The New York Times is backing a state proposal to levy a penny-an-ounce tax on sodas.
…soda companies are already denouncing the new proposal as unfair to lower-income families struggling through a recession.
It’s really heartwarming to see soda companies so earnestly defending the interests of the poor. (Via Bittman.) Link.
Wonderful profile of my buddy Jon Camp, who has doubtless saved millions and millions of animals through his nonstop leafletting efforts. I know it would make Jon’s day if this piece inspired others to get out there and leaflet, so shoot him an email, and he’ll tell you everything you need to know. Link.
Informative piece from the Mercury News. Last summer, for more than a week, everything I ate tasted bitter almost to the point of being inedible. I had no idea what on earth was wrong with me, but now I realize it was likely pine nut mouth. Spaghetti made with pine nut pesto is one of my favorite meals.
Since vegans doubtless eat a much greater variety of plant-based foods than omnivores, I’d bet they’re far more likely to develop this condition. Link.
Dr. Evil just wrote a hit piece for Nation’s Restaurant News, which attacks HSUS in every conceivable way. As with everything Berman spews out, every word of this article is disingenuous. Berman’s motivation here isn’t really that HSUS is failing dogs and cats, but rather that the group’s efforts to torpedo factory farming is gaining ground—while posing grave risks to Berman’s sponsors.
If HSUS were blowing its contributors’ money by sending its top executives on cocaine-fueled junkets to Vail, we wouldn’t be hearing a peep out of Berman.
Well worth reading to see a master propagandist play to his base. Link.
The Telegraph is reporting on a UK initiative to give vegans the same protections from discrimination as those enjoyed by religious followers. This strikes me as unnecessary bordering on silly, but perhaps there’s merit to this effort. I’d love to see specific examples of discrimination suffered by vegans in the UK. Link.
Last night marked the 43rd annual Oscar ceremony that I avoided watching at all costs. But something newsworthy for animals came out of the event: The Cove
Until now, a theatrical release of the film has been suppressed in Japan, but, with the Oscar win, the Wall Street Journal reports that the film is now on its way to Japanese movie houses. Link.
Mercy For Animals’ January video documenting abuses at the Willet dairy continues to make waves. Linda Rosenthal of the New York State Assembly has introduced a bill to ban tail docking in her state. Rosenthal was just interviewed on CNN by Jane Velez-Mitchell. With continuing coverage like this, it’s getting harder for factory farms to carry out business as usual. (Via Shapiro.) Link.
Want to make some lemon amasake custard? Check out Christy Morgan’s latest video; it’s just four minutes long and takes you through a simple but delicious recipe. Link.
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