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Joaquin Phoenix-Produced Film Gunda Makes Streaming Debut

The touching black-and-white documentary offers an intimate look at the life of mother pig Gunda and her piglets as a commentary on the human disconnect between the beings we love and the ones we eat.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Activism

35 Latinx Vegan Instagrammers to Follow ASAP

From beauty bloggers to recipe creators and YouTubers, these foodie-centric accounts will have you immediately hitting the “follow” button.

by Sarah McLaughlin

Lightlife Targets Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods in a Full-Page <i>New York Times</i> Ad. Here's Their Response.

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Lightlife Targets Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods in a Full-Page New York Times Ad. Here’s Their Response.

After publishing an open letter, Lightlife Foods faces criticism from Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, and consumers.

by Jocelyn Martinez

Black Lives Matter

9 Ways to Support Black Vegan Activists Right Now

From recognizing what it means to face systemic racism to promoting the work of Black vegan activists who inspire you, your support and understanding can make a difference.

by Brenda Sanders

COVID

7 Reasons Why the Meat Industry is F*cked

With workers falling ill, slaughterhouses suspending operations, and meat shortages emerging, the current pandemic has exposed the animal slaughter industry’s weaknesses—proving that the food system is in need of change.

by Nicole Axworthy

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Vegan Drag Queen Bimini Bon-Boulash Competes on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

Contestant Bimini Bon-Boulash’s all-important entrance line into the competition was simply, “I’m vegan!”

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Sarah Silverman Pledges to Go Vegan

“I can’t unring this bell of information … I’m going to try to go vegan,” Silverman said during an episode of her podcast after a caller explained the inherent cruelty of the dairy industry.

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Drew Barrymore Leaves $5,000 Tip to Support Vegan Restaurant

The actress, along with vegan brand Field Roast, joined food blogger Diana Brandt’s initiative of supporting local businesses by leaving large tips.

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Vegan NBA Stars JaVale McGee, Chris Paul, and DeAndre Jordan Have Started a Beyond Meat-Themed Boy Band

The athletes’ first song reimagines the “12 Days of Christmas” with a new, plant-based theme.

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New Anti-Fur Campaign Features Billie Eilish and Mena Suvari

The moving short film—which features Eilish’s hit song “Everything I Wanted”—spotlights the hypocrisy of loving some furry animals while wearing others.

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Documentary of Slain Vegan Activist Regan Russell Goes Viral

We Are Their Voice | The Regan Russell Story received more than three million views within 24 hours of being released on social media.

Opinion

Attention White Animal-Rights Activists: “Black Lives Matter” is Not Ours For the Taking

Redirecting the phrase to encompass “all lives,” including animals, is unethical and unsupportive of the racial justice movement. We should be giving “Black Lives Matter” the space to spread its meaningful message.

by Marla Rose

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House Passes Bill to Ban Exploitation of Big Cats

The Big Cat Public Safety Act—which has gained traction after the release of Netflix’s Tiger King—moves on to the Senate floor.

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Vegan Star Tabitha Brown Is Now One of TikTok’s Top Creators of 2020

The vegan influencer—who joined the platform in March—takes the number two spot on TikTok’s Top 10 Creators list.

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The Queen’s Gambit Star Anya Taylor-Joy on Veganism: “It’s the Healthiest I’ve Ever Felt”

The Argentinian-British actress has been vegetarian since childhood and says that a fully plant-based diet is “the most ecologically conscious choice you can make as a consumer.”