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Puppy Mill Interview with Carole Davis - Interview with Carole Davis about Puppy Mills
Interview with Carole Davis regarding puppy mills, the West Hollywood ordinance banning the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores, and advice for fellow animal rights activists.

Puppy Mill Interview with Carole Davis - Interview with Carole Davis about Puppy Mills
Interview with Carole Davis regarding puppy mills, the West Hollywood ordinance banning the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores, and advice for fellow animal rights activists.

Puppy Mill Legislation Withdrawn in Suffolk County, NY
A proposal in Suffolk County, NY, to ban the sales of puppies in pet stores was withdrawn on Monday.

Puppy Mills - What is a Puppy Mill?
While some animal advocates oppose all dog breeding, some find puppy mills especially objectionable.

Puppy Mills and the Slippery Slope
I've been getting some interesting comments against Missouri's Prop B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act. Some bizarre, some full of paranoia. What possible

RFK, Jr.: Pig Farms More Dangerous than Terrorists
RFK, Jr.: Pig Farms More Dangerous than Terrorists

Ranchers Commit Arson, But Not Terrorism
Two ranchers with disagreements with the federal Bureau of Land Management have been indicted for allegedly setting fires to BLM lands. But don't hold

Raw Vegan - What is a Raw Vegan Diet
What is a raw vegan diet, and how it is different from a vegan diet or a vegetarian diet?

Reader Stories: Animal Rescue Stories
Readers submit their favorite stories of rescued animals.

Reporting Animal Cruelty in Your Community
Learn more about what constitutes animal cruelty, why reporting animal cruelty is important, who you should call and general guidelines for making your report.

Rescued Through Petfinder.com - : Animal Rescue Stories
How we rescued a mystery mutt through Petfinder.com

Rescued chickens at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Photo of rescued chickens at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA

Rescued chickens at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Photo of rescued chickens at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA

Rescued cow at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Photo of rescued cow at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA

Rescued cows at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA
Photo of rescued cows at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA

Rescued lamb at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.
Photo of rescued lamb at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.

Rescued pigs at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.
Photo of rescued pigs at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.

Rescued sheep at Farm Sanctuary
Photo of rescued sheep at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY, USA

Rescued turkeys at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.
Photo of rescued turkeys at Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY.

Rescued, Adopted Animal Stories - Readers Submit Stories of Rescued & Adopted Animals
Readers submit their favorite stories of rescued animals.

Review of Earthlings Film - Earthlings on DVD Review
Review of the documentary film 'Earthlings' on DVD. Two-thirds of the footage is undercover videos, taking the viewer to places where video cameras would probably never be allowed, including a circus elephant training facility, where an elephant trainer explains to a new employee how to dig the hook into an elephant’s flesh and twist it in order to teach the elephant to obey.

Richmond, BC Bans Sale of Rabbits
Richmond, BC Bans Sale of Rabbits

Right to Hunt on the Ballot in Arizona, Arkansas, South Carolina and Tennessee
In an effort to thwart animal protection groups, hunting proponents in four states have put referendums on the November 2 ballot that would make hunting a

Rights v. Welfare
The distinction between an animal rights group and an animal welfare group is sometimes fuzzy. While the public or the media might call any animal advocacy

Ringling Beats Animals
File photo of a Ringling Bros. elephant and trainer. Manny Ceneta / Getty Images A new undercover video shot by PETA shows Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

Ringling Bros. Circus Elephant Lawsuit - Understanding the Court's Opinion in the Ringling Bros. Circus Elephant Lawsuit
A plain English explanation of the court's December 30, 2009 opinion in the Ringling Bros. elephant abuse lawsuit, brought by Tom Rider and Animal Protection Institute under the Endangered Species Act.

Ringling Bros. Circus Trial Begins; Elephant Cruelty Alleged
Ringling Bros. Circus Trial Begins; Elephant Cruelty Alleged

Ringling Bros. Elephant Abuse Trial - 2009 Ringling Bros. Elephant Abuse Trial
WASHINGTON - MARCH 21: Elephants from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus stand together as they walk past the U.S. Capitol building to the MCI center March 21, 2005 in Washington, DC. The circus is scheduled to run at the MCI Center from March 24 - March 28. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Ringling Bros. Fined for Animal Welfare Act Violations
Ringling Bros. agreed to pay a $270,000 for alleged Animal Welfare Act violations, without admitting guilt.

Ringling Bros. Fined for Animal Welfare Act Violations
Feld Entertainment, the company that owns Ringling Bros., has agreed to pay a $270,000 fine in order to settle claims by the US Department of Agriculture that Ringling Bros. violated the Animal Welfare Act.

Ringling Bros. Trial Updates and Transcripts Online
Ringling Bros. Trial Updates and Transcripts Online

Rocky Mountain Wolves Protected, Alaska Wolves Not
In two separate court cases last week, wolves in the Rocky Mountains were protected, but aerial shooting of wolves and bears in Alaska was allowed to

Sabra, though not an official exhibitor, gives out free samples of pita chips and hummus at the New York City Veggie Pride Parade, May 15, 2011.
Sabra, though not an official exhibitor, gives out free samples of pita chips and hummus at the New York City Veggie Pride Parade, May 15, 2011.

San Francisco Considers Ban on Pet Sales
San Francisco Considers Ban on Pet Sales

Sanchon, vegan restaurant, Seoul, South Korea
Sanchon, vegan restaurant, Seoul, South Korea http://sanchon.com/index.php

Sanchon, vegan restaurant, Seoul, South Korea
Sanchon, vegan restaurant, Seoul, South Korea http://sanchon.com/index.php

Sarah Palin Covered Up Polar Bear Info
Sarah Palin Covered Up Polar Bear Info

Sarah Palin's Speech Written by Animal Advocate Matthew Scully
Sarah Palin's Speech Written by Animal Advocate Matthew Scully

Save False Killer Whales
The U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service is accepting public comments on a proposal to list Hawaiian false killer whales under the Endangered Species Act.

