Today's Must-Read Vegan Opinion Stories

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

Hot Products

It’s Finally Pumpkin Season at Trader Joe’s. Here Are the Best Vegan Finds

We’re celebrating the start of pumpkin-spice season by scouring the shelves at our favorite budget-friendly store.

Health + Wellness

Is Milk Bad For You? The Truth About Dairy

Does cow’s milk really do a body good, or if not, is milk bad for you? Plus, six vegan milk brands you need to try.

Health + Wellness

Here’s How Much Extra You’re Going to Pay for Dairy-Free Milk at These Top Coffee Shops

While several campaigns have been mounted to stop the non-dairy milk upcharges, we’re not there yet. Here’s what a dairy-free latte will cost you.

Recipe

Eating Too Much Hummus Can Be Dangerous. Here’s Why You Should Eat It Anyway

Fox News correspondent Cortney Moore cautions against chickpeas. Here’s why you should dare to dip.

News

These 10 Fish Facts Will Make You Swear Off Seafood Forever

Environmental Netflix documentary ‘Seaspiracy’ is bringing about the new tidal wave of veganism.

News

Vegan Spam Took Over Asia. Now It’s Coming for American Menus

Now that OmniPork is available in the US, yet another major market of this budget meat has a plant-based Spam contender.

News

I Netflix’d Michelle Obama’s ‘Waffles + Mochi:’ 5 Food Things It Got Right and One Big Miss

In a world where pickles teach patience and potatoes reveal that it’s what’s on the inside that counts, this children’s show nails most life lessons.

Recipe

We Tried All the Vegan Meal Kits and Here’s What Happened

We tested 14 different companies and tried countless vegan meals, and here’s what we discovered.

News

Essential Workers Are Still Essential. One Vegan Nurse Shares How to Give Back

When asked what she wanted for Mother’s Day, this vegan nurse showed just how much the little things can mean.

Opinion

As Buyers Face Meat Shortages, Vegan Companies Are Stepping Up to the Plate

Shoppers are turning to alternatives to animal products because of COVID-19, boosting sales of plant-based meat and providing a much-needed opportunity for vegan businesses to capitalize on the new demand.

by Marla Rose

Feature

20 New Vegan Finds at Target You May Not Know About

From meatless chicken tenders to veggie lovers’ frozen pizza, the retail giant has added many new vegan products to its grocery aisle.

Feature

7 Tricks for Surviving Thanksgiving As a Vegan

Follow our seven tips for having the sort of Thanksgiving you’ll never forget.

Feature

20 Vegan Things at Target That Will Revolutionize Your Pantry

From non-dairy ice cream to meatless chicken tenders, America’s favorite store has a plethora of options for vegans.

COVID

These 6 Animal-Exploiting Events Have Been Cancelled Because of COVID-19

Suspending public events such as the Kentucky Derby and Calgary Stampede is a major win for the animals, but without a collective moral shift, next year—and the years to come—will be different.

COVID

An MD’s Take on Coronavirus, Carnivores, and Why This Might Not Be Our Last Wake-Up Call

A vegan family physician says zoonotic diseases like COVID-19 should be feared—but our best defense is to stop eating animals.

COVID

He Eats Meat But Owns Vegan Restaurants—and in the Wake of Coronavirus, He Thinks We All Need to Rethink Our Diets

Chicago restaurant owner Andy Kalish has come to the conclusion that we all need to eat more plants, and his reasoning might surprise you.

Interview

Dear Gordon Ramsay, Go Vegan Already

by Tanya Flink

Recipe

5 Reasons Why I Eat the Beyond Burger (Spoiler Alert: It Has Nothing to Do With Nutrition)

by Nicole Axworthy

Home + Lifestyle

VegNews Readers’ Top 10 Picks for Netflix Binge-Watching During Quarantine

From romantic comedies to reality shows, here are the must-watch shows your fellow veg-heads are currently obsessed with.

Opinion

If Your Activism Doesn’t Reject Anti-Asian Rhetoric, You’re a Hypocrite

Anti-Asian attitudes, finger-pointing, and xenophobia are another set of side effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Health + Wellness

7 Steps to Becoming a Healthier Vegan

Eating more cupcakes and cheese than fresh fruit and greens? Listen to these simple bites of advice.

News

As the World Burns: “Vegans Are Destroying the Planet” and Other Half-Baked Claims

When meat-eaters point a finger at vegans for consuming “water-intensive” crops, three fingers point right back at them.

Opinion

The Coronavirus: Let’s Talk About the Consequences of Eating Animals (Without Being Racist)

This is the ideal time to talk about the risks of animal agriculture, rather than reigniting old forms of racism against Chinese culture that should have been retired long ago.

Opinion

Dear Men: Eating Soy (or Impossible Whoppers) Won’t Give You Man Boobs

There is no evidence that consuming soy will make you grow breasts. Dairy, on the other hand, probably could.

Restaurants

A Tearful Goodbye to a New York Vegan Institution

Thank you, Candle 79, for 17 glorious years of revolutionizing plant-based cuisine.

Opinion

Influencers Ditching Veganism is an Overcooked Way of Getting More Clicks

Yet another influencer broke up with veganism because of her desire for more attention. Can we move on from this clichéd attempt at doing it?

Opinion

Personal Purity and the Vegan Politics of a Shared Burger Grill

Criticizing the cooking methods of fast-food restaurants’ plant-based options is hindering veganism in more ways than one, and validating the notion that plant-based customers are impossible to please.