Veganism Will Always Rise
In 2025, 81 years after the coining of the word vegan, what does it mean to observe November 1st as World Vegan Day?
WHY VEGAN?
Understanding the vegan worldview
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Vegan philosophy
A whole new way of viewing life, the world, and our place in it
Giving Thanks for the Sanctuaries
The fate of a struggling sanctuary is not just a potential tragedy in a distant field; it is a profound test for the vegan community, and a stark reminder that if the sanctuaries fail, so too goes the very heart of our movement.
The animal industry
Examination of a modern-day slave trade
Who’s Behind the Return of Tallow?
While the framing of tallow as a wholesome or healthy fat aligns with a broader consumer trend toward whole, minimally processed foods, and capitalizes on a growing distrust of modern food processing and large corporations, some companies that produce tallow and other animal fats are actively involved in promoting this narrative.
Non-human lives
Individuals behind the statistics
Giving Thanks for the Sanctuaries
The fate of a struggling sanctuary is not just a potential tragedy in a distant field; it is a profound test for the vegan community, and a stark reminder that if the sanctuaries fail, so too goes the very heart of our movement.
Animal issues in the media
Our commentary on stories from the news
The Humancentric Hypocrisy of the Denmark Zoo Controversy
The ethical line we draw around nonhuman life is often arbitrary and deeply flawed. Our outrage should not be directed at the Aalborg Zoo incident alone, but the story could serve as a catalyst for a broader recognition that a truly ethical stance must extend beyond our own prejudices and our own interests, and recognize the sentience and right to life of all animals, regardless of their species or their role in our society.
The planet we share
Fostering respect for the other inhabitants of this place we call home
The Fishing Industry: A Major Driver of Ocean Plastic Pollution
The fishing industry’s contribution to plastic pollution through abandoned nets and gear further compounds a severe environmental and ethical crisis. This pollution causes lasting damage to marine ecosystems and perpetuates the suffering of countless water-dwelling animals caught in ghost fishing nets.
Human rights issues
How we are harmed by the same industry
Are Animal Farms Poisoning Our Organic Food?
Under USDA organic standards, crops must be grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, GMOs, or chemical fertilizers. However, the same standards allow a wide range of “natural” soil amendments derived from animals, which carry chemical and pharmaceutical residues from an entire lifecycle of toxic exposure.
Vegan history
Looking back on the early days
Veganism Will Always Rise
In 2025, 81 years after the coining of the word vegan, what does it mean to observe November 1st as World Vegan Day?
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