Save Idaho Wolves
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services plans to kill 80% of the wolves living in central Idaho as part of a predator control program.

Save Polar Bears Worldwide
Urge the Obama administration to protect polar bears worldwide at the next meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

Save Polar Bears and Other Endangered Species
Save Polar Bears and Other Endangered Species

Save Rocky Mountain Wolves
U.S. residents, your senators need to hear from you to protect Rocky Mountain wolves. According to Defenders of Wildlife, a provision hidden in a continuing

Save Wolves from Aerial Gunning
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to reduce the number of wolves in their Lolo zone from an estimated 70-120 wolves to just 20-30. Why? To boost the elk population for hunters.

Saving Circus Elephants - How to Save Circus Elephants
What should we do with circus elephants? Where should they go if they're not in the circus any more.

Scales of Justice
Scales of Justice, Visions of America, Joe Sohm

Scientific Requirements of Endangered Species Act Restored
Spotted OwlAlan and Sandy Carey / Getty Images Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced yesterday that they would

Sea Shepherd Captain Paul Watson Arrested
The founder and head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Captain Paul Watson, was arrested in Germany on Saturday, May 12 for extradition to Costa Rica where he could face the death penalty. Learn what you can do.

Sea Shepherd Founder Paul Watson - Interview with Sea Shepherd Founder Paul Watson
Interview with Captain Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, about Greenpeace, pigs, fish, meat-eating environmentalists and the TV series Whale Wars.

Sea Shepherd Founder Paul Watson - Interview with Sea Shepherd Founder Paul Watson
Interview with Captain Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, about Greenpeace, pigs, fish, meat-eating environmentalists and the TV series Whale Wars.

Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin - Photos of the Steve Irwin, Sea Shepherd
Photos taken aboard the Steve Irwin, the flagship of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, during their visit to New York City in April, 2010.

Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin - Photos of the Steve Irwin, Sea Shepherd
Photos taken aboard the Steve Irwin, the flagship of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, during their visit to New York City in April, 2010.

Sea Shepherd to Bill Canadian Government
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has announced that they intend to bill the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans $1,000 for every day of the seizure

Sea World
Killer Whale Kills Trainer Before Show At SeaWorld Caption: ORLANDO - FEBRUARY 24: The sign at the entrance to SeaWorld February 24, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. A female trainer who presumably slipped and fell in to a holding tank was fatally injured after she was attacked by an orca. This is the third human death associated with the killer whale according to the Humane Society of the United States. (Photo by Matt Stroshane/Getty Images) Date created: 24 Feb 2010 Editorial image #:97030782

Sea World Tragedy Was Avoidable
In a terrible tragedy, a killer whale at SeaWorld Orlando killed his trainer, Dawn Brancheau, on Wednesday. Tilikum, who is 30 years old and weighs over 12,000

SeaWorld Fined for Trainer's Death
SeaWorld Fined for Trainer's Death

SeaWorld's Downward Spiral
On Tuesday, an orca at SeaWorld San Diego died suddenly and mysteriously after being noticeably sick for only one day. Twelve-year-old Sumar was born in

Semi-Vegetarian Diet - What is the Semi-Vegetarian Diet
What is the semi-vegetarian diet, and how is it different from the vegetarian diet?

Sex and Sexism in the Animal Rights Movement - What's Wrong with Sexism in the Animal Rights Movement?
Sexual campaigns and misogynistic language do little, if anything, to help the animal rights movement, but cause a great deal of harm to the movement itself as well as society as a whole. Attacks on someone’s gender, race, religion, class, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation are never justified.

Sex and Sexism in the Animal Rights Movement - What's Wrong with Sexism in the Animal Rights Movement?
Sexual campaigns and misogynistic language do little, if anything, to help the animal rights movement, but cause a great deal of harm to the movement itself as well as society as a whole. Attacks on someone’s gender, race, religion, class, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation are never justified.

Sexism in the Animal Rights Movement
Last week, I was disappointed to see animal rights advocates use the terms

Shannon Keith, Fur Free WeHo - Interview with Shannon Keith of Fur Free West Hollywood
Interview with Shannon Keith, animal rights attorney and a campaign co-organizer for Fur Free West Hollywood. In September of 2011, West Hollywood, CA became the first town in the United States to ban the sale of fur.

Share Your Rescued Animal's Story
Buddy was rescued from a puppy mill. Read his story here. So many of us have rescued companion animals, and have met rescued animals at sanctuaries. And

Shark Finning FAQ - What is Shark Finning
Are bans against shark fin soup racist? What is shark finning? Why is it considered cruel? Is it illegal? How many sharks are killed this way?

Shoot, Shovel and Shut Up - What is Shoot, Shovel and Shut Up?
Shoot, shovel and shut up is an illegal way of dealing with animals.

Should Fido's Care be Tax-Deductible?
A bill by Thaddeus McCotter (R, MI) would allow people to deduct up to $3,500 per year from their income taxes for pet care expenses. The Humanity and Pets

Should Intelligence Determine Personhood?
Separate studies by two scientists indicate that dolphins are second in intelligence only to humans, and that we should therefore reconsider keeping them in

Shrimp "Bycatch"
During a recent visit to the American Museum of Natural History, I walked through the Hall of Biodiversity and looked at a small but impressive exhibit on the

Siamese Cat Saved, Just Before He Was Brought to the Pound - : Animal Rescue Stories
Rescued Siamese cat, Peri, is now the pampered prince of the house.

