Laboratory Beagles Get a Chance at Life

Laboratory Beagles Get a Chance at Life

By on June 27, 2011

  They had no names, only an ID number tattooed on their ears. They had never seen the sun or smelled the fresh air. They had never felt grass under their feet, only the cold steel wire of their cages.

The Thinking Vegan Pop Quiz: Why are you vegan? elevator pitch

The Thinking Vegan Pop Quiz: Why are you vegan? elevator pitch

By on June 27, 2011

What’s your best elevator pitch for “Why are you vegan?”     Alexa Reed Because I didn’t want to contribute to animal suffering, environmental damage, and human starvation. So, why meat?   Carolin Iseler I hate plants 😉   Jenn

The Thinking Vegan Pop Quiz: Non-vegan heroes

The Thinking Vegan Pop Quiz: Non-vegan heroes

By on June 3, 2011

Who are your non-vegan heroes? Who do you think is incredibly cool (and would be ten times cooler if they were vegan)? My pick is Amy Goodman of Democracy Now!   Alexa Reed Jon Stewart and/or Stephen Colbert. Rachel Maddow.

Veganism and atheism?

Veganism and atheism?

By on June 1, 2011

In this series, we ask vegans engaged in different kinds of activism a question, and post their responses, to show a diversity of perspectives on the same topic. This is not a forum for ‘professional experts’ and thought leaders, but

The Thinking Vegan Pop Quiz: Vegan Books

The Thinking Vegan Pop Quiz: Vegan Books

By on May 31, 2011

If a non-vegan challenged you to recommend a book that would make them go vegan, what book would that be and why? Robert D. Shepherd Slaughterhouse by Gail Eiznitz. Windy Lynn Brown The China Study…the most comprehensive study ever conducted

Veganism and spirituality?

Veganism and spirituality?

By on May 27, 2011

In this series, we ask vegans engaged in different kinds of activism a question, and post their responses, to show a diversity of perspectives on the same topic. This is not a forum for ‘professional experts’ and thought leaders, but

The Thinking Vegan Pop Quiz: How long have been vegan and why?

The Thinking Vegan Pop Quiz: How long have been vegan and why?

By on May 20, 2011

    Gregory J Santollo ‎7 years. The harder I tried and the deeper I read to justify eating meat, Just solidified that we are herbivores. That eating meat and dairy are wrong. It is cruel to the animals, bad

Small amounts of animal foods: Yes or No?

Small amounts of animal foods: Yes or No?

By on May 9, 2011

    In this series, we ask vegans engaged in different kinds of activism a question, and post their responses, to show a diversity of perspectives on the same topic. This is not a forum for ‘professional experts’ and thought

Veganism (a 7 Year Old’s Perspective)

Veganism (a 7 Year Old’s Perspective)

By on May 8, 2011

Last week the video “Veganism (a 7 Year Old’s Perspective)” was shared by many on Facebook. I tend to not be sucked in by cute children videos, yet I couldn’t resist that title. I was immediately impressed by Marielle’s grasp

Happy Grieving Mother’s Day

Happy Grieving Mother’s Day

By on May 8, 2011

Today we honor the mothers around the world – the women who have given birth to us, nourished us and taught us to be upstanding members of society. Most of us have warm memories of our mothers and our childhoods,

Kentucky Derby not glamorous for horses

Kentucky Derby not glamorous for horses

By on May 6, 2011

The Kentucky Derby, considered the most prestigious horse race in the world, will be run on Saturday. The race is one and quarter miles long, lasts approximately two minutes, and takes place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky Derby