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Jamie Raskin and 31 Other Congress Members Push for Meatless Meals at All Federal Facilities
Congressman Jamie Raskin and 31 Congress members urge President Joe Biden to put at least one vegetarian entrée on the menu of every federal cafeteria to improve the health of Americans and mitigate the climate crisis.
by Anna Starostinetskaya

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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.

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California Is First State to Support Plant-Based School Meals with Historic $700 Million Investment
California’s new $300 billion budget includes funding for initiatives that will increase plant-based meal options at schools.

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Taika Waititi’s ‘Save Ralph’ Nabs Major Award in Cannes. Is the End Near for Cosmetic Animal Testing?
Humane Society International scores a big win at the Cannes Lions Festival for its short film ‘Save Ralph’—which features characters voiced by Taika Waititi, Ricky Gervias, Zac Efron, Olivia Munn, and more—made in support of its initiative to end cosmetic animal testing worldwide.

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Illinois Adopts Plant-Based School Lunch Program for Nearly 2 Million Children
New legislation puts plant-based meals on the menu across public schools in Illinois where approximately 2 million students are currently enrolled.

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Washington, DC Gets First Veg Restaurant Week. Why Mayor Muriel Bowser Supports It.
Washington, DC will celebrate its first vegan restaurant week thanks to a proclamation signed by Mayor Muriel Bowser that recognizes the health and environmental benefits of a plant-based diet.

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Ted Cruz Gets Trolled By Vegan Eggs Over His Climate Change Denial
As part of a new campaign, vegan egg-maker Eat Just is calling out climate change deniers—including Texas Senator Ted Cruz—in an effort to push for stronger climate action in Congress.

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.

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Tofurky Wins Historic Free Speech Lawsuit. Can Use “Burger” and “Sausage” Labels on Plant-Based Meat.
After a challenge by vegan brand Tofurky, a federal court in Louisiana halted the enforcement of a labeling law that would fine the company $500 daily for every use of terms such as “plant-based burger” and “meatless sausage.”

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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.
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How This Vegan Chicken Kyiv Is Helping Ukrainians in Crisis
United Kingdom’s Better Naked brand is changing the name of its vegan “Chicken Kiev” to “Chicken Kyiv” and donating 50 percent of its profits to humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine.

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Billie Eilish Takes to Capitol Hill to Support Federal Vegan School Lunch Program
Billie Eilish took a quick detour from her Happier Than Ever World Tour to speak out in support of the Healthy Future Students and Earth Act, proposed legislation that incentivizes school districts to serve plant-based meals.

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China’s 5-Year Plan Includes Plant-Based Eggs, Cultured Meat. Why That’s a Big Deal.
The 14th Five-Year Plan of China sets forth a national strategy toward a better food system that includes research and development of plant-based eggs and cultured meat, a shift that is sure to influence the rest of the world.

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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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“Perfectly Imperfect” NYC Mayor Eric Adams Admits to Eating Fish; Commits to Vegan City Initiatives.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams admits he is “perfectly imperfect” when it comes to his diet but will continue to implement plant-based initiatives to help New Yorkers thrive.

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Hawaii Just Became the First State to Ban Shark Fishing
Knowingly capturing, entangling, and killing a shark within Hawaii’s marine waters is now a misdemeanor with hefty fines.

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Eric Adams Makes History as New York City’s First Vegan Mayor
Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams is now the mayor of New York City, the first vegan person to be elected to the office.

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COP26 Puts Carbon Footprints on Event Menus. Why Are Beef and Bacon Still Served?
World leaders at COP26 were presented with a “plant-forward” menu labeled with carbon footprints to bring awareness to how different foods impact the environment. With their damage on display, beef and bacon were still at the top of the menu.

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US Court Recognizes Animals as Legal Persons for the First Time
During an ongoing Colombian lawsuit, a US district court just recognized the approximately 100 hippos living along the Magdalena river in Colombia as legal persons.

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The USDA Just Invested $10 Million in Lab-Grown Meat
In its first investment into the lab-grown meat space, the USDA awarded $10 million to Tufts University to establish the National Institute for Cellular Agriculture.

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Billie Eilish, Moby, and Joaquin Phoenix Demand COP26 Stop Ignoring Animal Agriculture’s Role in Climate Crisis
A group of 18 celebrities, including Billie Eilish, Moby, and Joaquin Phoenix, just sent an urgent demand to the COP26 president to highlight the importance of including animal agriculture in climate talks.

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EU Votes for Plan to Phase Out 10 Million Animals from Testing Labs
The European Parliament just voted for an action plan to be put into place that phases out the 10 million lab animals the EU exploits every year and replaces them with efficient, human-relevant technologies.

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Mexico Just Banned Cosmetic Animal Testing in a North American First
Mexico is the first country in North America to outlaw cosmetic animal testing. Will the US be next?

Interview
The Truth About Craigslist’s ‘Free’ Animals
We discuss Craigslist’s free animal ads with animal rescuer Paw Prints in the Sand to uncover the truth behind these posts.

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This Organization Has Served 6,000 Vegan Meals to Houseless People in LA and Its Good Deeds Made Rachael Ray Cry
Amid Los Angeles’ ongoing houseless crisis, The Martha Project—which was just featured on the Rachael Ray Show—provides high-quality, homemade vegan meals to the city’s unhoused population.
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Miyoko’s Creamery Wins Lawsuit Against California, Setting Precedent for Using “Dairy” Labels on Vegan Butter
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Barack Obama Celebrates His 60th Birthday With a Vegan Food-Tech Feast
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Berkeley Becomes First US City to Commit to Vegan Meals
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Zoos Drug Animals to Force Mating. A New York Bill Could Put That Practice to an End.
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EU’s Historic Ban: Factory Farm Cages to Be Phased Out for 300 Million Animals By 2027
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NYC Is One Step Closer to Getting Its First Vegan Mayor
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Turkey Will No Longer Classify Animals as Commodities
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Illinois Becomes Fifth State to Ban Retail Pet Sales
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UK to Ban Keeping Elephants Captive in Zoos
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Maine Just Became the Sixth State to Ban Sales of Cosmetics Tested on Animals
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Greta Thunberg Calls Out Hypocrisy of World Leaders for Eating Steak and Lobster at Climate Summit
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The US Senate Just Passed a Ban on Shark Fin Sales
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Estonia Becomes First Baltic Nation to Ban Fur Farming
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Dairy Lobby Fails to Convince EU to Censor Dairy-Free Labels
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Seaspiracy Producer Demands Biden Shut Down Fish Factory Farms
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Hawaii To Become Sixth State to End Cosmetic Animal Testing
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Biden Urged to Slash US Animal Production by 50 Percent by 2040 to Meet Climate Goals
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Maryland Set to Become Fifth State to Ban Cosmetic Animal Testing
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UK’s Leading Luxury Fashion Labels Demand Boris Johnson Ban Fur
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VP Kamala Harris Is Now Vegan Before 6pm, Makes Official Stop at Vegan Taco Shop
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Virginia Just Became the 4th State to Ban Cosmetic Animal Testing
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Senator Cory Booker Confirms Girlfriend Rosario Dawson Is Vegan
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15 Vegan Women Activists of Color You Need to Know About
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NYC Mayor’s Office Urges New Yorkers to Slash Beef by 50 Percent
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