Silk - Why Vegans Don't Wear Silk
Some people are surprised that vegans don't wear silk. Find out what silk is, how silk is made, and why vegans don't wear silk.

Single Issue Campaign - What is a Single Issue Campaign
In the animal rights movement, what is a single issue campaign? Why are they controversial, and how are they different from vegan education?

Single Issue Campaigns
How do you feel about single-issue campaigns? In the first installment of his Thinking Vegan Consortium, titled,

Slaughter and a Certain Comfort Level
A school in Kent, England, went ahead with plans to slaughter a lamb raised by the students, despite protests by children and parents. The school started the

Slaughter of Downed Cows Banned in US
Downed dairy cow being dragged to slaughter.Photo courtesy of Farm Sanctuary. The US Department of Agriculture has banned the slaughter of

Slowing Human Population Growth Would Save Animals
A new study finds that slowing population growth would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about one-third the amount needed to avoid catastrophic climate

Smell of Meat Forces Morrissey Off Stage at Coachella
Morrissey at the Coachella Festival.Kevin Winter / Getty Images Vegan* singer Morrissey left the stage at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival on Friday,

Someone left them in a bathroom to die . . . - : Animal Rescue Stories
Cat rescue story, involving abandoned and feral cats and kittens.

Spain to Support Rights for Non-Human Great Apes
The Spanish parliament has passed a resolution supporting certain rights for non-human great apes, and the resolution is expected to become law. Under the new

Spay and Neuter – If We Spay and Neuter Won’t Cats and Dog Go Extinct?
Cats and dogs will not become extinct because of spay/neuter campaigns, and here's why.

Speak Out Against Coyote Killing Contest
Speak Out Against Coyote Killing Contest

Speak Out Against Factory Farming of Fish
Fish farm in the Mediterranean Sea, Malta U.S. Rep. Don Young (yes, that Don Young) has introduced H.R.574, to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and

Speak Out Against Icelandic Whaling
Urge the Obama administration to impose trade sanctions against Iceland because of its whaling and trade in whale products. Despite a global moratorium on

Speak Out for Yellowstone Bison
Speak Out for Yellowstone Bison

Speak Up Against Dangerous Hunting Bill
The Sportsmen's Heritage Act of 2012 (S.2066/H.R. 4089, a.k.a. Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act) is a drastic and extreme attack on wildlife and the environment, and has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

Speak Up for Animals in NJ
On Monday, I participated in New Jersey Humane Lobby Day, which was organized by Kathleen Schatzmann of The Humane Society of the United States. The event

Speak Up for Wildlife in Wisconsin
A dangerous bill designed to expand hunting is pending in the Wisconsin legislature right now, and has already passed the state assembly.

Speak Up for Your Vegan Bonus
Speak Up for Your Vegan Bonus

Speaking at the Mid-Atlantic Animal Rights Coalition Symposium
Speaking at the Mid-Atlantic Animal Rights Coalition Symposium

Speciesism - What is Speciesism
What is speciesism, and why is it important?

Starting Your Own Local Group
You may find that there isn’t a local animal rights group that addresses the issue you are concerned about, so you’d like to start your own. Congratulations! Here are some tips for getting your group off the ground.

State Ag Employee Tipped Off Butterball Before Police Raid
Butterball was tipped off by a state employee before the December, 2011 police raid that resulted from the Mercy for Animals undercover investigation.

Statewide Pit Bull Ban Proposed, Then Killed in Michigan
Statewide Pit Bull Ban Proposed, Then Killed in Michigan

Stem Cell Research and Animal Experimentation - Could Stem Cell Research End Vivisection
Could stem cell research end animal experimentation some day? An analysis of whether stem cell research might end vivisection in the future, and how this impacts the animal rights and animal welfare positions.

Sticky Fingers, cinnamon roll, vegan bakery, Seoul, South Korea
Sticky Fingers, cinnamon roll, vegan bakery, Seoul, South Korea http://stickyfingers.co.kr/

Sticky Fingers, vegan bakery, Seoul, South Korea
Sticky Fingers, vegan bakery, Seoul, South Korea http://stickyfingers.co.kr/

Stop Live Pigeon Shoots and Turkey Shoots in PA
Chris Hepburn / Getty Images A bill in the Pennsylvania state legislature would ban live pigeon shoots and tethered turkey shoots. Philly.com reports that

Stop the Extinction Rider
Take action today, Monday, July 25, or as soon as possible, to protect endangered species.

Study Shows Elephants in Zoos Live Shorter Lives
Study Shows Elephants in Zoos Live Shorter Lives

Successful Vegan Halloween Experiment
The win-win-win vegan trick-or-treating method.

Summer Conferences, 2009
Summer Conferences, 2009

Summer is Conference Season
Animal rights conferences are a great way to learn more about issues, network with other activists, and develop skills and strategies. At least three

Support Bill to Prohibit Horse Slaughter
Digital Vision / Getty Images While there are no horse slaughterhouses currently operating in the US, horses are still shipped live to slaughterhouses in

Support the Bill to Ban Crush Videos
Although the federal statute banning crush videos was invalidated by the U.S. Supreme Court in April of this year, the court left the door open for new

Support the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008
Support the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008

Supreme Court Hears Animal Protection Case
Supreme Court Hears Animal Protection Case

Supreme Court Hears Animal Protection Case - 2009 Supreme Court Case
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - NOVEMBER 24: A bloody Afghan dog is bleeding with many wounds after he lost a dog fight November 24, 2006 in Kabul, Afghanistan. While the Afghan government is trying to ban the violent use of dogs for fighting, the unofficial sport remains a regular weekly event. Afghan dog fighting is popular among Afghan men who gamble on the dogs making upwards of 15,000 Afghanie (300 USD). (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

Supreme Court Invalidates Law Against Crush Videos
Dogfight victim The Supreme Court ruled today, eight to one, to invalidate the federal law against depictions of animal cruelty. The defendant in this

Swine Flu Epidemic and Pork - How Eating Pork Spreads the Swine Flu Epidemic
You probably won’t get swine flu from eating pork, but you will help spread the disease and increase the chances of another epidemic.

