Sanctuary Reinvents Thanksgiving
“And what would happen if there were no turkey? Would the tradition be broken, or injured? …Or would Thanksgiving be enhanced? Would the choice not to eat... Read more.
Notes on Blackfish: The Documentary About Orca Mistreatment at SeaWorld
The film Blackfish tells the story of a young orca whale named Tilikum who is stolen from his family in a shameless act of stratagem in 1983 and follows the 30-year... Read more.
Trouble in Vega-dise
“Put yourself in the position of an FDA official charged with approving or disapproving a new drug. You can make two very different mistakes: 1) Approve a drug... Read more.
Real Transparency is More Than a Website and a PR Video
Last week, Ethan Brown, founder and CEO of Beyond Meat declared that his processing facilities are open to the public to visit without notice. This declaration was... Read more.
Biotechnology or Agroecology? The Monsanto Debate from Both Sides
October 12 marked the second March Against Monsanto this year, with actions planned in 52 countries and over 400 cities. Monsanto, which owns 90% of the world’s... Read more.
An Encounter with PETA President Ingrid Newkirk
Ingrid Newkirk’s breadth of knowledge of animal issues is humbling. She has lived (and is living), a rich, intrepid, albeit controversial life. Currently on... Read more.
What it Means to be “Farmed”
As Thanksgiving creeps up and grocery stores across North America are stocked with turkeys, thousands of protesters across the globe will take to the streets on... Read more.
