Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) is a non-profit organization that focuses on grassroots vegan education. They have numerous creative campaigns such as the 10 Billion Tour which offers incentives to the public to watch a 4 minute video. FARM's Compassionate Activist Network empowers individuals around the world to hold their own demos, tablings, lectures, screening, marches, silent vigils and more.
It was big news last year when director James Cameron announced he was adopting a vegan diet. And he continues to make headlines with a recent acceptance speech he gave at a National Geographic Gala, where he encouraged supporters to follow his lead if they care for the planet. Last week, Cameron was honored with [...]
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In two more weeks, animal rights activists from across the country and from around the world, will gather outside of Washington, DC, at the Animal Rights National Conference. Every year, hundreds of activists come together to get educated, get inspired, and get active. AR2013′s four-day program features 97 presenters from 60 organizations, representing
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Everyday millions of cats and dogs share our beds, our food, and our stories. They are our best friends and when they are sick, injured or cross the rainbow bridge, we worry for them and mourn for them. We express great love and compassion for these animals. Yet everyday billions of cows, pigs, and chickens [...]
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Unfortunately, the world’s history is filled with instances of mass killings, including the systematic killing of humans due to their race or religion, and the unfathomable scale of torture and slaughter inflicted on farmed animals. Across the globe, over 65 billion land animals are methodically raised, confined, and slaughtered in the name of
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This year’s Animal Rights National Conference is fast approaching and we’re gearing up for some exciting speakers and sessions! As always, we would to thank our sponsors for helping us make it all possible. Attendees will have the chance to hear speakers from these generous Silver Sponsors: Alley Cat Allies, In Defense of Animals, International
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Executive Director and California native, Michael Weber wrote a letter to the San Diego Unified School District urging its board members to adopt a Meatless Mondays program. In a city where nearly 28% of children are overweight or obese, Michael says, “Now is the time for community leaders to speak out about proper diet and [...]
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Summertime will soon be here and that means vacation time for a lot of us. Time to unwind and relax. No one wants to be stressed out over a vacation and they shouldn’t have to be. However, us vegans know that our diet can sometimes be a challenge, especially when traveling. Cole Millen, avid traveler [...]
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Mother's Day is a time to celebrate and warmly recall all the love mothers provide and all the lessons they teach. We treasure every moment we have with our mothers and we appreciate them being there for us. The love of a mother isn't just limited to humans either; animals across species rely heavily on [...]
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Over 400 activists joined us outside of the Farmer John slaughterhouse this past Saturday to expose the cruel abuse that goes on inside of the Vernon, California meat processing facility. Those who have ever driven by the plant know too well the foul stench that hangs in the air and the building’s hypocritical murals that [...]
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First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. These are the four stages of nonviolent activism, and right now, the animal rights movement has reached the third stage – the fight. Society is done ignoring us…they no longer can. They’ve had enough fun mocking us, though you [...]
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RT @CASanctuary: Thrilled to host P.S. 244 @ CAS on 6/19; kids fr 1st #vegetarian school in U.S. communing w/rescued animal friends! http:'¦ 2 days 2 hrs ago
@vegsoup4thesoul @Boopio Some say it's not true...but in today's world, we are NOT surprised if it is true. 2 days 2 hrs ago
RT @So_Delicious: @FARMUSA SO glad you had fun at #RVAFest! (We did, too!) We hope everyone at the DC conference will enjoy our delicious d'¦ 2 days 2 hrs ago
SCARY NEWS: aborted human fetal cells used in food products! http://t.co/UQEUtk6XKO2 days 3 hrs ago
Thanks 2 the generous folks @GreenMtnCoffee, #ARConference goers will have a bit more pep in their step! Thanks 4 being a food sponsor! 6 days 5 hrs ago
@SebaJohnson @heatherdetert U both R 2 kind! Thank U 4 joining us! UR support makes our efforts possible. 9 days 1 hrs ago
RT @10BillionTour: "It never gets any easier to watch this stuff, I think its time I finally go vegan" another life changing moment at the '¦ 9 days 3 hrs ago