TAFA 2009 - Banquet
Actor Ginnifer Goodwin started off the Saturday evening banquet at Taking Action for Animals, and talked about her vegan moment: while pouring milk over her

TAFA 2009 - Exhibit Hall
TAFA 2009 - Exhibit Hall

TAFA 2009 - Saturday
TAFA 2009 - Saturday

TAFA 2009 - Sunday
TAFA 2009 - Sunday

Take Action in NYC, Pennsylvania, California and Massachusetts
Wounded pigeon from a pigeon shoot, 2010. Residents of New York City, Pennsylvania, California and Massachusetts, it's your turn! If you live in one of

Take Action in New York and Missouri
In New York, state legislators are considering

Take Action in Washington, Alaska and Indiana
Take Action in Washington, Alaska and Indiana

Take Action: Ban Crush Videos
The day after the Supreme Court's disappointing ruling that invalidated the federal ban on depictions of animal cruelty, Representative Elton Gallegly (R-CA)

Take Action: Stop Offshore Oil Drilling
Last week, President Obama and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced a plan to open new coastal areas to offshore oil and gas drilling. According to

Take Action: Support the Captive Primate Safety Act in the Senate
Take Action: Support the Captive Primate Safety Act in the Senate

Take Action: Support the Captive Primate Safety Act, H.R. 80
Are you outraged by the tragedy in Connecticut where a chimpanzee attacked a woman and then was shot to death? Do you believe that chimpanzees and other

Taking Action for Animals - Exhibit Hall
I love the exhibit hall at a conference. I love seeing what other activists are doing, and I'll admit it - it's fun to shop for food, clothing, shoes and

Taking Action for Animals - Saturday Banquet
Congressman Nick Rahall (D, WV) was named Humane Legislator of the Year, 2009 by the Humane Society Legislative Fund. Rahall is the Chairman of the House

Taking Action for Animals 2010
I'm at the Taking Action for Animals conference this weekend, volunteering at the SHowing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) table. If you're at TAFA, please

Taking Action for Animals 2010 - Humane Education
I spent most of the Taking Action for Animals conference at the SHARK booth, but I was very glad that I caught Zoe Weil's presentation on humane education

Ted Nugent, Poacher
Ted Nugent,musician and hunter, has been fined $1,750 after pleading no contest to illegally baiting deer and for failing to have a deer tag

Ted Nugent, Poaching Again
Ted Nugent has once again pled guilty to illegal hunting. This time, he illegally killed a black bear in southern Alaska. And like his previous poaching incident, he filmed and broadcast the events for his television show, Spirit of the Wild.

Teen Saves Chicken from School Slaughter Project
By the time 16-year-old Whitney Hillman learned that her Animal Science and Food Production Class was going to raise and slaughter chickens, it was too late to

Texas Court Says Pets Have Intrinsic Value - Value of a Pet is Not Just Market Value
A Texas Court has held that pets have a

Thanksgiving and Turkeys
A California turkey farm Yesterday, continuing a long-standing tradition, U.S. President Barack Obama pardoned two turkeys, Apple and Cider, at the White

That Alice Walker Animal Rights Quote
It's one of the most famous quotes in the animal rights movement, and it's attributed to Alice Walker, author of

That's Why We Don't Eat Animals
A new children's book about vegetarianism and veganism is stirring controversy among people who say the book may be

The Animal Welfare Act - Summary of the Animal Welfare Act in Plain English
Summary of the Animal Welfare Act - Which facilities are covered? Which animals are covered? Which animals are exlcuded? How does the AWA protect animals? What are the AWA regulations? What are the criticisms of the AWA?

The Cove, Whales and Sushi
On Sunday evening, a documentary about the slaughter and capture of dolphins in Japan won the Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary. When director Louie

The Cruelty of Cage Free Eggs - What’s Wrong With Cage Free Eggs
Horrible images of hens crowded in battery cages sometimes inspire people to reach for the “cage free” carton of eggs at the supermarket. But “cage free” does not mean “cruelty-free.”

The Cruelty of Foie Gras - How is Foie Gras Cruel to Animals?
Animal rights activists oppose all uses of animals and advocate veganism, but many consider foie gras to be particularly cruel.

The Farm Sanctuary van at the New York City Veggie Pride Parade, May 15, 2011
The Farm Sanctuary van at the New York City Veggie Pride Parade, May 15, 2011

The Incredible, Inedible Egg

The Love of My Life - : Animal Rescue Stories
Pacha the dog was rescued from an animal shelter in Palma de Mallorca, in Spain.

The Politics of Eating
In the animal rights movement, the impact of our diet choices is often discussed and well-recognized. You're not just eating a steak, you are contributing to

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.
The Sea Shepherd ship, the Steve Irwin, visited New York City, April 26-30, 2010 and offered free public tours. Photo by Doris Lin.

The Solution to Factory Farming
The cruelty of factory farming is well-documented, but what is the solution? Why can't we continue eating meat and other animal products and just treat the animals humanely?

The Vegan Police
Those of us who have been in the movement for a while know all about the Vegan Police - those vegan animal activist friends/acquaintances who scan every label

They'd Like to Be Under the Sea . . .
They'd Like to Be Under the Sea . . .

