Recent developments at both the state and federal level are changing the legal classification of animals and animal cruelty—giving animals rights once only relegated to humans and deeming animal cruelty a top-tier felony.
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Vegan Ruins School Lunch
Nothing will ruin lunch period quite like hearing what the government does to your food. See what happens when high school students question a vegan animal rights activist.
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Why Dairy Is Never Humane
Is there such a thing as humane dairy? The source of milk is no big secret: it comes from cows. But that’s about as far back as most people trace milk’s journey to our refrigerated grocery case.
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Sex With Animals: The Blurred Lines of Bestiality
Bestiality. Even the word itself is a taboo! Most people think bestiality is some rare perversion in the darkest corners of the Internet. But what if bestiality is actually a part of your everyday life?
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Should Kids Watch Slaughterhouse Footage?
The use of graphic footage and imagery is one of the more heated debates within animal activism. This already controversial issue is profoundly intensified when one adds in the question of showing graphic content to children.
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I’ve Lost All Hope For Humanity…
There is no excuse for this. They were all babies—less than 6 months old. It doesn’t have to be this way.
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The Best We Have To Offer? | How Ireland Exposes “Humane” Farming
Most people are against factory farming—but what about grass-fed, free-range, humane? Nowhere is animal agriculture more idealized than the rolling green landscape of Ireland. Let’s take a close look at the very best we have to offer and see if the ideals live up to their promise.
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Are Halal And Kosher Slaughter Humane?
The debate over halal (حلال) and kosher (כשר) ritual slaughter is a hotbed of religion, politics, corporate greed, systematic abuses, and special interests. Amidst all the controversy, the core question remains: is it possible to end the life of another being in a way that is kind?
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Why EGGS Are Never Humane | Babies In A Blender
The truth about eggs in under 4 minutes. Eggs are an everyday staple for people all around the world. Beyond their polished surfaces and convenient packaging lies the truth of their production. In the harsh light of reality, the everyday is revealed as extreme.
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Forcing Kids to be Vegan? | Parents Answer
Raising kids vegan is brainwashing, right? Vegan parents force THEIR beliefs on their children and severely limiting their choices. With all the concerns of a vegan diet and the social difficulties faced by kids seen as “different” is it fair, or even safe, to raise kids vegan?
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Amazon.com Foie Gras: Expectation Vs Reality
How does the public image of Amazon.com’s humane foie gras supplier compare to the private reality? If Amazon.com lied, can any “humane” claims be trusted?
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How To Shut Down A Slaughterhouse [Not Graphic]
How do you shut down a slaughterhouse? These activists risked everything when they locked themselves inside a slaughterhouse gas chamber, bringing the facility to a halt. We pay others to kill our animals and there’s a reason why the process is kept hidden.
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Expectation Vs Reality: Smithfield Pork
Take 3 minutes to go behind the scenes at Smithfield Foods, the largest pork producer in the world. See how their public image compares to their private reality. If Smithfield lied, can any “humane” claims be trusted?
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Why Vegans FLIP OUT!
Why do vegans flip out at the slightest provocation? Why are we so sensitive and quick to jump down people’s throats? Why do we have to be so annoying and self-righteous?
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Was Leonardo da Vinci VEGAN? | The History of Veganism Spotlight
Leonardo da Vinci was the quintessential renaissance man: artist, inventor, botanist, engineer, architect, historian, geologist, and…vegan? Learn about da Vinci’s lesser-known contributions to the fields of animal rights and ethical veganism.
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3 Year Old Refuses to Eat Animals & Changes Her Family Forever
This young girl can teach us all a valuable lesson. When Genesis Butler was 3 years old, she asked where her food came from. Hear her amazing story of how she changed her family’s lives forever and set out to change the world.
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One 12 Year Old Boy Versus SeaWorld & Circuses
Taking on SeaWorld, Circuses and the fight to free Lolita from the Miami Seaquarium is no small feat. But 12 year old animal activist Dominic Geragi is a 5-year veteran.
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Are Zoos Educational?
The ethics of zoos is a polarizing and complicated topic, even amongst vegans. Let’s see whether zoos are really the centers of education, amusement, conservation, and research they purport to be.
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These KID HEROES Will Amaze You!!!
