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Why Big Meat Has an Ugly Human Rights Problem

The meat industry is associated with animal rights violations, environmental damage, and health risks. But it’s also rife with human rights issues.

September 6, 2026

Did Big Meat Hijack America’s Dietary Guidelines? Why These Doctors Are Suing the Government. Did Big Meat Hijack America’s Dietary Guidelines? Why These Doctors Are Suing the Government.

September 2, 2026

These Goldfish Were Restaurant Decor. Then They Won Legal Rights. These Goldfish Were Restaurant Decor. Then They Won Legal Rights.

August 17, 2026

A Fox in Scotland Stole Some Milk. The Internet Blamed Vegans. Obviously. A Fox in Scotland Stole Some Milk. The Internet Blamed Vegans. Obviously.

August 11, 2026

Why Trump Just Made It Easier to Kill Manatees and Butterflies Why Trump Just Made It Easier to Kill Manatees and Butterflies

August 10, 2026

Brazil Just Banned Foie Gras Entirely. Now France Is Mad. Brazil Just Banned Foie Gras Entirely. Now France Is Mad.

August 6, 2026

California Just Declared War on Mystery Menu Ingredients—And Vegans Are Winning Big California Just Declared War on Mystery Menu Ingredients—And Vegans Are Winning Big

July 7, 2026

One Tragedy May Have Changed the Future of Horse Carriages in New York Forever. One Tragedy May Have Changed the Future of Horse Carriages in New York Forever.

July 1, 2026

How Philadelphia Just Beat New York to a Horse-Carriage Ban How Philadelphia Just Beat New York to a Horse-Carriage Ban

June 23, 2026

Zohran Mamdani Just Made a Lifelong Vegan the Leader of New York City’s Food Policy Zohran Mamdani Just Made a Lifelong Vegan the Leader of New York City’s Food Policy

June 18, 2026

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A Central Park Horse Just Collapsed and Died. Mayor Mamdani Says It’s Time for a Ban.

The death of a carriage horse in Central Park has renewed calls to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani backing the move.

June 15, 2026

Why Taylor Lorenz’s Controversial Take on Vegan Cream Cheese Has Republicans Angry Why Taylor Lorenz’s Controversial Take on Vegan Cream Cheese Has Republicans Angry

May 28, 2026

Trump Calls Rising Texas Democrat “Weak … Pathetic … Vegan” for Ordering a Non-Vegan Taco Trump Calls Rising Texas Democrat “Weak … Pathetic … Vegan” for Ordering a Non-Vegan Taco

May 19, 2026

The Hidden Climate Crisis: 6 Ways Animal Agriculture is Breaking the Planet The Hidden Climate Crisis: 6 Ways Animal Agriculture is Breaking the Planet

April 22, 2026

160 Sanctuaries Just Took an Historic Stand Against the Industry That Kills Animals 160 Sanctuaries Just Took an Historic Stand Against the Industry That Kills Animals

April 16, 2026

In a World of AI and Meat-Eating Trolls, Being a Vegan Creator Sucks Right Now In a World of AI and Meat-Eating Trolls, Being a Vegan Creator Sucks Right Now

April 9, 2026

Can We Trust Fast-Food Mascots? Unsurprisingly, It’s a No Can We Trust Fast-Food Mascots? Unsurprisingly, It’s a No

Exclusive: The Real Truth Behind Meat’s Surge in Popularity Exclusive: The Real Truth Behind Meat’s Surge in Popularity

Inside RFK Jr.’s Forgotten War on Big Meat Inside RFK Jr.’s Forgotten War on Big Meat

This Week in Food News: Vegan Ramen Hits Whole Foods, Oatly Banned From Using Word ‘Milk,’ and a New Snack From Bitchin’ Sauce This Week in Food News: Vegan Ramen Hits Whole Foods, Oatly Banned From Using Word ‘Milk,’ and a New Snack From Bitchin’ Sauce

Regenerative Farming and $700 Million Have Made Your Oat Milk Political Now Regenerative Farming and $700 Million Have Made Your Oat Milk Political Now

Report: Why Factory Farms Keep Spreading While Better Food Systems Get Shut Out Report: Why Factory Farms Keep Spreading While Better Food Systems Get Shut Out

Trump Wants Cheaper Groceries. That May Not Mean a Healthier Food System. Trump Wants Cheaper Groceries. That May Not Mean a Healthier Food System.