They're Not Always Killed
This dog in a Los Angeles shelter is safe from pound seizure. Every county in California has banned the practice. We hear about the 3-4 million cats and

Think Twice Before Giving a Pet as a Gift
Think Twice Before Giving a Pet as a Gift

This Summer, Skip the Dolphin Show
Visitors in a swim with the dolphins program. The curve of a dolphin's mouth is the natural shape, not a smile.Matthew Stockman / Getty Images Planning

Those Wacky Whales
Last week, I promised to post the weirdest animal rights comment I'd ever heard, so here it is. I was talking to a woman who asked me,

Three generations of vegans at the American Vegan Society Garden Party, May 29, 2011: Freya Dinshah, daughter Anne and grandson Clint.
Three generations of vegans at the American Vegan Society Garden Party, May 29, 2011: Freya Dinshah, daughter Anne and grandson Clint. Freya Dinshah is the President of the American Vegan Society.

Today - Save Wild Horses
U.S. Politics Guide Kathy Gill has written an excellent post about the Bureau of Land Management's proposal to kill captured wild horses. Why did they round up

Toddler Killed in Hunting Accident
A 16-month old girl has been killed in a hunting accident while standing inside her mobile home in Swan Lake, New York. The hunter has been arrested and charged

Top 10 Animal Rights Issues
The top 10 animals rights issues, including human overpopulation, veganism, factory farming, animal experimentation, pets, and hunting.

Top 10 Animal Rights Stories of 2009
The top animal rights news stories of 2009, from Travis the chimp to Bo the first dog, wolves to polar bears, and the U.S. Supreme Court to the European Union.

Top 10 Animal Rights Stories of 2009
Barack Obama with daughters Malia (C), Sasha (R) and new puppy, Bo.Jeff T. Green / Getty Images The top 10 animal rights news stories of 2009, from Travis the

Top 10 Animal Rights Stories of 2010
An oiled gull on East Grand Terre Island, Louisiana, June 4, 2010. What were the biggest animal rights stories of 2010? Lists such as this one are somewhat

Top 10 Animal Rights Stories of 2010 - The Year's Top Animal Rights Stories
The Year's Top Animal Rights Stories

Top 10 Animal Rights Stories of 2011
What were the top 10 animal rights stories of 2011? They included blackbirds, circuses, laboratories, wolves and animal rights

Top 8 Arguments Against Animal Rights
Eight of the most common arguments against animals rights, as well as responses to those arguments.

Travis the Chimp - 2009 Travis the Chimp
Charla Nash with Oprah Winfrey

Trophy Hunters = Serial Killers?
Gareth Patterson's article titled,

Tuberculosis and Circus Elephants - The Danger Posed by Ringling Brothers' Elephants and Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
One thing that few circus patrons worry about is exposure to mycobacterium tuberculosis from elephants at the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey's Circus. At least one person at the circus has died of M-TB.

Turkey Farm Employees Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty
Turkey Farm Employees Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty

Turkeys, Thanksgiving and Fur-Free Friday
President Obama

Tweet Tweet!
I'll be twittering from the Veggie Pride Parade on Sunday, May 17. Click here if you'd like to follow along. Add to Technorati Favorites Follow Me on

Two Days Left to Save Polar Bears
Two Days Left to Save Polar Bears

Two Essay Contests on the Ethics of Meat Eating
The Ethicist from the New York Times Magazine wants to know why it's ethical to eat meat, and is holding an essay contest to try to find someone who can explain it. But the essay contest from Our Hen House is much better, and has better prizes.

Two Upcoming Animal Conferences
Farm Sanctuary is holding their Farm Animal Care Conference September 20 & 21 in Watkins Glen, NY. This conference will provide hands-on instruction on how to

Types of Diets, Including Vegan and Vegetarian Diets
Descriptions of various types of vegan and vegetarian diets, including some diets that are sometimes confused with vegan and vegetarian diets.

U.S. Government Takes Responsibility for Some Mass Bird Deaths
Starling, stock photo The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services has taken responsibility for the deaths of hundreds of starlings in Yankton,

U.S. Rep. Don Young Refuses Humane Society Award
U.S. Rep. Don Young (R, Alaska) refused an award from the Humane Society Legislative Fund this week, because, he says,

UK Vivisection Study: Fewer Animal Experiments
UK Vivisection Study: Fewer Animal Experiments

UK to Ban Animal Testing for Household Products
UK to Ban Animal Testing for Household Products

UK to Ban Wild Animals in Circuses
Dead elephant from the King Royal circus. Britain's Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman, is working on a ban on wild animals in circuses. The ban is

US Circus Animal Ban - Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act Would Ban Animals in Traveling Circuses
If passed, the Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act (TEAPA) would ban traveling circuses from using exotic animals like elephants and tigers.

US: Demand Clean Energy Legislation
This photo of a laughing gull covered in oil was taken on June 4, 2010, at East Grand Terre Island, LA. I know that it's difficult to look at. Very

US: Protect Great Apes
A federal bill pending in the U.S. Congress would prohibit invasive experiments on great apes: chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, orangutans, and gibbons.