Meet incredible kid heroes in the truest sense of the word and the woman who has made it her mission to recognize their heroism. With all that’s wrong with our world, it’s all the more vital to reward courage, compassion, and leadership in our youth.
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Are Tampons Vegan? Are They SAFE?
Are tampons vegan? Are they even safe? This may seem like an odd question at first glance, but the answers may surprise you.
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Vegans In The Renaissance | The History of Veganism Part Three
The Renaissance was a time of innovation and revolution within art, architecture, politics, science, astronomy, literature, and—veganism? Learn how the rise of humanistic individuality led to the acknowledgement of non-humans as individuals as well.
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Is Smoking Vegan?
Is smoking vegan? It’s pretty clear by now that cigarettes are bad for your health, but are they objectionable from a vegan perspective? Let’s look into hidden ingredients, animal testing, worker conditions, and more!
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Is Palm Oil Vegan?
Palm oil is one of the world’s most hotly debated crops, with concerns over deforestation, habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, species extinction, and a slew of human rights violations in its wake, thus begging the question: is palm oil vegan?
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This Speech Will Change How You See Everything
This speech will change how you see everything. Learn the impact your individual choices have on the world around you and how simple actions can heal the planet, humanity, and other beings.
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In Defense of Cecil The Lion’s Killer
The killing of Cecil the lion by American dentist Walter Palmer has created a worldwide uproar of disgust, anger, and indignation. But how different are Palmer’s actions from the everyday actions of the majority of the world’s population?
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Why the Yulin Dog Meat Festival ISN’T A BIG DEAL!
The Yulin dog eating festival sparks enragement and controversy every year with a strong global outcry for its banishment. But, in all honesty, is it really that bad? How is it any different than what every other country is doing every single day?
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Vegans In The Middle Ages | The History of Veganism Part Two
Were vegan principles and practices shaped by the rise of major world religions during the Middle Ages? Learn about the interplay of Christianity, Islam, Buddhism & secular ethics.
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How Many Animals Do We Kill Every Year?
The numbers in this video are shocking. We are great at counting calories, measuring profits, quantifying just about anything. But when it comes to knowing our impact on other beings, we fall short. How many animals do we eat every year?
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Is Silk Vegan? How Is Silk Made?
Is silk vegan? Is it cruel? In this video, we look into the ethics of silk, how it’s produced and what alternatives exist.
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Vegans In Ancient Times | The History of Veganism Part One
How far back does veganism reach? Is veganism a modern-day invention, or were there vegans in ancient times? In this first edition of The History of Veganism series, we start from the very beginning.
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What Vegans See | A Post for Non-Vegans
Ever wonder why vegans are so sensitive about things? Or why we seem to overreact so often? As a vegan, I’ve made this video in an attempt to show non-vegans what we see that makes as behave as we do. This is not a judgment and it’s not graphic. It’s simply me sharing what I see
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Do Fish Feel Pain?
Do fish feel pain? Fish are often relegated to a somewhat sub-animal status. They are hard to relate to and not as emotionally expressive as other animals. But does this mean they don’t feel?
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Is Hunting More Ethical Than Factory Farming?
Is hunting more humane than factory farming? Does the method by which an animal is killed effect the ethics of their death?
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“I Will Not Stand By” | A Powerful Slam Poem 19 Years in the Making [Non-Graphic Version]
This is the non-graphic version of Gary Yourofsky’s incredibly powerful slam poem. For those who want to share the poem but not the graphic imagery, I created this non-visual version. This poem was written by Gary Yourofsky in 1996
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Carriage Horse Controversy: Tradition or Cruelty?
Are horse-drawn carriages a traditional romantic experience, or a cruel and abusive industry? Why have many cities decided to ban them altogether? Let’s take a closer look at the carriage horse industry and the controversy arising from it.
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He Didn’t Speak for An Entire YEAR- For the Animals | James Aspey
How long could you go without talking? Well, James Aspey of Voiceless 365 went one year without any verbal communication to bring attention to the billions of voiceless victims of the animal products industry.
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“I Will Not Stand By” | A Powerful Slam Poem 19 Years in the Making
This incredibly powerful slam poem was written by Gary Yourofsky in 1996 and is finally reaching the public in video form. Gary calls for us to face the reality of our actions both as a collective society and as individuals.
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