Today's Top Vegan Activism Stories

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.

News

This Shell Gas Station Now Has a 24/7 Vegan Convenience Store Inside

Hangry Planet is a vegan convenience store that offers a curated selection of vegan meals and snacks along with a gas station and virtual-reality car wash.

by Nicole Axworthy

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.

News

Billie Eilish Leads Six-Day “Overheated” Climate Event During London Tour Stop

by Nicole Axworthy

News

First-of-Its-Kind Online Toolkit Helps Animal Farmers Transition to Growing Plants

by Nicole Axworthy

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.