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A lit cigarette with a trail of smoke rising into the air against a black background.

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!

Is Smoking Vegan?

A close of the face of a beautiful orangutan is shown next to a glass bottle of palm oil.

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?

Is Palm Oil Vegan?

A person is shown holding an apple in one hand and a hamburger in the other. They appear to be weighing the decision of which to eat.

If you've ever said "I respect your choice to be vegan, so you should respect my choice to eat meat," please watch this video. Is eating meat, dairy and eggs a choice? And should it be equally respected as the choice to be vegan?

Is Eating Animals A Personal Choice?

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  • A seated figure, their back to the camera is shown under a dark and ominous sky. The figure looks toward a city skyline in the distance. They are surrounded by the rubble of a collapsed building and the discards of modern life.

    What Will Your Legacy Be?

    What lessons are we leaving for the next generation? When we take account of our actions, there is one commonality that crosses all human-created boundaries of cultures, countries, ethnicities, genders, ideologies and religions – it unites us in our humanity.

    Read more about What Will Your Legacy Be?
  • The image shows a close-up of a person’s arms. They are being restrained with handcuffs.

    The Crime Of Raising Vegan Kids | When Diet Is Deadly

    Is a vegan diet child abuse? Where is the line between parents’ dietary practices and the government’s duty to protect minors? Following the hospitalization of a vegan child, a bill in Italy aims to make veganism a criminal offense.

    Read more about The Crime Of Raising Vegan Kids | When Diet Is Deadly
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is standing between two billowing American flags. She has a wry expression on her face

    Celebrate Freedom Like A Real American Hypocrite!

    Strap on your expandable sweatpants and get ready to grow the glory of your Freedom Gut like a REAL American! Find out how to flaunt your Independence with true American flair! Now pay attention! Or don’t. It’s a free country.

    Read more about Celebrate Freedom Like A Real American Hypocrite!
  • Two partial images are shown, separated by a vertical red line. The left-hand image shows a selection of vegan food upon a metal food tray. There is an apple, a sandwich, a colorful salad and a selection of dried fruits and nuts. In the second image, a second food tray is shown. It contains a carton of milk, seven chicken nuggets with dipping sauce, a cookie and a fork.

    Are School Lunches Killing Our Kids? | Lila’s Fight

    Why are school serving kids lethal lunches while refusing to offer healthy alternatives? 14-year-old vegan activist Lila Copeland speaks about her taking on the school board and the fight for kids’ right to health.

    Read more about Are School Lunches Killing Our Kids? | Lila’s Fight
  • A close up image of a child, as if in the womb is shown on a pink background.

    Is Abortion Vegan? | The Pro-Choice Dilemma

    What is the vegan stance on abortion? Can vegans be pro-choice? This video delves into the moralistic minefield of the abortion debate in relation to vegan ethics. We’ll look at the various arguments posed by either side.

    Read more about Is Abortion Vegan? | The Pro-Choice Dilemma
  • The image is split in two. On the left is a close up of a piglet being held in a person’s arms. On the right is a close up of a pig in a tiny metal crate. The animal is fully immobilized by the crate. Spanning across the center of the tow images is the “Smithfield Premium Meats” logo.

    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?

    Read more about Expectation Vs Reality: Smithfield Pork
  • Against a dark background, a person is shown in close up. Only the lower half of their crossed arms are visible. The sleeve of one arm is pulled up slightly revealing a tattooed identification number on their forearm. Split across the image, top and bottom, are the words “Lessons from the holocaust” in large white letters.

    Holocaust Survivors Speak: Lessons From The Death Camps

    When Holocaust survivors speak, we should listen. In this video, survivors and their families share hard-earned lessons and shed light onto a deeper meaning of “Never Again”.

    Read more about Holocaust Survivors Speak: Lessons From The Death Camps
  • A handsome golden Labrador and a human are shown next to each other, from the shoulders up such that their heads are level. Both are shown tilting to the left, mimicking each other. The human is looking at the camera, the Labrador is looking at a speech bubble that is coming out of its head. The speech bubble says “Is this because I’m yellow?”

    Legal Discrimination Against Pet Owners?

    Most forms of discrimination are illegal in the United States when it comes to renting a home. However, families with pets face additional challenges.

    Read more about Legal Discrimination Against Pet Owners?
  • An adult is shown surrounded by children in Halloween costumes. The adult has a bowl of candy in their hand.

    Vegan Guide to Trick-Or-Treating & Halloween Candy

    What’s a vegan to do on Halloween when most of the candy is more of a trick than a treat? In this video, we talk about different ideas for making your Halloween vegan-friendly without missing out on the fun.

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  • Overlaid over an image of “God Touching Adam” from the Sistine Chapel ceiling are the words “History of veganism part 3”.

    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.

    Read more about Vegans In The Renaissance | The History of Veganism Part Three
  • A person is shown sat, on the pavement, up against a wall with their kneed pulled in. A senior dog is next to the person, sitting up with its front paws on the person’s knee. The person is in the process of feeding the dog a small treat.

