In 2018, the first of its kind vegan film festival started. It was called the Ottawa International Vegan Film Festival, and it took place in Canada’s capital. At the time, it was the only known vegan film festival in the world. The founder, Shawn Stratton, was a vegan with a dream of expanding media geared…
When many people hear the words “foie gras” they are instantly thinking of something that is extremely rich and decadent. It conjures images of fine French dining and high society. It is a food eaten by people who live a life of luxury who spare no expense for their pleasure. I assure you, however, that…
My plant-powered journey began more than 2 decades ago. I was just 8 years old sitting at the dinner table when I made the connection between the hunk of lamb on my plate and the sweet animals I loved. At that time I didn’t know about factory farms, about the negative health implications of meat,…
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…