It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Karen Davis, PhD. After a long illness, she passed away peacefully on the morning of November 4, 2023 at the UPC sanctuary surrounded by her beloved birds. She has been a leading figure in the Animal Rights movement, passionately, tirelessly and unapologetically advocating for the birds. She…
Actual Veggies Burgers
Every burger, taco, or nugget made from plants ensures that fewer animals suffer—and that’s some serious food for thought. Plus, who knew foods that save lives could be so delicious? If you’re looking to make your meals healthier and more compassionate but you aren’t a fan of vegan meats that are a bit too realistic, veggie-focused “meats” are the perfect choice. Not only…
It started with a question we weren’t supposed to ask: What Would Jesus Do? What Would Jesus Kill? What Would Jesus Save? Christspiracy: The Spirituality Secret is a thrilling, eye-opening documentary revealing the most explosive cover-up in 2,000 years. As two fearless filmmakers journey across the world, they unravel a hidden conspiracy that has twisted sacred teachings, manipulated religions, and deceived…
Ethical Veganism – The Most Powerful Idea Ever Conceived Veganism is not just a diet. Not just an opinion, nor a trend. It is a 21st-century revolution which began 20 centuries ago.’ From the activist, scientist and animal welfare consultant whose employment tribunal changed the law forever comes a timely, personal polemic on the nature of ethical veganism. A choice…
Why be vegan?
Veganism is a moral position that opposes exploiting and otherwise harming nonhuman animals. This includes what we do directly, such as hunting or fishing. It also includes what we support as consumers, which affects many more animals. Nonhuman animals are routinely killed and made to suffer in farms and slaughterhouses. This happens because there is a demand for animal products,…
Podcast Hosted by Dr. Frank Sabatino Parkinson’s Disease: How Diet Influences Symptom Management In addition to Alzheimer’s, Dr. Blake has explored the impact of nutrition on Parkinson’s disease, another neurodegenerative disorder marked by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons. His research reveals that dietary modifications can have a significant effect on managing symptoms and slowing the progression of the disease. One of the…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently entered the 21st century when it announced that it will completely eliminate testing on mammals by 2035—and instead focus on more informative and efficient technologies based on human biology, such as organs-on-chips and predictive modeling. Currently, hundreds of thousands of animals are killed every year to test chemicals, pesticides, cleaning products, and other substances that are…
Why don't vegans eat eggs?
The animal agriculture industry’s cruelty towards egg-laying animals is highly against vegan values. The proliferation of plant-based alternatives has empowered many individuals to abstain from consuming the eggs produced by various animals. With so many vegan options high in protein and unique in texture and flavor, there are ample culinary reasons vegans do not eat eggs laid by hens or…
In its Vegan Manifesto, the UK Vegan Society calls on the country’s policymakers and politicians to transform the food system to plant-based proteins in a bid to meet climate targets, improve food security, reduce healthcare spending and “make us healthier.” The organization urges the UK to follow the example of Denmark and South Korea, which have plans to boost the…
Vegan-friendly cities
Happy Cow, the global platform that helps users find vegan and vegetarian dining options wherever they travel, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Founded in 1999, HappyCow now claims to be the world’s largest vegan platform, used in over 185 countries. It currently lists 10,357 vegan restaurants, 20,552 vegan venues, and 244,584 businesses that offer vegan options; these include not just restaurants…
How do we heal the world? How do we rise above these serious problems, and find strength, as well as inner peace? I suggest that a VEGAN lifestyle offers a way to heal. I believe that we have arrived at crossroads in our lives, where the choices we make WILL determine our shared destiny. I’m not minimizing or discounting humankind’s…
UK’s biggest vegan event, Vegan Camp Out, is gearing up for its 9th annual gathering, showcasing an impressive lineup of performers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and activists. Started in 2016 with just 412 people by Jordan Martin and his sister Ellis Goodridge, the festival has grown significantly year by year and now anticipates welcoming 7,500 attendees from around the world. The 2025…
Hunting has contributed to the extinction of animal species all over the world, including the Tasmanian tiger and the great auk. About 4 percent of the U.S. population (14.4 million people) hunts, yet hunting is permitted in many wildlife refuges, national forests, and state parks and on other public lands.4 Thirty-five percent of hunters slaughter and maim millions of animals on…
From taquerias to diners to Italian joints, these vegan restaurants cover every category. There really is no limit to what a great vegan restaurant can add to the menu. How Yelp chose the best vegan restaurants in every state To create its list of the best vegan restaurants (the second such list it has produced since 2022), Yelp factored in…
It was hard to miss — with loud animal cries and real images of turkeys in cages on their way to slaughter. “Some of these turkeys, you look into their eyes and you see how sad they are like this one, especially this guy right there,” said Jeff Kimbrough, a Goleta resident. Kimbrough has never considered skipping eating turkey on Thanksgiving, until…
The 36-year-old has followed what he defines as a plant-based diet for a number of years. Djokovic has said that he avoids animal foods, but he has previously distanced himself from the term ‘vegan’, as he believes many people are guilty of misinterpreting the word. In a 2022 interview, Djokovic stated that he cut out animal products after suffering from allergies…
The concept of animal rights is not a modern invention; it has roots that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. In many cultures, animals were revered and considered sacred. For instance, in ancient Egypt, cats were worshipped, and harming them was punishable by death. The reverence for cats was so profound that they were often mummified and buried with…
“9 days, 13 hours, 15 minutes.” That’s how long it took Tyler Pearce to bike from Canada to Mexico. …the 38-year-old husband and father of two from Bass Lake decided to embark on his most challenging journey to date… For the past 12 years, Pearce, better known as the vegan cyclist on his popular YouTube and social media pages. He has…
When a Harvard-trained lawyer leans into her lifelong passion for cooking, magic happens. “I get the opportunity to connect with people and make an impact on their daily lives through an intimate component, which is food and eating.” When a Harvard-trained lawyer leans into her lifelong passion for cooking, magic happens. Having described her Big Law days as “not fun,”…