USDA Boosts Deer Population for Hunters
USDA Boosts Deer Population for Hunters

USDA Ordered to Stay Out of California's Proposition 2
A federal judge has ruled that the USDA must stop funding advertisements aimed at California voters. Proposition 2 will be decided by California voters on

Undercover Animal Cruelty Video Banned by YouTube
Because of the graphic depiction of animal cruelty, YouTube has banned Mercy for Animals' undercover video of animal cruelty at the E6 Cattle Co. in Hart,

Undercover Dairy Investigation
A gruesome, graphic video from a new undercover investigation by Mercy for Animals shows the horrors of the dairy industry, including dehorning and tail

Undercover Veal Video
Mercy for Animals has released an undercover video shot at Buckeye Veal Farm in Apple Creek, Ohio, showing calves tethered by the neck in crates so small

Undercover Video Exposes Gestation Crate Cruelty
Undercover Video Exposes Gestation Crate Cruelty

Undercover Video Shows Egg Industry Cruelty
Mercy for Animals has just released an undercover video documenting cruelty at the Hy-Line Hatchery in Iowa, the world's largest hatchery for egg-laying

Undercover Video of Pig Abuse - Mercy for Animals' Undercover Investigation of Cruelty at Iowa Pig Farm
Undercover Investigation of Cruelty at Iowa Pig Farm by Mercy for Animals. Investigators recorded employees docking piglets' tails, castrating piglets and throwing them into cages, without anesthesia.

Undercover Video: Rabbits Slaughtered for Fur
PETA has posted a new undercover video, narrated by Gillian Anderson, showing farmed rabbits being slaughtered for fur. The video will not start until you click

Unintentional Guilt-Tripping
We've probably all experienced it - you're at a party or a group event and the fact that you are vegan/vegetarian comes up. Some people act hostile and ask if

United Nations: Eat Less Meat
United Nations: Eat Less Meat

Urge Obama to Appoint an Animal-Friendly Cabinet
Urge Obama to Appoint an Animal-Friendly Cabinet

Urgent Action Needed Against Iowa & Utah Ag-Gag Bills
While several states have ag-gag bills pending, Iowa and Utah are dangerously close to passing the law that would make it a criminal offense to take undercover photos or video of a farm.

Veal - What's Wrong with Veal?
With the extreme confinement and cruelty, veal has become the symbol for what is wrong with factory farming.

Veal Crate - What is a Veal Crate?
What is a veal crate, and why is it controversial?

VegNews Meaty Photo Scandal - Vegan Magazine VegNews Uses Stock Photographs of Animal Products
In April of 2011, the vegan community was shocked to learn that vegan magazine VegNews regularly uses stock food photography, including photographs of meat and other animal products, to illustrate their recipes.

VegNews, but not VegPhotos
From VegNews' July/August 2009 issue, using a stock photo of a banana split. Dear VegNews, I used to love you, and I want to love you again. But along

Vegan - What is a Vegan Diet
What is a vegan diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian diet?

Vegan Bean Burgers at the American Vegan Society Garden Party, May 29, 2011
Vegan Bean Burgers at the American Vegan Society Garden Party, May 29, 2011

Vegan Candy Corn?
I have never found vegan candy corn in a store. (Update: Pangea now sells vegan candy corn.) Candy corn always contains gelatin, albumen, beeswax and/or

Vegan Carol Leifer Booted Off Celeb Apprentice
Carol Leifer signs books at the Taking Action for Animals Conference, 2009. Tonight, I was bummed that Carol Leifer, vegan animal activist and comedian,

Vegan Chef Wins Cupcake Wars
On Tuesday night, a vegan chef took home top honors and a $10,000 cash prize on Food Network's Cupcake Wars. Chloe Coscarelli of chefchloe.com beat out three

Vegan Cruelty-Free Gift Guide
Vegan Cruelty-Free Gift Guide

Vegan Cruelty-Free Gift Guide, Gift Guide for Vegans and Animal Rights Activists
Vegan Cruelty-Free Gift Guide, Gift Guide for Vegans and Animal Rights Activists

Vegan Doritos - Just Ask
Yes - vegan Doritos! I try not to be a junk food vegan, and I'm trying to eat more raw foods. But when a friend told me about these vegan Doritos, I

Vegan Earth Day - Why Go Vegan for Earth Day
Earth Day is the perfect time to consider vegansim. Going vegan uses fewer resources, reduces pollution, and is kind to animals.

Vegan Earth Day Quiz
I think it's great how the word

Vegan FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Veganism
Vegan FAQ: How do you get your protein? Isn't it hard to be vegan? Haven't we evolved to be omnivores? Plus other common questions about veganism.

Vegan Goodness Abounds
The world abounds with yummy vegan goodness! Seriously, anyone who says they can't find delicious, satisfying vegan food isn't even trying. Just this past

Vegan Halloween Poll
Vegan Halloween Poll

Vegan Halloween Tips - Tips for a Vegan Halloween and Vegan Trick-Or-Treating
For a vegan, holiday celebrations can be a challenge and Halloween is no exception. And if you're a vegan parent with young children, here are tips for a vegan Halloween with or without trick-or-treating.

Vegan Label Reading Tips - Quick Tips for Identifying Non-Vegan Foods
A quick way to identify non-vegan foods, without reading the entire list of ingredients!

Vegan Potluck Goodness
On July 4, I attended a vegan potluck and talk by Anthony Marr that I organized. Marr is an award-winning animal rights activist, environmental activist,

Vegan Purse-apalooza
I've had quite a few accidentally vegan purses over the years, including my share of Liz Claiborne (Buy Direct), Kathy Van Zeeland (Buy Direct) and Le

Vegan Resources in Seoul - Vegan Restaurants, Bakeries in Seoul, South Korea
Vegan restaurants and bakeries in Seoul, South Korea. All info up to date as of summer of 2011.

Vegan Treats
I had the great pleasure of visiting Vegan Treats, a vegan bakery in Bethlehem, PA, for the first time last week. I'd been a fan of their chocolate peanut

Vegan Valentine's Day
Vegan Valentine's Day

Vegan Valentine's Day Chocolates
Vegan Valentine's Day Chocolates

Vegan and Vegetarian Diets - What are Different Types of Vegan and Vegetarian Diets
List of vegan and vegetarian diets and descriptions of different types of vegan and vegetarian diets.

