Today's Top Vegan Activism Stories

Media

Women of Color Are the Future of Vegan Instagram … and Here Are 15 Accounts That Prove It

From chefs to CEOs, these forward-thinking women are slaying the Instagram game, one plant-based post at a time.

by Sarah McLaughlin

News

Mercy For Animals Aims to Replace 80 Million Meat Meals with Vegan Food by 2022

The animal-rights group—known for its uncover investigations—is expanding its scope to support policies and legislation that enable the cell-based meat industry to grow.

by Nicole Axworthy

How One All-Vegan California School Plans on Changing Education Forever

This Malibu school’s cafeteria was first in the U.S. to go vegan and has since been named the Greenest Restaurant in the World.

by Tanya Flink

Food + Recipes

7 Vegan Men of Color You Need to Follow on Instagram Today

From chefs to bodybuilders, these male influencers are defying gender stereotypes through food, fitness, and just plain fun.

by Nicole Axworthy

Celebrities

5 Vegan Lesbians Who Are the Real Deal

When it comes to queer female celebrities who are unwaveringly out and proud about their veganism, things are looking up. Tig Notaro and Sara Gilbert, we’re looking at you.

by Jasmin Singer

News

Vegan Race-Car Driver Leilani Münter Retires from the Track After 18 Years

The animal-rights activist will continue to spread the vegan message by making documentaries and volunteering for nonprofit groups that share her vision.

Health + Wellness

“Eat What Elephants Eat” is More Than Just a Best-Selling T-Shirt; It’s a Mindset

Ripped vegan athlete, entrepreneur, and activist Dominick Thompson is on a mission to make plant-based eating accessible and affordable for everyone.

Health + Wellness

6 Helpful Tips for Going Vegan

If you’re ready to better your mind, body, and soul, it’s time to go vegan.

Features

6 Badass Vegan Women Who Don’t Take Any Sh*t

Vegan women are strong, creative, change-making, and record-setting. And these six fierce females are exemplifying just that.

Features

If Going Vegan is Your Resolution This Year, Read This

For 2019, let’s all focus on practicing compassion and kindness rather than judgment and comparison.

News

New Program Helps Novice Vegans Stay Vegan Long-Term

The New Leaf Vegan Mentor Program offers new vegans ongoing support from experienced volunteers, who can help with meal preparation, nutrition, and finding community.

Health + Wellness

5 Ways To Become a (Better) Vegan in 2019

Simple actions you can take today that go beyond your personal plate.

by Tanya Flink

News

Women Don’t Find Baby Animals Appetizing

A series of studies uncovered that women are less inclined to consume meat dishes when shown photos of baby cows, piglets, and lambs.

Activism

7 Glittery, Fabulous, Thrilling, Uncompromising, Inclusive, Vegan Ways I Plan on Celebrating Gay Pride Month

As a seasoned vegan lesbian but a brand new Angeleno, this year, I’m going all-in.

Environment

Andrews University Dairy Farm Shutters After 111 Years

Due to shifting consumer habits, the private school’s century-old dairy farm has lost $750,000 to $900,000 in annual profits in the last two to three years.

Health + Wellness

The Ultimate Insider’s Guide to Planning Your Own VegFest

by Marla Rose

Changemakers