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Step 1: Strike for the Climate. Step 2: Go Vegan.

It's inspiring to see so many people around the world taking Greta Thunberg's lead and marching for the climate. But is marching enough?

Climate•3 min read

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From Human Rights to Sentient Rights: The Next Generation of Rights Thinking

If we grant rights in order to reduce suffering, should we grant rights to everything that can suffer? Jamie Woodhouse unpacks animal sentience and the benefits of broadening our moral…

Culture•7 min read

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The World’s Recycling System Is Failing

Did you know China stopped purchasing the majority of the world’s recyclable items over a year ago? Citizens are placing recyclable items into bins with good intentions, but most of…

Climate•6 min read

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How You Look as a Meat Eater Protesting Climate Change

The Climate Strikes taught us there is strength in numbers. What they didn’t teach us is that if you look at the numbers, the most pervasive driver of climate change…

Climate•5 min read

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More Than Talk: Making the Climate Conversation Meaningful

Climate change is not a new concept, yet communication experts, scientists, and activists are still struggling with how to convey messages about this pertinent topic.

Climate•6 min read

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Can One Meatless Day Out of the Week Make a Difference?

“One day a week, cut out meat.” Meatless Monday is a weekly commitment that will contribute in the fight against climate change.

Climate•4 min read

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Vegan Ethics Alone Won’t Save The Planet: Five Thoughts for Greener Veganism

There is a merging of movements afoot, as animal liberation and environmentalism meet with the same goal to rescue our dying planet. Jessica Scott-Reid examines criticism of veganism's green credentials.

Climate•7 min read

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DearTomorrow, Let’s Make it Personal

The climate crisis we are facing is not a political issue, it’s a personal, human issue that affects everyone in different ways. The digital archive project DearTomorrow wants to hear…

Climate•4 min read

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Summertime is the Cruelest Time for Sled Dogs

August is often the hottest month in the Northern hemisphere. Jessica Scott-Reid discusses what this means for sled dogs, who serve their owners' purpose only during the winter.

Culture•5 min read

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Neglected Calf Brought Back to Abusive Farm After Being Rescued

When will innocent lives matter more than human greed and pleasure?

Policy•4 min read

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Is Veganism Enough? The Truth about Animal Rights Activism

Just like you and I suffer, so do the billions of animals trapped on factory farms and in animal exploitation facilities. If you ask animal rights activist Amy Soranno, doing…

Farms•3 min read

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Farmed Animal Transport: The Cruelest Leg Along the Road to Slaughter

There is no humane way to load a sentient being into a truck to send them off to a death they do not desire. Jessica Scott-Reid examines the fight against…

Food•5 min read

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The Fur Industry Is Getting Desperate and It Shows

Proposed bans in New York City and California are signaling the beginning of the end for the exploitative fur trade. In a last-ditch effort, the industry is paying people to…

Factory Farms•6 min read

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I Risk My Life for Animals and It Almost Killed Me

Full-time animal rights activist Thomas Chiang is living proof that the animal liberation movement is one we have to take seriously.

Food•6 min read

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Activists Occupy Time Square: “Dairy Kills”

One month after the gruesome footage from a Coca-Cola dairy supplier was released, the protests aren't letting up.

Food•5 min read

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I Consumed Dairy Until Learning It’s The Cruelest Industry of All

The dairy industry is one built on extreme suffering and cruelty. And it's existence is completely unnecessary.

Food•5 min read

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The Positive Side of Social Media: Empowering Future Generations

Smartphones and social media are creating the most connected generation yet. Can YouTube and Instagram help activists change the world faster?

Culture•7 min read

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The Ableist Argument Against Veganism

We can learn a great deal comparing the discrimination humans with disabilities face and the discrimination many nonhuman animals face. Examining the ableist perspective shows us how that logic either…

Culture•3 min read

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McDonald’s Continues to Ignore its Lackluster Chicken Welfare Policies

The Humane League released a new campaign video today targeting McDonald’s and their lack of meaningful chicken welfare policies. Why is McDonald's still falling behind both its competitors and its…

Food•4 min read

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Ban New York’s Carriage Horses: They Deserve Better

Horse-drawn carriages are no longer necessary in today's day and age. Too many horses suffer significantly pulling carriages down busy urban streets and the practice needs to be banned immediately.

Factory Farms•5 min read

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German Court: Economic Grounds Not Acceptable for Causing Pain to Vertebrates

While 45 million male chicks can continue to be killed in German egg and poultry industries for now, a new court ruling opens exciting opportunities for expanding and enforcing animal…

Factory Farms•2 min read

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No, You Can’t Love Animals and Eat Them Too

Blame speciesism or blame cognitive dissonance. Maybe blame both. Either way, if you truly love animals you would stop eating them.

Farms•5 min read

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Environmentalists Are Either Vegans or Hypocrites (Hear Me Out)

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

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Animal Rights Protester Grabs Microphone From Kamala Harris

While unfortunate in its timing, target, and implementation, the disruption at the MoveOn event raises important questions about how politicians view the treatment of animals. However, the animal rights movement…

Elections•5 min read

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Animal Farmers Press Charges Against Activists, Cruelty Continues

The second they entered Excelsior Hog Farm, all 49 Meat the Victims activists knew they would likely face criminal charges. They also knew that they had a moral responsibility to…

Food•15 min read

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Book Review: Hungry for Disruption by Shen Ming Lee

With remote sensors that optimize water use and crop genetics that selects for heartier grains, the global agricultural industry is using technology to meet the demands of a growing population.

