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Wienerschnitzel Hot Dog Chain Goes Crate-Free
The leading hot-dog chain aims to be crate-free by 2022.
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9 Must-Have Vegan Cosmetics Picks
Before you gloss your lips, bronze your cheeks, or darken your lashes, make sure your makeup has a solid (vegan) foundation.
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Hurricane Isaac Forces Animals Into Shelters
HSUS is transporting animals from hurricane-devastated areas to shelters in unaffected locations.
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Japanese River Otters Officially Become Extinct
The Japanese river otter is the latest mammal to become extinct due to excessive hunting and habitat destruction.
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Michelle Obama to Guest Star on The Dr. Oz Show
The first lady will appear on The Dr. Oz Show to discuss her organization’s plans to improve school lunches.
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New Anti-Factory Farm Campaign in Subway Stations
The Factory Farming Awareness Coalition won advertisement space in Bart subway stations throughout the Bay Area and will launch the campaign next month.
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Plant-Based Compounds Slow Cancer Development
A Washington State University researcher finds plant-based compounds activate genes that reduce the growth of cancer.
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Butterball Turkey Plant Worker Sentenced to Jail
Butterball worker Brian Douglas has pled guilty to the animal abuse charges held against him by Mercy For Animals.
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Scientists Find Animals Have Conscious Awareness
An international group of scientists has declared that animals are just as cognizant as humans.
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Central Valley Meat Federally Approved to Re-Open
After being shut down for just one week, a California slaughterhouse charged with abusive treatment to livestock is approved to re-open.
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Paul McCartney Frees Captive Elephant in India
A young abused elephant in India was recently freed thanks to McCartney and a throng of other advocates.
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Whole Foods Donates Salad Bars to Schools in NYC
The mega natural foods store hopes to help children eat better by donating salad bars to 57 New York City public schools.