Vegan and Vegetarian Travel Tips - Tips for Vegans Traveling Domestically and Internationally
Tips for vegans and vegetarians, traveling domestically and internationally - finding restaurants, bakeries, and fellow vegans.

Vegan and the Living is Easy Radio Show
Update: The show is now available online here. Please join me on Monday, March 14 at 8pm EST, when I'll be a guest on

Vegan, and the Living is Easy
2/21/11 Update: The show was been canceled, and was rescheduled for Monday, March 14 at 8pm. Please join me on Monday, February 21 at 8pm EST, when

Veganic Farming
Veganic Farming

Veganic Farming - What is Veganic Farming?
Veganic farming is quite different from mainstream organic farming.

Veganism
Learn more about veganism and vegan diets.

Veganism in Unexpected Places
Do you ever unexpectedly see or hear the word

Veganism is Not a Sacrifice - Why Veganism is Not a Sacrifice
Many consider veganism to be an exercise in self-denial and self-sacrifice, but it's not a sacrifice to give up something that wasn't ever rightfully yours.

Vegans Needed for Documentary
Are you vegan? Would you like to be featured in a documentary? Filmmaker Eric Prescott is looking for interesting vegans to interview for a series of new, short

Vegans and Honey - Why Vegans Do Not Eat Honey
While arguments against honey may not be as easy to understand as those against meat or fur, for vegans, any exploitation of an animal is a violation of that animal's rights. Because honey comes from bees and bees are animals, honey is an animal product and therefore not vegan.

Vegans and Vegetarians Have More Empathy
A new study published on PLoS One by an international team of scientists has found that vegans and vegetarians are more empathetic to both human and animal

Vegetarian Diet - What is the Vegetarian Diet
What is the vegetarian diet, and how is it different from a vegan diet?

Vegetarian Paul McCartney - Profile of Animal Rights Supporter and Vegetarian Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney is a long-time vegetarian and animal rights supporter.

Vegetarian Summerfest - Food!
Terry Hope Romero (R), vegan cookbook author, makes her vegan tamales at the Vegetarian Summerfest and lets volunteers from the audience try their hand at

Vegetarian Summerfest - Friday
A panel of lifelong vegans, raised by vegan parents. Doris Lin 2009, licensed to About.com I attended some great sessions at the Vegetarian Summerfest during

Vegetarian Summerfest - Friday Evening
Vegetarian Summerfest - Friday Evening

Vegetarian Summerfest - Saturday & Sunday
Vance Lekmuhl, Lee Hall, James LaVeck and Harold Brown (l to r) speak on

Vegetarian Summerfest - Thursday
The banner from the child care center of the Vegetarian Summerfest, 2009. Doris Lin 2009, licensed to About.com I spent the morning doing my volunteer shift

Vegetarian Summerfest - Thursday Evening
Colleen Holland and Joseph Connelly of VegNews are inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. Doris Lin 2009, licensed to About.com What an evening! During

Vegetarian Summerfest - Wednesday Evening
Vegetarian Jeopardy at the Vegetarian Summerfest, 2009. Doris Lin 2009, licensed to About.com My daughter and I arrived this evening at the Vegetarian

Vegetarian Summerfest 2010 - Can We Talk?
Author Carol Adams On Saturday at the Vegetarian Summerfest, I attended two sessions on talking with people about veganism. The first, titled

Vegetarian Summerfest 2010 - Sunday
Lee Hall, Friends of Animals On Sunday, I went to a talk by Friends of Animals' Lee Hall, author of

Vegetarian Summerfest 2010 - Thursday & Friday
I'm blogging and twittering from the Vegetarian Summerfest, in Johnstown, PA. We arrived Wednesday evening on Amtrak (which is still awesome, even though

Vegetarian Summerfest 2010 - Vegan Desserts
All of these desserts were served in the dining hall during the 2010 Vegetarian Summerfest. All of the food at the Summerfest is vegan and prepared under the

Veggie Burgers at McDonald's?
Certain McDonalds locations now offer a veggie burger, but Im wondering how many animal activists will purchase this item at McDonalds. Ive heard some

Veggie Pride Parade - Ask Me Why
Veggie Pride Parade - Ask Me Why

Veggie Pride Parade - Beginning of Parade
Veggie Pride Parade - Beginning of Parade

Veggie Pride Parade - Book Booth
Veggie Pride Parade - Book Booth

Veggie Pride Parade - Catskill Animal Sanctuary
Veggie Pride Parade - Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Veggie Pride Parade - Catskill Animal Sanctuary Booth
Veggie Pride Parade - Catskill Animal Sanctuary Booth

Veggie Pride Parade - Chris P. Carrot and Penelo P. Pod
Veggie Pride Parade - Chris P. Carrot and Penelo P. Pod

Veggie Pride Parade - Costume Contest
Veggie Pride Parade - Costume Contest

Veggie Pride Parade - Crowd
Veggie Pride Parade - Crowd

Veggie Pride Parade - Nathan Runkle of Mercy for Animals and Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns
Veggie Pride Parade - Nathan Runkle of Mercy for Animals and Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns

Veggie Pride Parade - Pamela Rice of Viva Vegie Society
Veggie Pride Parade - Pamela Rice of Viva Vegie Society

Veggie Pride Parade - Pamela Rice of Viva Vegie Society and Marianne Thieme of The Netherlands' House of Representatives
Veggie Pride Parade - Pamela Rice of Viva Vegie Society and Marianne Thieme of The Netherlands' House of Representatives