Science•5 min read

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Be Warned, McDonald’s Investors: The Fast Food Giant Is Slow to Adapt

As consumer demand for non-animal proteins increases – for reasons of health, climate impact, and animal suffering – many fast food competitors are putting plant-based food on their menus. McDonald's…

Food•4 min read

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How to Change a Chicken Farmer’s Mind

Chicken is America's favorite meat, and farmers risk their entire livelihoods to produce it. But they don't have to. What would you say to change a chicken farmer's mind?

Food•2 min read

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From Shepherd to Advocate: Why I Focus on Animal Suffering

In a world rife with human suffering and problems, why should one focus on animal rights and animal suffering? My answer is at once moral, emotional, and rational.

Culture•18 min read

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Saving Cows and Farmers with Plant-Based Milk

In 2018, about 3,000 dairy farms closed across the United States, in part due to the federal government's lack of interest in the well-being of small farms. Could plant-based milk…

Food•4 min read

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India Needs to Get Serious About Rabies Prevention

For a country with more free-roaming dogs than the entire population of Australia, India fares poorly in tackling rabies.

Health•3 min read

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Trump’s Right: The Kentucky Derby Is SAD!

Trump didn't complain about the Kentucky Derby because he cares about animals. But anything that brings attention to the fact that the Kentucky Derby is a disgrace is a good…

Culture•4 min read

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Traditional Conservation Science is a Pathological Disorder: Just Stop Killing Animals

Under the false pretense of conservation, wildlife departments routinely disregard the need to protect all animal life by permitting hunters to kill any animal they define as “pests.”

Climate•4 min read

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Earthling Ed Debunks Every Argument Against Veganism

In his latest TEDx Talk, Earthling Ed pulls the rug out from under the entire modern food system, leaving us with one lingering question. Why are we just hearing about…

Videos•2 min read

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Ban the Tether: Why Chaining Up Dogs Should Be a Crime

Dogs, like children, are social beings. They have a deeply ingrained need for contact with human beings and other dogs—to run, explore, and play—none of which they can do on…

Factory Farms•4 min read

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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Fears Plant-Based Alternatives

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

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Hundreds of Activists Unveil Cruelty at a Pig Farm in British Columbia

“The needless violence inflicted upon these animals needs to stop. This facility is not unique in their horrendous treatment of animals. This is a standard representation of factory farming here…

Food•3 min read

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Walmart Acquires Beef Supply Chain, As Consumers and Voters Battle Meat

The acquisition of beef production capacity is symptomatic of short-term thinking at the retail behemoth, and possibly a questionable move financially as meat production faces an increasingly critical political climate.

Food•3 min read

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Animal Rights Advocates Deserve Free Speech Too

The first amendment exists to protect points of view that our society would otherwise censor—including animal rights. But on Facebook and factory farms, animal advocates are fighting for their right…

Factory Farms•4 min read

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Hundreds Sick from Meat Bacteria Outbreaks: It’s Time to Fight Back

American consumers should have serious beef with the USDA. The latest outbreak traveled across 10 states in just two days, flying under the radar of federal meat inspectors yet again.

Factory Farms•4 min read

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Megacorporations Want More Ocean Farms. That’s a Huge Mistake.

Like their terrestrial counterparts, industrialized fish farms may be with us for some time as demand for protein outpaces production and alternatives are developed. But there’s no reason to open…

Fisheries & Aquaculture•5 min read

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McDonald’s Is Falling Behind: It Should Embrace Vegan Options

Fast food burger giants like Burger King and White Castle are embracing the rise of plant-based foods and adding vegan burgers to their menus. McDonald's, on the other hand, is…

Factory Farms•3 min read

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Protect and Expand the Emotional Support Animal System

There is currently no entity that keeps track of emotional support animals nationwide, which is causing confusion and abuse of the system. Owners who don't need a support animal are…

Factory Farms•4 min read

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Yet Another Chicken Recall–We Really Shouldn’t Be Surprised

To the executives at Perdue Foods, chickens are vehicles of protein and, more importantly, material investments they expect to turn a profit. As a result, animal welfare standards fall by…

Health•2 min read

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Animal Protection Groups in India Must Distance Themselves From Hatred

The cow is considered sacred in Hinduism, but India's growing cow protection movement has less to do with animal welfare than with vigilante violence towards the lowest-caste members of society.

Culture•3 min read

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Humane Meat Is a Scam. Stop Falling for It.

Eco-conscious grocery stores like Whole Foods claim their meat is “humane.” The certification is supposed to signify that the animal was slaughtered humanely, but there's no such thing as humane…

Factory Farms•4 min read

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Earthling Ed: Media Bias Against Veganism?

In this video of his first podcast episode, the popular animal rights activist Earthling Ed, known for his Socratic debating style, takes a detailed look at some recent media attention…

Videos•1 min read

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This Cheese Is Dairy-Free. Is That A Problem?

“The steady growth of the plant-based foods industry shows that consumers continue to shift away from animal products towards plant-based options,” said Michele Simone, executive director of the Plant Based…

Food•8 min read

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Business-Savvy Landlords Should Allow Pets. Cities Should Encourage It.

The benefits to the thousands of homeless pets who are dying for lack of a home each year cannot be overstated. Landlords can make a profitable, life-saving choice by permitting…

Factory Farms•3 min read

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Cowboys Are an American Icon. They Need to Help End Animal Agriculture.

Our society expresses a deep love for industrial “cowboys,” the producers who are heavily subsidized by taxpayers via a scheme of crop insurance, water rights, and government advertising programs.

Food•6 min read