    Vegan Food For the Homeless | Brown Paper Bag Movement

    Often, the food afforded to the needy isn’t of the highest quality, and certainly not itself compassionate when it contains the bodies of other beings. The Brown Paper Bag Movement provides vegan food and care items to the needy of New York City.

    Read more about Vegan Food For the Homeless | Brown Paper Bag Movement
  • A lit cigarette with a trail of smoke rising into the air against a black background.

    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!

    Read more about Is Smoking Vegan?
  • A close-up of a human eye is shown. There is a surreal color to it. The iris is vibrant.

    Open Your Eyes

    This video will open your eyes to the truth about our food industry. Come face to face with the real-life impact of your dietary choices. See where (and who) your food comes from.

    Read more about Open Your Eyes
  • A close of the face of a beautiful orangutan is shown next to a glass bottle of palm oil.

    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?

    Read more about Is Palm Oil Vegan?
  • Myq Kaplan of “America’s got talent” is shown in a blue dress suit, holding a bunch of flowers.

    A Vegan Celebrity Who’s *Actually* Vegan | Interview With Comedian Myq Kaplan

    Comedian Myq Kaplan has been on such shows as Letterman, Conan, and the Tonight Show, had his own Comedy Central Presents special, a best selling comedy album on iTunes and more. But most importantly, he says he’s vegan and actually is.

    Read more about A Vegan Celebrity Who’s *Actually* Vegan | Interview With Comedian Myq Kaplan
  • Medieval knights and fighting men are shown below a castle. Overlaying the image is the text “History of Veganism Part 2”

    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.

    Read more about Vegans In The Middle Ages | The History of Veganism Part Two
  • Alex Contreras, Army Sergeant and vegan, is shown in full combat gear, hunkered down against a wall. He has his weapon at the ready across his thigh.

    How to Be Vegan in the Military | Sergeant Alexander Contreras

    Being vegan in the military certainly isn’t the easiest thing to accomplish, but it is possible. Sgt. Alexander Contreras shares his own experience and how he stayed vegan in the army and how his superiors and fellow soldiers reacted.

    Read more about How to Be Vegan in the Military | Sergeant Alexander Contreras
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown on the left, author and vegan activist Gary Yourofsky on the right. Between the two is a close-up view of a beautiful white cow.

    Speciesism: The Original Discrimination | ft. Gary Yourofsky

    Speciesism is the assumption of human superiority leading to the exploitation of animals. It is the false belief that non-human animals do not have nor deserve the same rights as we humans. It is the oldest form of discrimination on this planet

    Read more about Speciesism: The Original Discrimination | ft. Gary Yourofsky
  • Author and vegan activist Gary Yourofsky is shown along side the words “The best anti-vegan argument - Gary Yourofsky interview series”

    The Best Argument Against Veganism | Gary Yourosfky

    What is the best argument against veganism? there is certainly a wide array of objections to the vegan lifestyle, but do any of them hold water? if you’re vegan or thinking about being vegan, chances are you’ve come up against more than one.

    Read more about The Best Argument Against Veganism | Gary Yourosfky
  • A person is shown holding an apple in one hand and a hamburger in the other. They appear to be weighing the decision of which to eat.

    Is Eating Animals A Personal Choice?

    If you’ve ever said “I respect your choice to be vegan, so you should respect my choice to eat meat,” please watch this video. Is eating meat, dairy and eggs a choice? And should it be equally respected as the choice to be vegan?

    Read more about Is Eating Animals A Personal Choice?
  • 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
  • The image shows a close-up of hand. The hand is shown against the back drop of a hospital bed and has a drip needle inserted into the wrist. A caring hand and arm is seen holding the persons hand and giving comfort.

    The Human Cost of Animal Testing

    Perhaps the most perverse aspect of the animal testing debate is the fact that not only does animal testing not advance medicine—it actually harms and, in many cases, kills the humans it’s said to benefit.

    Read more about The Human Cost of Animal Testing
  • The image shows a two banks of beautiful white rabbits. Each bank contains twenty rabbits. They each are locked into small boxes and immobalized. Only their heads are visible.

    Why Are We Still Testing On Animals?

    Non-animal tests are generally more reliable, less costly, and always more humane. So, why are we still testing on animals? Let’s review the top three reasons, including how you are paying for it!

    Read more about Why Are We Still Testing On Animals?
  • Free-range, age-free chickens in a large green field with trees in the background, under a bright blue sky.

    Is Free-Range Really Free? Are Eggs and Dairy Humane?

    What do the buzzwords “humane,” “cruelty free,” “cage free,” “free range,” and “organic” actually mean? Is the comfort they provide to consumers backed by actual improvements for the animals?

    Read more about Is Free-Range Really Free? Are Eggs and Dairy Humane?
  • a close up of a pig's face in the foreground with 5 or more in the background in a mud pit

    Is It Moral to Eat Meat?

    If we can’t talk about where our animal products come from and what the animals go through to become “products,” how can we stand to eat them? As Gary Yourofsky says, if it’s not good enough for your eyes, why is it good enough for your stomach?

    Read more about Is It Moral to Eat Meat?

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