
Activism
Do Animals Feel Pain? Here’s What We Know
Do animals feel pain the same way that humans do? Let’s take a look at how pain works and what animals feel.
by Kat Smith

News
Why Lizzo’s “Good As Hell” Is the New Anthem of Going Vegan
Lizzo’s hit single is the soundtrack of a new celebrity-packed video that promotes going vegan to feel “good as hell.”

Hot Products
8 Vegan Companies That Give Back to Animals
From vegan milk chocolate to cruelty-free jewelry, these eight vegan-forward companies help you put your dollar where it counts by donating a percentage of sales to animal welfare causes.

News
50 Percent of Supplements Contain Hidden Animal Byproducts. New Campaign Pushes for Transparency.
A new report by the Transparent Label Campaign reveals a lack of transparency about the hidden animal ingredients in supplements.

News
Why Did Turkey Just Ban Vegan Cheese?
Turkey’s vegan association says the ban on vegan cheese is a violation of rights for consumers and manufacturers of plant-based products.

Celebrities
All the Times Pamela Anderson Bared It All For Animals
Pamela Anderson’s style of animal rights activism will make you look.

Home + Lifestyle
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.

News
‘Cowspiracy’ Filmmaker Backs New Film On the 2.5 Billion Animals Used for Fashion
Directed by Rebecca Cappelli and co-produced by ‘Cowspiracy’ co-director Keegan Kuhn, ‘SLAY’ aims to shed light on the fashion industry’s cruel animal practices.

News
All the Vegan Winners of the 2022 James Beard Awards
The vegan culinary experts behind The Korean Vegan and the BlackForager were among the winners of this year’s prestigious James Beard Awards.

News
This Jewish Vegan Deli Is Bringing Its Meatless Reubens to Seattle
Portland’s Ben & Esther’s wants to make Jewish vegan deli food, including carrot lox bagels and vegan corned beef Reubens, accessible across the country—starting with expansion to Seattle.
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News
New Farm Sanctuary Course Explores Veganism Through a Social Justice Lens
Farm Sanctuary’s 13-week virtual program explores veganism, the treatment of farmed animals, and patterns of oppression and injustice in the United States food system.

News
Is Vegan Food a Right? Why a New Lawsuit Says Yes
The Vegan Association of Turkey is suing the country’s university council for ignoring vegan students’ right to healthy, balanced food options in its 205 university dining halls.

News
This Startup is Disrupting the $89 Billion Cheese Industry With the Same Technology as Perfect Day
Change Foods is on a mission to replicate casein—the main dairy protein in cheese making—by using precision fermentation instead of cows.

News
James Cromwell Joins Celebrities in Protest of Starbucks’ Vegan Milk Upcharge
Actor James Cromwell joins a growing list of celebrities—including Alicia Silverstone and Sir Paul McCartney—who are calling upon Starbucks to drop its vegan milk upcharge.

Activism
33 Vegan Asians & Pacific Islanders to Follow On Instagram
From food photographers to YouTubers with millions of subscribers, these foodie-centric accounts helmed by vegan Asians and Pacific Islanders are a must follow.

News
For Alicia Silverstone, Mother’s Day Is About Shutting Down Factory Farms
This Mother’s Day, the longtime vegan actress and activist Alicia Silverstone is putting animal moms in the spotlight and urging fans to help shut down factory farms.

Interview
Vegan Industry Pioneers Reflect on 52 Years of Earth Day’s Influence On the Food System
Seth Tibbott and Miyoko Schinner look back at Earth Day’s beginnings, how it influenced their vegan brands, and share their visions for a greener future.

Advice
20 Vegan Sustainable Living Instagrammers to Follow This Earth Day
From low-waste living tips to gorgeous sustainable fashion suggestions, these activists and influencers are helping us live greener than ever.

News
How Billie Eilish Is Turning Nike Vegan, One Sneaker Collection at a Time
In a second collaboration with Nike, Billie Eilish is redesigning the iconic Air Force 1 sneakers to be vegan and sustainable, and launching a matching apparel collection, too.

