Happy birthday to Rosa Parks, who was born this day in 1913! This fearless, peace-promoting, civil rights activist (and vegetarian) remains an inspiration to us all. And, her refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in 1955 ignited the fight to end the injustice of racial segregation. […]
On this day (February 1) in 1995, British animal rights activist Jill Phipps was crushed to death by a truck transporting veal calves during a protest in England. This was a profoundly devastating and tragic event. […]
In the Chinese lunar calendar, we are leaving the year of the monkey and starting the year of the rooster. So, Happy New Year! […]
Earlier this week was Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday. He once said, “An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching”. When it comes to *preaching* values like respect and peace, should we not also *practice* eating and consumption choices that are consistent with those values? […]
Today is Temple Grandin’s 69th birthday. A spokesperson and consultant for the livestock industry, her work in the field of animal facilities design has earned her recognition from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, most notably for the adaptation of curved corrals intended to reduce stress and injury to animals being led to slaughter. […]
This short 30-minute video provides a general overview of what veganism is, why it’s an important topic for public discourse, as well as the key health, ethical, environmental and human rights issues involved. […]
Fishes look different with their adaptations for living in water. They may not scream like a human, dog or cow when they are hurt, and we may not find them “cuddly” or as relatable due to characteristics like not having eyelids (which are not needed in water). […]
According to the Spanish animal protection agency Prado, when in the plaza trying to avoid death, this bull recognized the man who was his breeder and caretaker. They say the frightened animal approached the man looking for protection, but instead received a kiss that sealed his fate (referred to as the “Kiss of Judas”). […]
Is the sixth mass extinction already under way? Scientists from Stanford, Berkeley, Princeton and UNAM University say it is. Dr. Sofia Pineda Ochoa explores this alarming conclusion, the destructive role that livestock plays in the looming crisis, and what scientists say we must do now to avoid an ecosystem collapse. […]
If we stopped eating animal foods and ate plant foods instead, we would have enough to feed an additional 4 billion people, according to a report from scientists with University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment. […]
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