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A slaughterhouse worker wearing a blood-stained mask next to the quote "I can't care," in reference to emotional detachment from PTSD.

We have long acknowledged cruelty towards animals as an indicator of psychopathy. Yet slaughterhouse workers are paid and expected to carry out what amounts to torture upon thousands of sentient beings, day in and day out. How could that not have an effect?

The Psychological Toll of Killing Animals: PTSD in Slaughterhouse Workers

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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.

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  • A slaughterhouse worker wearing a blood-stained mask next to the quote "I can't care," in reference to emotional detachment from PTSD.

    The Psychological Toll of Killing Animals: PTSD in Slaughterhouse Workers

    We have long acknowledged cruelty towards animals as an indicator of psychopathy. Yet slaughterhouse workers are paid and expected to carry out what amounts to torture upon thousands of sentient beings, day in and day out. How could that not have an effect?

    Read more about The Psychological Toll of Killing Animals: PTSD in Slaughterhouse Workers
  • 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!

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  • 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
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