Veggie Pride Parade - Paul Shapiro of HSUS
Veggie Pride Parade - Paul Shapiro of HSUS

Veggie Pride Parade - Sea of Signs
Veggie Pride Parade - Sea of Signs

Veggie Pride Parade - Swine Flu
Veggie Pride Parade - Swine Flu

Veggie Pride Parade - The V-Spot
Veggie Pride Parade - The V-Spot

Veggie Pride Parade - UPC Banner Respect
Veggie Pride Parade - UPC Banner Respect

Veggie Pride Parade - UPC Banner Stick Up for Chickens
Veggie Pride Parade - UPC Banner Stick Up for Chickens

Veggie Pride Parade - UPC Banner Wings
Veggie Pride Parade - UPC Banner Wings

Veggie Pride Parade - Veg Out
Veggie Pride Parade - Veg Out

Veggie Pride Parade - Win Animal Rights
Veggie Pride Parade - Win Animal Rights

Veggie Pride Parade - Woodstock Animal Sanctuary
Veggie Pride Parade - Woodstock Animal Sanctuary

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Cheryl Hill
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Cheryl Hill

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Crowd Shot
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Crowd Shot, Photo by Claudia Rose Emerson

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Green Giant
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Green Giant

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - In Tweets
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - In Tweets

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - J.P. Vaswani
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - J.P. Vaswani

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Maynard Clark
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Maynard Clark

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Meat the Truth
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Meat the Truth

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Meatrix Couple
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Meatrix Couple

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Mercy For Animals
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Mercy For Animals

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - NJ Vegan Families
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - NJ Vegan Families

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Organic Athlete Cycling Team
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Organic Athlete Cycling Team

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Peaceful Parenting
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Peaceful Parenting

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Peter Anderson
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Peter Anderson

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Sadhu Vaswani Banner
Veggie Pride Parade 2009 - Sadhu Vaswani Banner

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 Photos - Photos from the NYC Veggie Pride Parade, May 17, 2009
Photos from the NYC Veggie Pride Parade, May 17, 2009

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 Photos - Photos from the NYC Veggie Pride Parade, May 17, 2009
Photos from the NYC Veggie Pride Parade, May 17, 2009

Veggie Pride Parade 2009 Photos - Photos from the NYC Veggie Pride Parade, May 17, 2009
Photos from the NYC Veggie Pride Parade, May 17, 2009

Veggie Pride Parade 2010
I spent a great day at the third annual Veggie Pride Parade in New York City today, and took lots of photos. As always, it was wonderful to be surrounded by

Veggie Pride Parade 2010 Photos - Photos from the Third Annual Veggie Pride Parade, 2010
Photos from the Third Annual Veggie Pride Parade in New York City, May 16, 2010

Veggie Pride Parade 2010 Photos - Photos from the Third Annual Veggie Pride Parade, 2010
Photos from the Third Annual Veggie Pride Parade in New York City, May 16, 2010

Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City
Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City

Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City
Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City

Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City
Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City

Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City
Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City

Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City
Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City

Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City
Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City

Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City
Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City

Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City
Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City

Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City
Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City

Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City
Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City

Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City
Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City

Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City
Veggie Pride Parade 2010, May 16, 2010, New York City

Veggie Pride Parade 2010, Woodstock Animal Sanctuary
Veggie Pride Parade 2010, Woodstock Animal Sanctuary. Photo by Doris Lin.

Veggie Pride Parade 2011 - Images from 2011 NYC Veggie Pride Parade
Images from 2011 NYC Veggie Pride Parade

Veggie Pride Parade, Sunday May 18
Sunday, May 18 is the first ever Veggie Pride Parade in the United States. The parade will take place in New York City, and is being organized by the Viva Vegie

Veggie Prom Queen Honey LaBronx at the New York City Veggie Pride Parade, May 15, 2011
Veggie Prom Queen Honey LaBronx at the New York City Veggie Pride Parade, May 15, 2011

Veggie for the Environment
It's fairly obvious that going vegetarian will help animals, and now more people are realizing that it's also better for the environment. At the June, 2008

Video and Poll: Do You Know What a Vegan Is?
Video and Poll: Do You Know What a Vegan Is?

Visit the Sea Shepherd Ship, the Steve Irwin
The Sea Shepherd's flagship, the Steve Irwin, is docked at Pier 59, Chelsea Piers, in New York City through Friday, April 30, and they are giving free

Vivisection - What is Vivisection?
What is vivisection, and why are animal rights activists opposed to it?

Vivisection Debate - Prof. Gary Francione and Prof. Dario Ringach Debate Vivisection
On Tuesday, March 8, 2011, before a packed room at the Rutgers University School of Law, Newark, Prof. Gary L. Francione debated Prof. Dario L. Ringach on the morality of vivisection.

Vivisection Debate - Prof. Gary Francione and Prof. Dario Ringach Debate Vivisection
On Tuesday, March 8, 2011, before a packed room at the Rutgers University School of Law, Newark, Prof. Gary L. Francione debated Prof. Dario L. Ringach on the morality of vivisection.

Vivisection Misrepresented to Children
Vivisection Misrepresented to Children

Vote Today in the US
Today is election day in the US. If you're registered to vote, please consider the animals and please vote! You can find information on candidates and

Vote for Vegan School Lunch Options
Vote for Vegan School Lunch Options

We're Not Crazy
A recent encounter reminded me of Karen Davis's excellent essay,

Weekend of Vegan Fun
To adopt any of these adorable bunnies, contact Friends of Rabbits. I spent the long weekend visiting my friend Susan who is vegan and volunteers with

Weird Animal Rights Comments - What's the Weirdest Comment You've Heard About Animal Rights?
The Weirdest, Silliest, Most Bizarre, Most Clueless Animal Rights Comments