Occupy Humanity
As we, the people, occupy cities and institutions all over the world to protest injustice, it may be a good time to ask ourselves if we are in any way perpetrating the very injustices we are opposing.Read More...
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An Irrefutable Truth
"What a boost to my self-esteem to discover that I knew something that was absolutely right; something that no one, no matter their station in life, could convince me was wrong."Read More...
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Legal Slavery in the 21st Century
Widespread veganism is the only way to achieve animal rights, and to end the legal slavery that is the foundation of industrial animal exploitation.Read More...
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Good Nutrition for Healthy Vegan Dogs
Many people are surprised to learn that not only can vegan dogs enjoy vibrant health, but their physical condition can actually improve as a result of eliminating animal foods.Read More...
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Rewarded for Being Vegan
From eliminating asthma and hayfever to curing chronic conditions and diseases, a vegan diet offers benefits to anyone and everyone.Read More...
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What's Wrong with Backyard Eggs?
As we look more closely at the reality of the backyard chicken trend, it becomes increasingly clear that it is the same commodification of animals, packaged in niche marketing to appeal to the modern “conscious consumer”.Read More...
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10 Protein-Packed Plants
When most people think of protein, images of cheese, eggs and a leg of lamb pop into their head. Did you know though that every single whole food contains protein?Read More...
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3 Reasons Not to Eat Honey
To make one pound of honey, a colony must visit over two million flowers, flying over 55,000 miles, at up to 15 miles per hour to do so.Read More...
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10 Things Everyone Should Know About Free-Range Turkeys
Many people don’t realize that animals raised as 'free-range' suffer much of the same torment as those in standard operations.Read More...
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The Power of Ahimsa
Prescribed by sages throughout history as the most effective way to temper the bestial nature in man, taking the vow of Ahimsa means resolving to refrain from causing any harm to any living creature.Read More...
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What's Wrong with Wool?
Wool often tends to be overlooked by animal advocates because its cultivation does not necessitate the death of the animal. However, the cultivation of wool is far from the pastoral idyll one might imagine.Read More...
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The Vegan Evolution
The vegan ideal represents nothing less than the next evolutionary step for humankind. This quantum leap may seem far-fetched from the position we are in today, but it is within this very change that we will ultimately find our hope for the world of tomorrow.Read More...
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Is Your Alcohol Vegan?
Many people, vegan or not, are surprised to discover that there is a plethora of animal-based products that can be found in alcoholic beverages.Read More...
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A Newer Age
The vegan evolution will inspire a heightened spiritual awareness, purify the body, and make possible personal and planetary healing unprecedented in human history.Read More...
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Freedom’s New Frontier: A Guide to Animal Rights
Shifting away from the common belief that other animals are renewable resources will lead to a new perception that recognizes animals as the conscious, feeling, innocent individuals they are.Read More...
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Waking Up: Vegetarian to Vegan
As I look back over the last 26 years of my life, I wonder how it took me so long to live my life the way I’ve always wanted to: with love, kindness and honesty.Read More...
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Seven Delicious Vegan Cookie Recipes
Although our diet is based around organic whole foods, anyone who knows us will attest to the fact that we are somewhat obsessed with sweet treats and baked goods.Read More...
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The Magic of Frozen Bananas
For an instant energy boost that is long lasting, yet light on the digestion, frozen bananas are fantastic for smoothies, snacks and even raw vegan desserts.Read More...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Vegan Advocacy
Given the burgeoning opportunities, advocates can pick and choose what methods and media suit their talents, personalities, preferences, and geographic locations.Read More...
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The Importance of Being Vegan
Veganism is not a fringe philosophy – it is a moral baseline that is consistent with beliefs that most of us already hold.Read More...
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Beginner's Guide to Veganic Gardening
Just as vegans avoid animal products in the rest of our lives, we also avoid them in the garden, as many fertilizers come from industries of exploitation.Read More...
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The Myth of Eco-Friendly Animal Products
What do "humanely-raised", "free-range", "grass-fed", "organic” or “cruelty-free" animal products really mean for the environment?Read More...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Traveling as a Vegan
As you travel to new places as a vegan, a bit of planning and forethought can help you overcome the small inconveniences you may encounter.Read More...
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Natural Flavors & Castoreum
Natural Flavors… The name sounds innocent enough, but these mild-sounding words are an umbrella term for some pretty horrible stuff, including certain ingredients that come from extreme animal abuse.Read More...
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Keeping Animal Bones Out of Sugar
Sugar seems vegan at a glance; it comes from a plant after all. But when the natural sugars from the plant are refined in a factory, they are often filtered through bone char.Read More...
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Bruno: A New Perspective on Happy Cows
This is not the story of a factory farm; it is the story of a beautiful farm with free range animals who seemed to be happy.Read More...
Cage-Free? Not Free Enough.
June 22, 2012 ethics
Do these labels really indicate an improvement in ethical standards, or are they simply a way for the animal industry to regain consumer confidence in their products?
A Call to Feminists
June 16, 2012 ethics
Animals of both sexes suffer under institutionalized exploitation. However, the female of the species often experiences more prolonged abuse, including an ongoing cycle of forceful artificial insemination, physical abuse of her mammary glands, and invariably being separated from her young.
“I Couldn’t Wait To Get My Elephant”
May 31, 2012 ethics
For those who don’t know the story, Teressa shot an African elephant in response to a challenge from a fellow hunter, who told her that no woman had ever killed an elephant with a bow. In her own words, “I couldn’t turn down the challenge… I couldn’t wait to get my elephant.”
A Guide to Veganic Volunteering
May 31, 2012 Gentle World
After spending a year volunteering on different farms and subsequently helping to host volunteers as a grower, I’ve learned a lot about what make a “good volunteer” and how to find the farm that is right for you.
Weeds Worth Growing
May 28, 2012 veganic gardening
Many plants that are still classified as weeds have received a bad reputation due to their ability to quickly cultivate the barren earth. But was fertile soil really meant to be left bare? Could it be that weeds are serving a much-needed purpose in your garden or lawn?
Outdoor Activities for Kids
May 23, 2012 veganic gardening
When children are encouraged to help in the garden or use nature to make art, it provides them with new opportunities to experience their place in the world and the interconnectedness of our universe.
A Foundation for Inner Security
May 23, 2012 ethics
“A human being is a part of the whole, called by us the ‘Universe’, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separate from the rest – a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us [...]
Satisfy Your Soul
April 30, 2012 ethics
When the world and its religions can’t quite satisfy your soul, and the hymns and prayers and chanting sound like one droll rigmarole…
A Vegan Celebration for Earth Day!
April 30, 2012 Gentle World
Earlier this month, Gentle World volunteers participated in a local Earth Day celebration, which brought the magic of plant-based healing to hundreds of people… What were we doing there? Serving food, of course!