Paris’ Arpège Goes Plant‑Based Amid EU Crackdown on Vegan Meat Paris’ Arpège Goes Plant‑Based Amid EU Crackdown on Vegan Meat

Why Vegan and Dairy-Free Foods Will Be on More School Lunch Menus Next Year Why Vegan and Dairy-Free Foods Will Be on More School Lunch Menus Next Year

What a Giant $20 Erewhon Strawberry Says About the Future of Food What a Giant $20 Erewhon Strawberry Says About the Future of Food

France’s Soy Crackdown Sparks Debate Over Science, Sustainability, and Plant-Based Policy France’s Soy Crackdown Sparks Debate Over Science, Sustainability, and Plant-Based Policy

The Historical Roots of Black Farming: Black VegFest Founder on Liberation and Resistance The Historical Roots of Black Farming: Black VegFest Founder on Liberation and Resistance

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‘A Victory of Common Sense’: France Will No Longer Ban ‘Meat’ Words for Plant-Based Products ‘A Victory of Common Sense’: France Will No Longer Ban ‘Meat’ Words for Plant-Based Products

The FDA’s New ‘Best By’ Food Label Strategy Will Save Americans Millions and Reduce Waste The FDA’s New ‘Best By’ Food Label Strategy Will Save Americans Millions and Reduce Waste

Milk Labeling Debate Intensifies as New Dietary Guidelines Favor Increasing Plant-Based Options Milk Labeling Debate Intensifies as New Dietary Guidelines Favor Increasing Plant-Based Options

Documentary Spotlights Impossible Foods’ Rise As Europe Finally Green Lights Its Burgers: “An Important Step” Documentary Spotlights Impossible Foods’ Rise As Europe Finally Green Lights Its Burgers: “An Important Step”

New Platform “Kamala’s Recipes” Supports the Kamala Harris Campaign Through Cooking New Platform “Kamala’s Recipes” Supports the Kamala Harris Campaign Through Cooking

Food News of the Week: Zombie Takis, Election Day Bagels, and Domino’s Dairy-Free Mozzarella Food News of the Week: Zombie Takis, Election Day Bagels, and Domino’s Dairy-Free Mozzarella

Child Labor in the Meat Industry: “Conditions Are Dickensian” Child Labor in the Meat Industry: “Conditions Are Dickensian”

RNC Attendees Loved This Vegan Jackfruit “Brisket” Almost as Much as They Love Trump RNC Attendees Loved This Vegan Jackfruit “Brisket” Almost as Much as They Love Trump

The Billionaire Paradox: Will Bezos, Branson, and Gates Save or Destroy the Food System? The Billionaire Paradox: Will Bezos, Branson, and Gates Save or Destroy the Food System?

As France Reverses Course on Vegan Labeling Ban, 3 Meaty French Meat Companies to Watch As France Reverses Course on Vegan Labeling Ban, 3 Meaty French Meat Companies to Watch

Beware of “Grass-Fed” and “Free Range” Labels—Why Sustainable, Ethical Meat Doesn’t Exist Beware of “Grass-Fed” and “Free Range” Labels—Why Sustainable, Ethical Meat Doesn’t Exist

2 Wins for Octopus Lovers: Mycelium-Based Tentacles and a Historic Farm Ban 2 Wins for Octopus Lovers: Mycelium-Based Tentacles and a Historic Farm Ban

Vegan Food Brands Are Channeling Banksy With Radical, Political Marketing. Can It Change Our Food System? Vegan Food Brands Are Channeling Banksy With Radical, Political Marketing. Can It Change Our Food System?

Will France’s Ban on “Meat” Terms on Plant-Based Products Hurt the Industry? Here’s What 3 Experts Have to Say Will France’s Ban on “Meat” Terms on Plant-Based Products Hurt the Industry? Here’s What 3 Experts Have to Say

Amsterdam Is Vying With 24 Other Cities for the Title of “Plant-Based Capital” Amsterdam Is Vying With 24 Other Cities for the Title of “Plant-Based Capital”

There’s a Bonkers Debate About Potatoes Not Being Vegetables. Countless Health Studies Say Otherwise. There’s a Bonkers Debate About Potatoes Not Being Vegetables. Countless Health Studies Say Otherwise.

Baltimore Makes History as First US City to Declare January “Veganuary” Month Baltimore Makes History as First US City to Declare January “Veganuary” Month

California’s Prop 12 Is Now in Effect. Here’s What It Means for Your Food, Whether You Live In the State or Not. California’s Prop 12 Is Now in Effect. Here’s What It Means for Your Food, Whether You Live In the State or Not.

Could This Lawsuit Against Dunkin’ Finally End Vegan Milk Surcharges? Experts Weigh In Could This Lawsuit Against Dunkin’ Finally End Vegan Milk Surcharges? Experts Weigh In

Move Over, Los Angeles and NYC: These 3 City Council Votes Could Make Pittsburgh the New Vegan Capital Move Over, Los Angeles and NYC: These 3 City Council Votes Could Make Pittsburgh the New Vegan Capital

Uh-Oh, the World’s Biggest Climate Conference Just Became a Platform for Big Meat and Dairy Uh-Oh, the World’s Biggest Climate Conference Just Became a Platform for Big Meat and Dairy

Why Joaquin Phoenix Wants You To Talk About This Movie With Everyone You Know Why Joaquin Phoenix Wants You To Talk About This Movie With Everyone You Know

Animal Law With Animal Outlook: What Is Animal Law? Animal Law With Animal Outlook: What Is Animal Law?

Can the 2023 Farm Bill Help Vegan Food Gain More Momentum? Can the 2023 Farm Bill Help Vegan Food Gain More Momentum?