I received a lot of feedback on my post about large animal organizations using fat shaming as part of their advocacy. Between the comments I received as well as reading the comments on well written blog posts on the subject such as this and this, that body image and fat shaming are a serious issue [...]
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Large animal protection organizations are famous for their attention-getting, eyebrow-raising campaigns – but shaming overweight people in hopes of getting them to go vegan should never be accepted by our movement. In the latest example, people are shamed for being fat, and told that vegans are thin (and obnoxious). Not only is it offensive [...]
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This cute infographic on calcium is making the vegan rounds lately. At first it seems like an innocuous way to address the “where do you get your calcium” question. Think about it further, and you can see the danger of presenting data like this. Here's the thing: 100 grams of raw chopped greens is about [...]
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Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer are the top hens at Our Hen House, a unique nonprofit that helps activists develop new tactics for helping animals. Through a daily blog, a weekly podcast, videos and other content, Jasmin and Mariann pinpoint opportunities for activism through channels such as law, art, academia, journalism and business. Executive
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Yesterday, a blogger wrote a piece about green smoothies. Her conclusion was that combining a couple of pieces of fresh fruit with handfuls of leafy greens in a blender is bad for you. Yes, that was her conclusion, and the conclusion of a couple of health gurus, based on specious science such as chewing those [...]
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Can you stand another year-end list? Below are what we believe were the ten biggest news stories of 2011 for animal rights initiatives. While some of these generated massive amounts of ink and airtime, a few were important stories that flew under the radar. A few have importance to the animal rights community, while others [...]
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Many vegans lament that there are dog/cat rescuers and other animal activists in their communities who are not vegan. I'm with you, believe me. I get it. It is shocking when humane societies serve animals on plates at fundraisers. It is a head-scratcher that someone who works to save whales would order sushi in a [...]
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I received an email from a vivisector regarding from the media coverage for Beagle Freedom Project, which my company Evolotus has managed for almost a year. Below I've included her letter, in sections, then my responses. “First, I should introduce myself. I am a middle-aged woman who has been a life-long animal lover and animal [...]
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As I was tossing and turning in bed, between the hours of two and four a.m. last night, a wave of gratitude hit me. I'm not sure exactly why; maybe because it is so close to Thanksgiving and we are told that we should reflect on what we are grateful for in our lives. What [...]
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Vegan For Life is the most comprehensive book on vegan diets that I've read yet. The subtitle, “Everything you need to know to be healthy and fit on a plant-based diet” is really true. The book literally covers every possible topic: nutrient needs, pregnancy, breastfeeding, raising vegan children and teens, transitioning to a vegan diet, [...]
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Tune into Issues with Jane Velez Mitchell, CNN Headline News at 4 pm PT/7 pm ET today! Shannon Keith on latest @BeagleFreedom rescue! 12 hrs 28 min ago
Teenage boy finds severed finger in Arby's sandwich. Worse than dead cow in sandwich? http://t.co/pbS2nZMu1 days 2 hrs ago
Vegan frees your conscience. 1 days 6 hrs ago
Great interview with Ruby Roth, author of "Vegan Is Love" on the VegNews website!
http://t.co/7wnt67HH2 days 15 hrs ago
@GeneBlalock made a wonderful video of the Beagle Freedom Project rescue of the San Diego 10. Check it out.
http://t.co/qjK1CHX93 days 4 hrs ago
Reading old blog posts I wrote Thinking Vegan fo journalist. Thought I'd share again - Open letter to vivisector
http://t.co/LH70qRBl3 days 5 hrs ago
My post about the culture not wanting to talk about eating and using animals - https://t.co/FCracDoL3 days 6 hrs ago
Here it is, Shannon Keith interviewed by Sophy the dog. Shannon on latest @BeagleFreedom rescue plus 3 of our boys! http://t.co/OVg79uH83 days 7 hrs ago
Shannon Keith @BeagleFreedom interview Colleen Williams NBC Nonstop News LA ! Meet Clover, boy rescued Thursday. http://t.co/robt8rHz3 days 14 hrs ago
Difference between farmers who grow food crops & people who confine, mutilate, murder animals. Farmer doesn't describe their crimes. 4 days 10 hrs ago
Fredo VERY fearful, won't leave his spot. Clover, from same lab, trying rally him get up walk around. @beaglefreedomhttps://t.co/jf3g4Onu5 days 11 hrs ago
Go vegan for all human & nonhuman mothers today. Human mothers starving obscene numbers lack food caused animal agriculture. 5 days 14 hrs ago
"I observe the spirit of Mothers Day everyday by not eating anyone's children." -Victor Sjodin 5 days 14 hrs ago
NBC Sacramento's coverage of FARM's 10 Billion Lives Tour - http://t.co/d33EZNPv5 days 15 hrs ago
Check out CBS Sacramento's coverage of FARM's 10 Billion Lives Tour!
http://t.co/UYSmdkEf5 days 15 hrs ago
Sent thank you email NBC LA anchor did @BeagleFreedom story 6 pm broadcast. How cool he answered email during commercial break while on air? 6 days 4 hrs ago
It's 2012. Time stop using & killing animals. Like say beneath us, but don't have much respect for humanity. Do right thing & go vegan. 6 days 5 hrs ago
Check out front page story in Sacramento Bee about Farm's 10 Billion Lives Tour! - http://t.co/Q63BVBKy6 days 12 hrs ago
