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A group of cows scattered across a lush green hillside sloping downwards into a vibrant blue ocean, the visual embodiment of idealized animal agriculture and human practices.

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.

The Best We Have To Offer? | How Ireland Exposes “Humane” Farming

In a dark, monochromatic image, a single goldfish can be seen.

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?

Do Fish Feel Pain?

The image shows shows two people in blue nylon jackets. One has their back to the camera and the words “FBI” in yellow can be seen across the shoulders. A red and yellow banner runs diagonally from corner to corner. It states “Breaking news.”

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.

BREAKING NEWS In Animal Rights! FBI Re-Defines Cruelty

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  • The text "Non-vegans deserve the truth" next to Emily Moran Barwick, founder of Bite Size Vegan, delivering the speech "Are You Advocating Cruelty? | Truth in Vegan Outreach"

    Are You Advocating Cruelty? | Truth in Vegan Outreach (Speech)

    Are you advocating cruelty in your vegan activism and outreach? When we offer “humane” alternatives or “Meatless Mondays,” we’re doing a disservice to non-vegans. We’re deciding for them that they can’t handle the full truth.

    Read more about Are You Advocating Cruelty? | Truth in Vegan Outreach (Speech)
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown holding her arms up as if indicating a gap size. To the left of her are the words: ” Bridging the gap. Vegan Non-vegan”

    How to Speak Non-Vegan | Effective Activism Through Mindful Language

    Are your words working against you? As activists, our language choices can be our greatest asset, or our most self-defeating liability. When we’re mindful of who we’re trying to reach, the effectiveness and integrity of our message increases exponentially.

    Read more about How to Speak Non-Vegan | Effective Activism Through Mindful Language
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan speaking over video conference to the students in Contemporary Issues Through Video Conferencing class at Passaic Valley Regional High school in New Jersey about the animal products industry's influence in government.

    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.

    Read more about Vegan Ruins School Lunch
  • Health vs Ethics, Yam Birth Control? & More text overlaid over photo of Emily

    Vegan For Health vs. Ethics, Yam Birth Control?, Activism Across Cultures & More | Q&A

    What’s my take on the vegan for health vs ethics debate? Is yam birth control a thing? Can you be vegan and NOT annoying? What approaches for activism are effective in not-so-vegan-friendly countries? Find out this and more in today’s vegan Q&A!

    Read more about Vegan For Health vs. Ethics, Yam Birth Control?, Activism Across Cultures & More | Q&A
  • Close up of the snout of a horse licking his lips with a bright pink tongue.

    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?

    Read more about Sex With Animals: The Blurred Lines of Bestiality
  • Emily is shown seated and looking into the distance, down and to her right.

    Why I’m A Vegan Against Animal Welfare

    As a vegan activist should you be for or against animal welfare. What is the difference between animal welfare and animal liberation?

    Read more about Why I’m A Vegan Against Animal Welfare
  • A pig looking out through the small metal holes in the side of a "livestock" truck on the way to slaughter with the text "#PigTrial" below, denoting the trial of activist Anita Krajnc.

    Pork Industry On Trial: Water For Pigs Charge Backfires

    What happens when compassion is a crime? Activist Anita Krajnc found herself facing 10 years in prison for giving water to the thirsty. In this interview, Anita shares powerful words about the importance of her trial.

    Read more about Pork Industry On Trial: Water For Pigs Charge Backfires
  • A group of cows scattered across a lush green hillside sloping downwards into a vibrant blue ocean, the visual embodiment of idealized animal agriculture and human practices.

    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.

    Read more about The Best We Have To Offer? | How Ireland Exposes “Humane” Farming
  • The face of a beautiful white cow framed by the word halal in Arabic script on the left, and a symbol for kosher on the right, representative of halal and kosher dietary laws.

    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?

    Read more about Are Halal And Kosher Slaughter Humane?
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown being held down on the floor just prior to her being branded with a hot iron.

    The Extremism Of Veganism | Exposing The Greatest Lie [Banned Speech]

    What would you do if you found out that everything you’ve been told since you were a child was a lie? A lie powerful enough to manipulate you into taking part in horrific and barbaric acts; to alter your perception so severely that murder appears mundane, and compassion becomes extreme.

    Read more about The Extremism Of Veganism | Exposing The Greatest Lie [Banned Speech]
  • Thomas Ponce, a twelve year old school boy and animal activist at the time the photograph was taken, is shown in an insert image holding up a small sign saying “ Don’t just dream of change, lobby for it. www.LobbyForAnimals.org” . The background image is one of the congress building in Washington DC.

    12 Year Old Takes On The Government for Animals!

    Thomas Ponce is no ordinary teenager. By the age of 12, he had formed his own lobbying organization and was active in local government, meeting with congressmen and officials and providing a voice for the animals.

    Read more about 12 Year Old Takes On The Government for Animals!
  • Anita Krajnc, co-founder of Toronto Pig Save, is shown giving water out of a bottle to a thirsty pig through an opening in the cattle trucks side.

    10 Years In Prison For Compassion? | Anita Krajnc Trial

    What happens when compassion is a crime? When someone carrying out a loving act is charged and taken to trial? Anita Krajnc found herself in such a position, facing 10 years in prison for giving water to the thirsty.

    Read more about 10 Years In Prison For Compassion? | Anita Krajnc Trial
  • In a dark, monochromatic image, a single goldfish can be seen.

    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?

    Read more about Do Fish Feel Pain?
  • A carriage horse collapsed on the pavement in New York City, with an NYPD police car in the background.

    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.

    Read more about Carriage Horse Controversy: Tradition or Cruelty?
  • The image is split in two. On the left is a close-up of a turkey from the neck up. On the right is a photograph of a member of the first nation with full headdress.

    The Truth About Thanksgiving: Celebrating Genocide With Genocide

    What is the true story of thanksgiving? Let’s take a look behind the wholesome image, at the actual historical basis of this holiday and our current practices of celebration.

    Read more about The Truth About Thanksgiving: Celebrating Genocide With Genocide
  • The image shows shows two people in blue nylon jackets. One has their back to the camera and the words “FBI” in yellow can be seen across the shoulders. A red and yellow banner runs diagonally from corner to corner. It states “Breaking news.”

    BREAKING NEWS In Animal Rights! FBI Re-Defines Cruelty

    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.

    Read more about BREAKING NEWS In Animal Rights! FBI Re-Defines Cruelty
  • The image shows hooded figure with one arm held out. One half of a handcuff is fastened around the wrist. The other half is open and free to dangle below.

    Heroism or Terrorism | Criminalizing Animal Activism

    Where do we draw the line when it comes to animal activism? When are certain actions compassionate vs criminal. When is saving a life an act of terrorism vs heroism?

    Read more about Heroism or Terrorism | Criminalizing Animal Activism

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