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21 Vegan Father’s Day Gifts That Are Better Than a Mug

From somewhat kitschy Cookie Monster socks to an urban farmstand, these vegan Father’s Day gifts will make Dad’s day.

by Tanya Flink and Rachel Krantz

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The VegNews Guide to Vegan Black-Owned Businesses

As vegans, it is our duty to support the Black community.

by VegNews Editors

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10 Contemporary Queer Vegans You Need to Know About

Pride Month is here, so we’re recognizing the standout ethical pioneers who are advocating for equal rights for all.

by Z. Zane McNeill

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9 Ways to Cut Plastic From Your Life and Help Animals

It seems like everything is packaged in plastic nowadays, but don’t get discouraged! Take these simple steps to a greener future.

by Sarah McLaughlin

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20 Vegan Sustainable Living Instagrammers to Follow

From low-waste living tips to gorgeous sustainable fashion suggestions, these activists and influencers are helping us live greener than ever.

by Sarah McLaughlin

Today's Top Stories

Israel Just Became the First Country in the World to Ban Fur Sales

“Using the skin and fur of wildlife for the fashion industry is immoral and is certainly unnecessary. Animal fur coats cannot cover the brutal murder industry that makes them,” Israel Minister of Environmental Protection Gila Gamliel said.

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Estonia Becomes First Baltic Nation to Ban Fur Farming

Starting in January 2026, Estonia—previously a major supplier of pelts to the UK—will no longer farm animals for their furs.

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Dairy Lobby Fails to Convince EU to Censor Dairy-Free Labels

The EU rejects Amendment 165 which aimed to further restrict plant-based products from using terms such as “cheese alternative.”

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Still Looking for Answers After Watching Seaspiracy? This 12-Minute Followup Documentary Can Help

New documentary On the Frontlines provides a deeper dive into the corrupt global fishing industry exposed by Seaspiracy.

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Greta Thunberg in New Film: If We Don’t Stop Exploiting Animals, “We Are F*cked”

Vegan climate activist Greta Thunberg’s new short film For Nature urges viewers to go plant-based to save the planet.

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Luxury Designer Valentino Goes Fur-Free

Italian fashion brand Valentino is ditching fur by the end of the year and closing down Valentino Polar, its fur subsidiary.

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Bunnies Are Probably the Most Amazing Animals Ever. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Eat or Exploit Them.

The world’s most exploited animal are playful and inquisitive, and we should celebrate them this Easter (and always).

by Tara Baxter

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Bill Maher and 15 Celebs Urge New Jersey to End Extreme Confinement of Pigs and Calves on Factory Farms

A group of celebrities with ties to New Jersey voice their support for legislation for a statewide ban of cruel gestation and veal crates.

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20 NYC Bodegas Are Getting Vegan Fridges and Deli Menus

New project Plantega partners with Eat Just, Miyoko’s Creamery, Ben & Jerry’s, and many more companies to bring vegan food fridges and plant-based deli options to bodegas across New York City.

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Joaquin Phoenix Shares Emotional Story of Rescuing Cows from a “Factory of Death”

Award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix recounts the emotional rescue of Liberty and Indigo and visits the mother and her calf one year later at Farm Sanctuary in California.

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Jane Goodall to Receive Award for 60 Years of Animal Service. Here’s What She’s Done

by Nicole Axworthy

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The US Is Getting a National Vegan Welcome Center

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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Vegan Farming Student Wins Case Against College, Will Not Be Required to Watch Bull Castration

College student Fiji Willetts did not want to participate in the mandatory farm husbandry module because she is vegan. Only after she took her complaint to the exam board did the college agree to provide an alternative module.

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Biden Urged to Slash US Animal Production by 50 Percent by 2040 to Meet Climate Goals

ProVeg International is urging the Biden administration to include plant-based food targets in all domestic proposals in an effort to reduce animal production by 50 percent by 2040.

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This Chef Is Trying to Open a Vegan Bakery and Latinx Social Justice Café In Seattle

With sweet and savory items such as vegan cakes, macaroons, and quiches on the menu, Casa del Xolo will double as a vegan café and Latinx cultural center.