For many, being vegan reach far beyond a simple diet. It extends to all aspects of life—what we wear, the products we buy, the companies and organizations we support. And for those who care deeply about the wellbeing of animals, our clothing is a big element to consider. The fashion industry continues to employ practices…
So you’re considering going vegan for the amazing health benefits? I can’t blame you. Being vegan for over four years at 32 years old, I am in better shape than I was when I was 21, despite having a very similar gym routine. Don’t get me wrong, I was in pretty great shape at 21,…
Jane O’Hara is an artist on a mission to shift perspectives and change how people see animals. In our society, animals are often viewed as machines, commodities, and tools to be exploited for profit, convenience, and entertainment. But Jane sees them much differently. “Animals have been my subjects and served as my muse for many…
Good for you! You are one of the too few people who care enough about animals to want to work on their behalf. The cause is just, and the demand is great. So it may seem like an unimpeachable idea. However, as someone who has worked in a large animal rights nonprofit, I offer you…
Halloween is a perfect opportunity to spread awareness about some of the spookiest things happening to animals behind closed doors. We’ve come up with eight animal rights Halloween costumes which are sure to spark wide-eyed conversations. Take a peek! 1. De-Clawed Kitty 2. Rabbit With A Lucky Human’s Foot Keychain 3. Chained Backyard Dog 4. Mulesed Lamb (Just…
If you’ve been online recently, you’ve probably heard about the dog meat trade. Some 2 million dogs are killed for their meat every year in South Korea. In an effort to expose this cruel industry, we’ve teamed with vegan artist Sooyeon Jang and Korean animal rights organization CARE to create an illustrated “Draw My Life”…
Nick Cooney is the author of three books the help people become more effective change makers, and his latest book just hit shelves this week! It’s called How To Be Great At Doing Good: Why Results Are What Count and How Smart Charity Can Change the World, and it digs into the (often counterintuitive) things that…
If you’re a longtime vegan or animal rights activist, you’ve probably heard that occasional (or maybe even chronic) voice of despair. It whispers, “Enough is enough, pal. You don’t need to see any more misery or hear another ridiculous excuse for eating animals. Give it up already.” This is the sound of burnout sneaking up…