Kaepernick, Veganism, and Nike: It’s All About Character
If the past year or two has taught us anything, it’s that flawed and damaged people are everywhere. Collectively, we once knew that, but somehow society forgot. There’s a reason why every American high school student is assigned Hawthorne’s short story, “Young Goodman Brown.” Understanding the story takes you into adulthood. When you think of […]
Farm Animal Deaths by Fire (Years 2000 to 2018)
Massive fires at factory farms and other facilities happen with disturbing regularity, often producing staggering death tolls. Our spreadsheet is the systematic first attempt to total up these numbers worldwide. While it documents nearly 5 million farm animals killed by fires since the year 2000, the true number is doubtless much higher, for three main […]
Debunking Claims that Lettuce is 3 Times Worse Than Bacon
You rarely need to look far to find incompetence, and many food reporters seem to get a double dose. Maybe the biggest irritation when it comes to knowing something about food politics is constantly witnessing members of the press getting duped into repackaging and publicizing misleading arguments. This happens all the time with issues large […]
Uggs
Uggs are hideous overpriced sheepskin boots that have been popular among teenaged girls since the 1990s, when Pamela Anderson started wearing them with her iconic red swimsuit on the “Baywatch” television show. Ironically, Anderson has since become one of the celebrity world’s most dedicated and outspoken animal advocates. During Baywatch’s run she was under the […]
Vegan Guide to Portland
Portland, Oregon is hands-down the most vegan-friendly mid-sized city in the United States. It’s got an unbelievable vegan food cart scene, with various all-vegan carts scattered around the city. And it’s got great food—ranging from cheap falafel and breakfasts to high-end gourmet fare. Some highlights that nobody vacationing in Portland should miss: Homegrown Smoker BBQ—All […]
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is the holiday celebrating the Jewish new year and the anniversary of Adam and Eve. Almost all of the foods served on Rosh Hashanah are sweet, such as tzimmes, noodle kugel, rugelach, dates, pomegranate seeds, roasted beets, and pumpkin dishes. Apples dipped in honey are the quintessential food for Rosh Hashanah, as they represent […]
Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
If you’re looking to prepare a great vegan feast for Thanksgiving look no further. Check out our vegan Thanksgiving feast from noted cookbook author Robin Robertson. This collection of dishes has it all: a savory seitan main course complete with stuffing and gravy, wonderful Thanksgiving side-dishes, and a vegan cheezecake dessert. Robin’s Thanksgiving Feast Menu […]
Farm Animal Sanctuary Directory: Visit Shelters Worldwide
Farm animal sanctuaries are safe havens for animals who have endured the victimization of factory farming. Visiting a sanctuary is an absolute must for anyone truly devoted to animal protection. The opportunity to meet a cow face-to-face or rub the belly of a pig is an incredibly moving experience. Very few animals trapped in factory […]
Jennifer Lopez
Actor, singer, dancer, producer, fashion designer and entrepreneur Jennifer Lopez is the most influential Latina performer in the United States. In May 2014 she embarked on Marco Borges’ 22-day vegan cleanse—the very same plan that Jay-Z and Beyonce had followed the previous year. Lopez thrived during the experience, later saying: “I did the vegan 22-day […]
Vegan Subscription Boxes
Monthly subscription boxes are all the rage these days. For $10 to $30 a month, these services will ship boxes packed with goodies to your doorstep. They provide subscribers with an opportunity to try great new products and brands that may be impossible to find locally. From food to fashion, there are vegan subscription boxes […]