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Peaceful Holidays and a Compassionate 2024
Join our Executive Director for a brief moment of reflection that holds the power to deepen understanding and inspire meaningful connections toward a more compassionate world.
How to Love All Animals
Veganism is about shattering that carnist lens and seeing the individuals behind our meals and removing them from our plates one by one. It’s about discovering that we can thrive on plant-based foods alone. It’s about learning that the future of our food system isn't factory farming or genetic manipulation, but rather love, compassion, and the abundant variety of plant-based proteins.
The Case Against Dairy
Back in November of 2021, a shocking story emerged in the media and online about the abuse of dairy cows at a farm in British Columbia, Canada.
The Veal Industry and its Ties to Dairy Farming
This eye-opening exposé sheds light on the European dairy industry and the veal trade, highlighting a common core issue found worldwide—the surplus of male calves. In collaboration with 'Ethical Farming Ireland' and 'Eyes On Animals,' and drawing on RTE's groundbreaking research, we bring you an in-depth exploration of the distressing realities faced by these vulnerable animals.
Dairy Industry Practices: Removing Calves from Mothers
The ethical concerns surrounding dairy farming are numerous, but perhaps none is more significant than the reproductive manipulation of dairy cows which inevitably leads to forced separation of mothers and their babies.
The Broader Issues of The South Fork Dairy Explosion
The dairy industry has long been criticized for the inhumane treatment of animals, and barn fires are just one of the many risks and challenges faced by cows and other animals in the industry.
What Is Milk? FDA Label Draft Sparks Dairy Industry Controversy
The battle over food labelling has reached a new level in the US with the release of a new “Food and Drug Administration” (FDA) label draft that has sparked controversy within the dairy industry.
Movie Review: "The Milk System"
In his documentary “The Milk System,” Andreas Pichler seeks to understand the effect the development of the milk production system has on animals, the environment, and our politics.
Top Documentaries Exposing the Dairy Industry
Documentaries might be the best way to inspire yourself, friends, or family to go dairy-free.
Poem: "I Did This For You"
I ordered the veil, I’ve got no time for games son I just want my meal. An’ a meal it will be sir, an’ fresher than fresh, see that calf in the corner just go slit his neck.