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humane practices

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brown cow standing in a green field facing camera

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.

Why Dairy Is Never Humane

Dozens of trays of large white eggs are shown, filling the image.

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.

Why EGGS Are Never Humane | Babies In A Blender

The text "What does "cage-free" mean?" next to a hen sitting on a nest of eggs. A label tag stamped with "certified cage free farm eggs" hangs off of the text.

What does "cage-free" eggs mean? In the simplest terms, cage-free means exactly what it sounds like: laying hens are never caged. But the simplicity of this label ends there.

What Does Cage-Free Eggs Mean?

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

Emily is shown seated and looking into the distance, down and to her right.

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

Why I’m A Vegan Against Animal Welfare

Close up of the snout of a horse licking his lips with a bright pink tongue.

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?

Sex With Animals: The Blurred Lines of Bestiality

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 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.

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

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.

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?

Are Halal And Kosher Slaughter Humane?

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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)
  • The text "What does "cage-free" mean?" next to a hen sitting on a nest of eggs. A label tag stamped with "certified cage free farm eggs" hangs off of the text.

    What Does Cage-Free Eggs Mean?

    What does “cage-free” eggs mean? In the simplest terms, cage-free means exactly what it sounds like: laying hens are never caged. But the simplicity of this label ends there.

    Read more about What Does Cage-Free Eggs Mean?
  • 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
  • brown cow standing in a green field facing camera

    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.

    Read more about Why Dairy Is Never Humane
  • 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
  • Two women stand in the sunshine smiling at the camera.

    Moms Defend Rape, Kidnapping & Murder!

    How can loving, caring mothers defend such extreme injustices as rape, kidnapping and murder? Hear these two moms explain how kidnapping is really compassionate

    Read more about Moms Defend Rape, Kidnapping & Murder!
  • 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
  • LIVE At A UK Slaughterhouse & Gas Chamber

    It’s one thing to watch footage from a slaughterhouse; it’s another to watch as it’s happening in the moment. Come face to face with the humane myth. This is not far away. It’s right in your own backyard—all over the world.

    Read more about LIVE At A UK Slaughterhouse & Gas Chamber
  • 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?
  • Dozens of trays of large white eggs are shown, filling the image.

    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.

    Read more about Why EGGS Are Never Humane | Babies In A Blender
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown holding open what appears to be a children’s coloring book. A look of shock and horror is clear upon her face.

    The Most Disturbing Coloring Book Ever!

    Let’s take a magical journey through a kids coloring book, apparently aimed at the budding sociopath! We’ll discover such enriching activities as a eugenics-themed multiple choice quiz, a hands-on activity of how to properly mutilate infants and much more.

    Read more about The Most Disturbing Coloring Book Ever!
  • 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]
  • The N-WORDS Meat Eaters Use

    What are the N-Words meat-eaters use when defending their diet? A team of researchers produced the first empirical study of meat-consumption rationalizations and justifications. Nothing brings out the nasty side of human nature like dietary debate.

    Read more about The N-WORDS Meat Eaters Use
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown looking into the camera.

    The Greatest Lie Ever Told | Slam Poem

    This is the greatest lie ever told. Whispered to us as children. A deception so deeply entrenched in our collective unconscious we buy into it without question. Become complicit in its propagation. This is the lie we tell ourselves. Listen closely. Unlearning isn’t easy.

    Read more about The Greatest Lie Ever Told | Slam Poem
  • The words "MY final break down" are written in large colorful letters on a whiteboard.

    My Final Breakdown | Draw My Life

    It’s time now. I have nothing left to give. I’m empty and ruined. This is my story. My beginning and my end. This is my final breakdown. Please watch. Please listen. Please hear me. I’m not the only one.

    Read more about My Final Breakdown | Draw My Life
  • A goose is shown. It is held in a case, unable to moving anything but its head and neck. These protrude out of the front of the cage. A hand is clamped over the head of the animal. Its mouth is open and a feeding tube is being forced down its throat. Some of the food is seen escaping the edge of the mouth. In the lower left corner are the words “Available at Amazon” Amazon is rendered in a similar manner to that of the on-line supplier.

    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?

    Read more about Amazon.com Foie Gras: Expectation Vs Reality
  • The view is that of the corner of a room, supposedly that of a slaughter house. The floors and walls are covered in blood. There is detritus everywhere and numerous metal chains and hooks.

    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.

    Read more about How To Shut Down A Slaughterhouse [Not Graphic]
  • 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!
  • 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
  • A close up of a human face is shown in profile. Only the nose and left eye are visible. The gaze is fixed and looking up towards the heavens.

    The Nicest Way To Die [THIS VIDEO WILL CHANGE YOU!!]

    This video will forever change you. Death is the one certainty in life. We all hope that when the day comes, it will be quick and painless. We hope this for our loved ones, our pets, and even for the animals we eat. Even though they have to die, we don’t want them to suffer.

    Read more about The Nicest Way To Die [THIS VIDEO WILL CHANGE YOU!!]
  • A close up of a hen is shown from the base of the neck up. The mouth is slightly open; the hen’s expression, if it were on a human, would said to be one of surprize.

    Can Vegans Eat Eggs From Backyard Chickens? VEGGANS?!

    Is it okay to eat eggs from backyard or rescued chickens? If chickens are well cared for, what’s the harm in eating their eggs? A new dietary group called “Veggans” believes that eating eggs can be ethical and healthy.

    Read more about Can Vegans Eat Eggs From Backyard Chickens? VEGGANS?!
  • In a beautiful scene, a large, truly gorgeous, dog sits on its hind legs waiting patiently whilst a small child reaches up and gently grabs the dog’s muzzle.

    If You’ve Ever Lost A Pet You HAVE To Watch This!

    This video is for every animal-lover out there. It celebrates the lessons our pets teach us with their lives and their passing. It focuses on one “very important” lesson. One we can learn from our love for our pets.

    Read more about If You’ve Ever Lost A Pet You HAVE To Watch This!
  • The words “Kid-napped at birth” are shown written on a whiteboard in colorful letters.

    Kidnapped At Birth | Draw My Life

    I was taken from my mother at birth. I’m trying to remember her. This is my story. Please watch. Please listen. Please hear me. I’m not the only one.

    Read more about Kidnapped At Birth | Draw My Life
  • On a white board in large colorful letters are the words “5 months to live ”.

    5 Months To Live | Draw My Life

    I have five months to live. So I’ll try to be quick. I’ll share my journey with you until the end. Please watch. Please listen. Please hear me. I’m not the only one.

    Read more about 5 Months To Live | Draw My Life
  • 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
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown on stage behind a lectern. She is gesticulating with her arms. To the left of this image in large white letters are the words: “This speech changes everything”

    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.

    Read more about This Speech Will Change How You See Everything
  • An extreme close-up of an animal’s eye is shown. In the reflection of its cornea, multiple butchered animals can be seen. They are hanging from hooks by their back legs.

    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

    Read more about What Vegans See | A Post for Non-Vegans
  • 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?
  • On the left a person is shown in silhouette as they shoot at birds flying over head with a shotgun. On the right is an image of row after row after row of battery chickens in tiny cages.

    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?

    Read more about Is Hunting More Ethical Than Factory Farming?
  • The image shows a close-up of a gorgeous curly horned ram.

    Is Wool Vegan? Is it Humane?

    Is wool vegan? Isn’t it just like shaving your legs or trimming your beard? This is a common question about veganism and an important topic to address. Does the wool industry really align with vegan ideals?

    Read more about Is Wool Vegan? Is it Humane?
  • 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?

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