Since she first presented it, Colleen Patrick Goudreau‘s rousing talk on The Rise of the Excuse-itarian has reached hundreds of thousands of viewers and listeners, and we love it so much that we’re inspired to reshare it here as a tool for empowering all of us to live our own values of compassion and wellness. This inspiring, entertaining and information-packed talk provides responses to everything from…

by Scott Douglas Jacobsen, In-Sight Publishing Doris Lin, an attorney specializing in animal law and the VP of legal affairs for the Animal Protection League of NJ. holds a degree in Applied Biological Sciences from M.I.T. and has worked for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the US Environmental Protection Agency. She is a former chair of the NJ State Bar Association’s…

There Is No Such Thing as Humane Animal Farming 1. Animals Want to Live; They Love Life and Fear Death. We’re taught to think of animals raised for food — if we think of them at all — as an abstract category: “farm animals”— the nameless, faceless herds and flocks whose generic characteristics are merely recycled through an endless stream…

British naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has given his most direct endorsement of a vegan diet in the latest episode of his BBC One series, Planet Earth III. The longtime TV host highlighted the vast amount of land used by animal agriculture, and how freeing that up could help feed the world. Delivering a piece-to-camera in a green field…

Notable improvements in cardiovascular health following a vegan diet after just a few weeks! A study conducted by Stanford Medicine has revealed significant benefits of a vegan diet for cardiovascular health.  The research, which involved 22 pairs of identical twins, demonstrated notable improvements in cardiovascular health among individuals following a vegan diet after just a few weeks. Focus of the study The…

Gene Baur at Farm Sanctuary, which rescues farm animals from slaughter.
(Courtesy of Gene Baur/Farm Sanctuary)

Being vegan not only helps reduce animal suffering, but it is also one of the best things an individual can do for the planet. Reduce your carbon footprint The carbon footprint of a vegan diet can be as much as 60% less than that of a meat-based diet, according to research by Oxford University. And more recent research further demonstrates…

For animals, an imperfect vegan is better than someone who does nothing. Do what you can, but do it today. The book “Como Ser Vegan Hoy” (“How to Be Vegan Today”) is presented as an essential guide for those who want to explore veganism and everything it entails, offering a simple, entertaining, educational and friendly guide so that people can immerse themselves…

Billions of animals are killed every year by humans for the sake of our own benefit. In addition, they are also made to suffer in terrible ways. They are captured, or they are farmed in uncomfortable and stressful conditions, being forced to live lives of full of fear, pain, and boredom. They sometimes suffer from chronic diseases or injuries as…

You’ll now be able to find the brand’s frozen vegan entrees, including the new Hearty Rigatoni Veg Bolognese and Rockin’ Chili Mac, at Target. Wicked Kitchen, an international plant-based food brand, is rolling out its chef-crafted frozen entrees at Target stores nationwide. Entering the US market just two years ago, Wicked Kitchen made history with the most extensive plant-based product launch in US…

Elevate your gatherings with these vegan party food recipes. Enjoy savory, cruelty-free bites for a memorable event — or for yourself! Fall is a great time for a house party with friends or family. Whether you’re gathering to watch your favorite football team or to celebrate the holidays, chances are everyone will be eating a lot of munchies. Vegans don’t have to miss…