Home + Lifestyle
Easter or Not, Bunnies Deserve Better. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Exploit or Eat Them.
The world’s most exploited animal, bunnies are playful and inquisitive, and we should celebrate them year round.

News
Antibiotic-Free Claims on Animal Products Can’t Be Trusted, New Study Finds
A new study published in Science found that the “Raised Without Antibiotics” label used on animal products lacks integrity.

Politics
How Vegan Organizations Are Helping Ukraine
From animal rescue efforts to independent vegan restaurant donations, these efforts prove that we all can make a difference in Ukraine from abroad.

News
How This Ukrainian Veterinarian Is Helping Save Animals in War-Torn Kyiv
After fleeing his home, veterinarian Vladyslav Matviichuk set up a makeshift hospital in his parents’ kitchen to help animals in Kyiv.

Fashion + Beauty
30 Women-Owned Vegan Businesses to Support Today
These badass, women-owned, vegan companies are changing the world one compassionate product at a time.

News
Legal Victory: Court Directs DA to Prosecute Former Nestlé Dairy Supplier for Animal Cruelty
In a new ruling, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania is directing the state’s District Attorney to prosecute Martin Farms—a former Nestlé dairy supplier—for animal cruelty charges.
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Wellness
25 Black Vegan Instagrammers You Need to Follow ASAP
by Sarah McLaughlin

Black Lives Matter
17 Vegan Black-Owned Food Brands to Support During Black History Month
by Nicole Axworthy

News
Veganuary Founder Raises $14 Million to Take Chickens Out of the Food System
by Anna Starostinetskaya

News
South Central LA’s New Café Serves Vegan Food Inspired by African Diaspora
by Jocelyn Martinez

Cookbooks
15 New Vegan Books for a Deliciously Ethical 2022
by Sarah McLaughlin

News
Beyond’s Meatless Chicken Arrives at KFC and More Vegan Food News of the Week
by Anna Starostinetskaya

News
This Year, Someone New Is Signing Up for Veganuary Every 2.5 Seconds
by Nicole Axworthy

News
Starbucks Drops Vegan Milk Upcharge at 1,020 UK Stores. Is the US Next?
by Anna Starostinetskaya

News
New Era of High Fashion: Italy Votes to Shut Down Fur Farming
by Anna Starostinetskaya

Hot Products
The 10 Best Vegan Holiday Gifts, According to Billie Eilish’s Mom Maggie Baird
by Sarah McLaughlin

News
Fur Is Dead: ELLE Bans Fur From Its 45 Editions Globally
by Anna Starostinetskaya

News
Beef Production Is Destroying the Amazon. Turns Out, Leather Is, Too.
by Anna Starostinetskaya

Changemakers
A New Fundraising Effort to Provide 55 Million Vegan Meals in North America
by Andrew Alexander

Activism
12 Wonderful Turkey Facts That Will Make Your Thanksgiving a Vegan One
by Shriya Swaminathan

News
Why Travel Giant Expedia Will No Longer Sell Tickets to SeaWorld
by Anna Starostinetskaya

News
Denny’s Commits to Launching New Vegan Breakfast Options
by Anna Starostinetskaya

News
North America’s First Sanctuary For Rescued Whales Set to Open in 2023
by Nicole Axworthy

News
COP26 Puts Carbon Footprints on Event Menus. Why Are Beef and Bacon Still Served?
by Anna Starostinetskaya

News
H&M’s New Vegan Collection Showcases the Best in Animal-Free Fashion
by Anna Starostinetskaya

News
US Court Recognizes Animals as Legal Persons for the First Time
by Anna Starostinetskaya

News
Rock Legend Bryan Adams Just Helped Launch a New Vegan Dairy Company
by Nicole Axworthy

News
Want To Date A Vegan Celebrity? Alicia Silverstone Just Joined Dating App Bumble
by Anna Starostinetskaya

News
LA’s Vegan Bodega Helps Communities In Need. Now, It’s Coming to Atlanta.
by Jocelyn Martinez

News
Saint Laurent Just Dropped Fur. These Are the Last-Remaining Hold Out Brands.
by Anna Starostinetskaya