Posts By: Kezia Jauron
Kezia Jauron
Not Your Entertainment: Ethical Veganism and Performing Animals
People raved about the special effects in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, which meant no actual apes were exploited, and maybe-veganish director Darren Arnofsky was outspoken about why he used almost no live animals in filming Noah. Praise
Colombian Activist Juliana Castañeda Fights and Wins for Animals
When it comes to animal rights and the vegan ethic, Colombia is a country of conflict. In 2013, it became one of the first worldwide to ban circuses with wild/exotic or native animals, yet does virtually nothing to protect its
GRANT WINNER: The Microsanctuary Movement
We are delighted to announce the next recipient of The Thinking Vegan’s grants for animal activism: The Microsanctuary Movement, and co-organizers Justin and Rosemary Van Kleeck. The Microsanctuary Movement is a new model for rescuing farmed animals. As Justin wrote
GRANT WINNER: ‘We Animals’ Humane Education Project
We are delighted to announce the next recipient of The Thinking Vegan’s grants for animal activism: ‘We Animals’ Humane Education Program, founded by Jo-Anne McArthur and supported by We Animals board members Anna Pippus, Karol Orzechowski, and Sandy Yuen. ‘We
GRANT WINNER: National Animal Rights Day
We are delighted to announce the next recipient of The Thinking Vegan’s grants for animal activism: The National Animal Rights Day, and lead organizer Aylam Orian. Scene: New York City. Time: June, 2011. A group of animal rights activists join
GRANT WINNER: The Save Movement
The Save Movement is a mass-based, grassroots movement to collectively bear witness at transportation routes and outside slaughterhouses around the world.
Make us food: Chef Tigre
We thank Chef Tigre for helping us debut a new feature, “Make us food,” in which chefs, cookbook authors, and other food industry professionals cook for us, discuss their work, and their activism. Late last year, to celebrate the Los
Attention Thinking Vegans: Free Money for Animal Activism and Outreach
Grants for animal activism: $1000 to fund, start, or expand efforts to make the world better for animals.
Vegan Olympian Seba Johnson Speaks Out Against Sochi
Vegan Olympian Seba Johnson speaks out against Sochi, worldwide animal exploitation, and human rights issues.
Thinking Out Loud with ‘Speciesism’ Filmmaker Mark Devries
First-time filmmaker Mark Devries has brought his deep wit and healthy intellect to Speciesism: The Movie, an aptly titled documentary about the belief that human animals are inherently superior to nonhuman animals. Featuring Peter Singer, Gary Francione, Tom Regan, Richard
Rory Freedman talks about her new book Beg.
Rory Freedman is best known to the world as the author of the Skinny Bitch series of healthy lifestyle books that introduced millions of people to veganism. But within the animal rights community, Rory is known as an activist