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A still from a horse racing track of horses galloping forwards with jockeys crouched on top them. One jockey has raised his whip above his head in order to strike the horse beneath him with maximum force.

Above all else, horse racing is a business. From cradle to grave, racehorses live tortured, terrifying, brutal, and completely thankless lives. It’s not for the love of the sport, and certainly not for the love of the horse. It’s for the love of money.

Horse Racing Exposed: From Cradle to Grave

Two small children are shown next to a glass screen. One child has their hand upon the glass. The view the other side is of a zoo compound. Opposite to the children, the other side of the glass, a small gorilla crouches down.

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.

Are Zoos Educational?

A stunningly beautiful deer stag is shown in an autumn setting with trees in the background.

One of the most cited justifications for hunting is that it’s necessary for managing out-of-control deer populations. When you go even just below the surface of this hunting myth, it’s painfully evident that deer hunting itself is responsible for overpopulation issues.

Is Deer Hunting Necessary for Population Control?

A carriage horse collapsed on the pavement in New York City, with an NYPD police car in the background.

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.

Carriage Horse Controversy: Tradition or Cruelty?

A woman riding a horse through a field at dusk; the horse is saddled, bridled, and bitted, with the reigns held by the woman.

What’s the vegan stance on horseback riding? A complex subject with many facets, horse riding is a controversial topic within the animal rights community. What's the bottom line on riding horses: cruelty or companionship?

Is Horse Riding Cruel? Is It Vegan?

A child is shown standing in front of a large glass screen. The screen separates him from the water behind. A huge Orca can be seen with its nose close to the glass, opposite the child. A second Orca is seen in the background. The child is looking up at the beautiful creature, absently spilling popcorn on the floor.

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.

One 12 Year Old Boy Versus SeaWorld & Circuses

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  • A small child is seen with their hand up against the glass that separates them from the lioness. The lioness is only inches away and looking directly at the child. In the top left corner is a hand drawn yellow and white star, rendered in crayon, with the words “For Kids!” in various colors written in the center.

    Kids! Say NO WAY To ZOO DAY!!!

    This video is for kids and adults alike. If you’re like me, you LOVE animals! Going to the zoo can be really exciting. Today we’re going to talk about why even though it may be fun for you and me, the zoo isn’t a happy place for the animals.

    Read more about Kids! Say NO WAY To ZOO DAY!!!
  • Author Ren Hurst embracing a horse who has nuzzled up to her and places his head over her shoulder, as a second horse brings her nose to Ren's.

    Learning to Love Horses | One Trainer’s Journey Away From Riding

    Giving up riding is incomprehensible to most horse lovers. So what would lead a lifelong trainer, trader, and rider of horses to not only walk away entirely, but even question the concept of domestication itself? Hear Ren Hurst’s incredible journey.

    Read more about Learning to Love Horses | One Trainer’s Journey Away From Riding
  • The background is taken up by the flag of Texas. In close up, in the foreground is the head and shoulders of a beautiful black cow. The cow is looking directly into the camera.

    The Cow Who Changed Texas Forever | Rowdy Girl

    In Texas, where steak is its own food group and cattle ranching is a way of life, one cow—aptly named “Rowdy Girl” has spurred an astounding revolution: the conversion of a Texas cattle ranch into a Vegan Farm Animal Sanctuary!

    Read more about The Cow Who Changed Texas Forever | Rowdy Girl
  • A pig looks forlornly towards the camera. It is on its side, held in a tiny metal cage. Overlaying the image is the flag of the European Union.

    Europe’s Dark Secret: Eye Opening Speech!

    “It’s only like that in America”. The United States consistently plays the role of scapegoat on the international stage but are European standards for animal treatment and the environmental regulations really any better?

    Read more about Europe’s Dark Secret: Eye Opening Speech!
  • A child is shown standing in front of a large glass screen. The screen separates him from the water behind. A huge Orca can be seen with its nose close to the glass, opposite the child. A second Orca is seen in the background. The child is looking up at the beautiful creature, absently spilling popcorn on the floor.

    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.

    Read more about One 12 Year Old Boy Versus SeaWorld & Circuses
  • Two small children are shown next to a glass screen. One child has their hand upon the glass. The view the other side is of a zoo compound. Opposite to the children, the other side of the glass, a small gorilla crouches down.

    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.

    Read more about Are Zoos Educational?
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