Grant is the co-founder of Sentient Media. He currently lives in Brazil and has traveled across dozens of countries on assignment.
Reported
In the new documentary, Takeout, filmmaker Michal Siewierski takes viewers into the world's largest rainforest to discuss why the Amazon is burning.
Climate•4 min read
Perspective
Brazil plays a major role in the global food supply. But with rampant corruption and disregard for human rights, animal, and environmental issues, Bolsonaro's Brazil has become a global threat.
Food•10 min read
Perspective
The COVID-19 pandemic raises a lot of questions, especially by children whose worlds were turned upside-down. How should parents address those difficult questions?
Policy•6 min read
Perspective
Slaughterhouses have always been viewed negatively because of what happens to animals behind their walls. But how workers are treated is also despicable.
Policy•7 min read
Perspective
There is a common link between many past pandemics and the one we are facing today: the human consumption of animals. Can we change the current food system without changing…
Food•6 min read
Reported
Industrial farming practices are making it increasingly more difficult for independent farmers to sustain on their own.
Food•8 min read
Perspective
It's very easy to judge others. This is especially true when we lack context and information. But does being judgmental help the animals?
Policy•7 min read
Reported
Footage captured by undercover investigators shows the tragic last moments of life faced by countless animals in Middle Eastern slaughterhouses after the long journey from Brazil.
Food•10 min read
Perspective
How can we raise compassionate children if we teach them it's okay to mistreat animals as long as it's someone else doing it?
Health•6 min read
Reported
China’s trade war retaliation on livestock-feeding US soybeans has created an opportunity for Brazil. Jair Bolsonaro is exploiting that by allowing the Amazon Rainforest to burn.
Climate•6 min read
Perspective
It's common for ethical vegans to feel discouraged in a world where our beliefs go against the grain. But the way we respond to certain situations can help bridge gaps…
Policy•7 min read
Perspective
The dairy industry is one built on extreme suffering and cruelty. And it's existence is completely unnecessary.
Food•5 min read
Reported
There are people who are passionate about causes. And then there are people like Priya Sawhney who are willing to put everything on the line for what she believes. This…
Policy•5 min read
Perspective
Blame speciesism or blame cognitive dissonance. Maybe blame both. Either way, if you truly love animals you would stop eating them.
Investigations•5 min read
Perspective
Social media tends to bring out the ugly in a lot of people. That's no different within the echo chambers of the vegan world. It's time we vegans stop fighting…
Policy•5 min read
Perspective
Warning: This might be a hard pill to swallow for some but hear me out. My opinion is not meant to take away from the brilliant and important work being…
Climate•6 min read
Perspective
Veganism and animal rights deserve more coverage in the mainstream media. But the fact that veganism makes people confront the consequences of their choices prevents widespread coverage.
Policy•7 min read
Perspective
In a recent post, CEO of NCBA lists all the different reasons why they are not afraid of beef substitutes and how much effort they are putting into countering the…
Food•9 min read
Perspective
The end goal should always be a world where humans and animals co-exist peacefully. And if that means animal rights activists and animal welfare proponents co-existing peacefully in the meantime,…
Policy•13 min read
Perspective
Animal Matters is a series of video discussions with Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Glenn Greenwald, and Sentient Media co-founder Grant Lingel. In this first episode Glenn and Grant talk about why…
Policy•3 min read
Explainer
Vegan health is an important topic for everyone, even if you’re not quite vegan yet. The more you learn about your food choices as well as other things that impact…
Diet•13 min read
Explainer
The idea that we need to consume meat to remain healthy is a myth rooted in a culture with customs of eating meat and in an industry that wants to…
Food•13 min read
Explainer
Becoming vegan is one of the best ways in which you can contribute to a healthier environment — as well as a healthier you. While becoming vegan might seem like…
Health•16 min read
Perspective
Clean meat is a relatively new idea and one that will likely be called numerous things as it grows. Some people and organizations are calling it "cultured meat," "cruelty-free meat,"…
Breakthroughs•16 min read
People talk about going vegan all the time, but what does it really mean to go vegan in every aspect of your life? Many consumers need a blueprint for going…
Diet•13 min read
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