A few days ago a killer whale named Tilikum took the life of a trainer at SeaWorld in front of a live audience during a show. He grabbed her, pulled her in the water where she drowned. It’s, of course, a tragedy. Much like it was a tragedy when the chimp mauled that poor woman. [...]
A bill by Sen. Dean Florez of California proposes that felony animal abusers should be listed on a public registry. This is the same tactic used with sex offenders. The hope is that if you know who has committed a crime, you can help prevent those same crimes in the future. This article says: Florez [...]
I’ve read a lot of stupidity during my time involved with animal rights. A lot of people defending foie gras, factory farms, animal testing, etc. But on Friday I read the most idiotic argument ever. The funny thing is, it was posed as a solution for the inherent cruelty in our factory farming industry. What [...]
Vaute Couture previewed next years incredible new coats in NYC on Monday at the green shows. As an owner of the El coat from their debut season, I can say first hand how warm, comfortable and gorgeous these coats are. These coats have it all: They are vegan. They are eco. They are made in [...]
Remember when people (especially the young) felt ashamed to be seen out in public wearing fur? There was a reason to be embarrassed. You were Cruella de Vil. You were considered insensitive and out of touch. But now fur is back. I see it on women in their twenties in NYC as well as the [...]
I think one of the biggest things that vegans miss when they give up dairy is pizza. It’s easy, great for parties, and a perfect comfort food. Happily, Pala Pizza on the lower east side offers a vegan menu with seven vegan pizzas to choose from. (They are not a vegan restaurant but they certainly [...]
This is bound to cause controversy even though it shouldn’t. HSUS has just released a new brand of dog food called Humane Choice. Humane Choice is an organic (almost) vegan dog food full of quality ingredients and made without animal suffering. Apparently there are some by products… I think in the supplements that are in [...]
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a super cute pair of affordable for everyone vegan shoes. Alternative outfitters is always a great place to find shoes with those qualities. These sweet pleather flats come in black and taupe and are perfect for jeans or a skirt. The ruffled detailing in the front makes them [...]
In the NY Times last week there was an Op-Ed on the outraged reaction so many people give when they hear about the consumption of dog. In many countries eating dog is considered a delicacy. In the U.S.A. dogs are pets and therefore not an animal that we consume. Other cultures don’t feel so emotionally [...]
I asked that question on twitter yesterday to see what kind of responses people give. It’s a common question veggies are asked when they encounter a new person in a social setting. Here are some of the answers people gave: “Lately I have been telling people I am vegan because I believe in non-violence.” “For [...]
