … [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...]
Veganism is a Form of Activism
Many vegans and vegetarians prioritize their ethics and beliefs ahead of society’s expectations. We become so used to the feeling of being the “odd person out” at social gatherings or at work---when everyone else is enjoying a burger or a piece of birthday cake that we deny ourselves because of our beliefs---that it almost no longer even registers as a feeling. Still, there … [Read more...]
Humphrey the Rescued Lamb Survives Against All Odds
Found clinging to his dead mother, Humphrey is one determined little lamb. Rescued at just two weeks old, the teddy-bear-like appearance of this merino cross is deceptively cute. Humphrey is a lot more resilient than you might initially imagine. Despite being what many would call "too young to go it alone," Humphrey took his survival into his own hooves. With determined … [Read more...]