McLovin’ Vegans: McDonald’s Set to Open Vegetarian Restaurant
It’s official. Fast food chain McDonald’s has announced the opening of a new restaurant location in India.
But it’s not what you might expect.
Fight GMOs With Occupy Monsanto
Occupy Monsanto is an internationally decentralized movement seeking to force GMO labeling and keep big biotech’s influence out of food policy in government.
Latest on Central Valley Meat Company: Investigators Are “Terrorists”
“A few days after the plant was shut down, three U.S. Representatives from California stepped in, and sent a letter to the USDA calling for its immediate reopening. U.S. Representatives Devin Nunes, Kevin McCarthy, and Jeff Denham said that its closure was hurting the economy, and the USDA needed ‘to intervene against the onslaught of attacks that are occurring at the behest of radical groups.’
Vegan Recipe: Bistro Broccoli Chowder
Whenever it’s time to pick out recipes for the following week, my boyfriend and I constantly disagree over the amount of soup we will eat. His response is always seven days per week, mine is always zero to one if it’s a good hearty soup like chili, and then we meet somewhere in the middle. …
What the What is Carnism?
Carnism is a system of victimization that exploits non-vegans and vegans alike, and pits us against one another. We believe that non-vegans and vegans must unite in order to transform the system. CAAN is a charitable organization dedicated to raising awareness of and transforming carnism, the invisible belief system that conditions people to eat certain animals.
Farm to Fridge: The Video The Meat Industry Doesn’t Want You To See
Agribusiness whistleblower and vegan advocacy group Mercy For Animals presents Farm to Fridge, narrated by Oscar-nominee James Cromwell.
Africa’s Biofortified Sweet Potato: Evangelism or Heresy?
“A campaign to promote orange varieties of sweet potatoes in Mozambique and Uganda (instead of the white or yellow ones that are more commonly grown there) now seems to be succeeding…,” but at what cost?
Animal Rights 2012 National Conference: Part 2, The Highlights
Let’s take a look at some of the highlights from the Animal Rights 2012 National Conference.
Animal Rights 2012 National Conference: Part 1, Healthy Debates
Recap of the National Animal Rights Conference presented with mixed feelings, but also with the understanding that a mixed bag is okay too.
Children’s Book Review: Allergies, and Awesome You!
Allergies are one of the most common afflictions of Americans today, especially in children. “My allergies are acting crazy today!” “Here, have one of my [insert allergy drug here].” As an ex-child with asthma and allergies, now a fully-fledged adult with the sniffles and wheezes, I was drawn to review Dr. Atul N. Shah’s book for kids, Allergies, and Awesome You!
Book Review: “Building Soils Naturally,” Organic Gardening Bible
Building Soils Naturally by Phil Nauta is an extensive (and scientific!) look at the importance of soil sustainability in organic gardening. While it may not be the most budget-friendly answer to dirt 101, but Building Soils offers an expanse of how-to knowledge to very literally lay the groundwork for any greens to grow, without asking one to buy out a Lowe’s.
“How I Became An Elephant” Screening At Animal Rights Conference
“Juliette is fourteen years old and she is on a mission to save elephants. After single-handedly raising funds Juliette embarks on a life-altering journey to South East Asia to meet and work with her hero Lek, ‘The Elephant Lady’.”
How Fast, Cheap, and Easy Food is Destroying the Environment [video]
A skyrocketing demand for food means that agriculture has become the largest driver of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental destruction. At TEDxTC Jonathan Foley shows why we desperately need to begin “terraculture” — farming for the whole planet.