Foie gras is produced by cruel and inhumane farming practices. At just a few months old, ducks are confined inside dark sheds and force-fed enormous amounts of food several times a day. A farm worker grabs each duck and, one by one, thrusts a metal pipe down their throats so that a mixture of corn can be forced directly into…

by Mercy for Animals Two recent news items by NPR spotlight the health risks, environmental damage, and animal cruelty associated with raising animals for food. NPR also reports that in addition to the growing number of vegetarians in the United States, many more Americans are simply eating more vegetarian meals.

by Deepak Chopra Human life isn’t set apart from life on earth. We must live in balance with Nature. Consumerism isn’t unlimited and doesn’t lead to happiness. Toxic pollution harms life and cannot be justified. As a conscious species, humans must be stewards of the ecology… >> MORE

by Common Dreams – Building Progressive Community Video documentation of “sickening” animal cruelty has prompted the USDA to suspend operations at a California slaughterhouse, another revelation of the industrial food system’s cost to animal welfare and public health. Video taken by an undercover worker from the DC-based animal advocacy organization Compassion Over Killing shows workers at the Central Valley Meat…

by Brittany Estes-Garcia while volunteering with The Vegetarian Resource Group Q: As a new vegan, I don’t know if I can still eat out in Tex-Mex restaurants. What kinds of questions should I be asking to make sure there are no animal products in my food? A: There are some questions that vegetarians and vegans have to ask when eating…

by Emily Mainquist Emily’s famous vegan desserts are moist, rich, flavorful, and cholesterol-free. They’re easy to make, and taste just as amazing as their non-vegan counterparts, if not better. Many of the recipes in Sweet Vegan are for the vegan, gluten-free, and raw desserts that Emily sells through her company, Emily’s Desserts, in grocery stores, online, and through her kiosks,…

by Zel Allen Holidays inspire everyone to cook, even people who rarely step into the kitchen. Who doesn’t look forward to special festive meals when joining with friends and family to celebrate? Vegan cooking expert, Zel Allen, demonstrates that plant-based holiday foods are as delicious, innovative, and elegant as their hallowed meat-based counterparts. Vegan for the Holidays establishes modern food…

by Shelby JacksonVegetarian Resource Group Intern Starting a vegetarian club in high school is a powerful way to spread the word about the nutritional benefits, animal rights issues and the ecological advantages of vegetarianism. Bringing together individuals with similar ideas and interests makes advocating more enjoyable and productive. When it comes to activism, numbers are important. Every person brings something…

Live Green Go Vegan The connection between the environment and what—or rather, whom—we eat is undeniable. PETA’s video proves that “meat’s not green.”

Feeding Families / Saving Animals A Well-Fed World is an international hunger relief and food security organization advancing plant-based foods and farming to create a sustainable, nourished, and climate-friendly future. AWFW’s mission is to strengthen plant-based feeding and farming solutions for impoverished populations and the world at large, while championing a shift away from the consumption and production of animal-sourced…

Neal Barnard, M.D., President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Soy products are remarkably versatile. Manufacturers have found ways to turn them into soymilk, veggie burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, yogurt–you name it. One day, they’ll probably turn soy into snow tires. Because soy products are so widely consumed, some people have raised the question as to whether they are safe.…