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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

A person is shown from the shoulders up. They have grey tape across their mouth, silencing them. One eyebrow lifted in astonishment.

What violent and offensive things are you saying every day without knowing it? With all the "Politically Correct" terminology out there, one group remains regularly slandered, victimized and devalued in our every day speech.

Why You’re Offensive & Don’t Know It

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)

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

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.

Vegans In The Renaissance | The History of Veganism Part Three

The image shows a lion roaring in the wild as it is apparently hugged by a small child.

When someone commits atrocious acts of depravity, we call them an "animal." This video takes both a playful and serious look at our use of this term...and who the real "animal" is in our society.

Are Humans Better Than Animals?

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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
  • 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
  • large outdoor city scene with large buildings with large billboard type ads showing a cow with tears running down it's face and the words Like us - they feel - go vegan. There are a lot of people walking around

    The Viral Ad Campaign Run By Animals

    What happens when the animals we eat get to make their own ads? What would they say to us? How would it change what we eat and how we think of them? This is the exact premise of Go Vegan World

    Read more about The Viral Ad Campaign Run By Animals
  • Emily is seen sat facing the camera with “Vegan wake up call” in large white letters emblazoned on the image next to her.

    A Wake Up Call For Vegans

    At the depths of it, the reason most people won’t go vegan is the same reason that vegans can’t understand why most people won’t go vegan. This is a call for accountability and awakening for those of us who believe ourselves to be responsible and aware.

    Read more about A Wake Up Call For Vegans
  • 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 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
  • 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 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]
  • A young child is shown to the left. The child is facing forwards, but their eyes are turned to their right. Around the child’s neck is a white sign with 0402 in black lettering upon it. Overlaying the image of the child, centrally placed, are several heavily obscured words in white. It is possible to make out the words “Get” and “Milk” but others are too heavily obscured to be read. Below and visible in smaller letters is Milklife.com. The obscuration is caused by the placement of the word “Banned” which is written in large red and yellow letters and runs diagonally across the words in white.

    BANNED Commercial! – Milk Vs Almond Milk

    You won’t believe this! See the newly recovered BANNED footage from Milk Life’s “Dairy Milk Vs. Almond Milk Spelling Bee” commercial. Find out what they didn’t want you to see, and hear the commercial’s director have a total meltdown!

    Read more about BANNED Commercial! – Milk Vs Almond Milk
  • Arching across the top in large yellow lettering are the words “Poop Challenge”. They are separated slightly but the image of a Ben and Jerry’s “Chocolate Fudge Brownie” ice cream carton. On the top of the carton is a large poop emoji. To the left of the carton is a lawn sign with United States Environmental Protection Agency insignia upon it.

    $30K Poop Nutrition Challenge! | Sponsored By Ben & Jerry’s

    Take the POOP Nutrient Challenge and get paid $30K for your crappy ideas! The EPA, along with Ben & Jerry’s, the USDA, and a host of other heavyweights have launched a competition for craptastic concepts to deal with the dung overtaking our planet.

    Read more about $30K Poop Nutrition Challenge! | Sponsored By Ben & Jerry’s
  • 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
  • The image shows a whole, dead, chicken. Its feathers have been removed and it’s flesh roasted. It is posed in such a way that it might appear alluring.

    Do Animals WANT to Be Eaten? | Suicide Food

    Do Animals WANT to be eaten? According to commercials, apparently so! From smiling suicidal animal mascots, to homicidal acts against other animals, to self-cannibalism, all the way to erotic seducation of their killers.

    Read more about Do Animals WANT to Be Eaten? | Suicide Food
  • 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
  • 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 into three and shows the same close up of the same person each time. The last image has the WatchMojo YouTube logo overlaid upon it.

    WatchMojo Debunks Veganism!

    The giant YouTube channel WatchMojo recently demonstrated how to make a video about “5 Facts About Veganism” that subversively gives the vegan movement a kick in its collective gonads! Think being vegan is healthy?

    Read more about WatchMojo Debunks Veganism!
  • A person is shown from the shoulders up. They have grey tape across their mouth, silencing them. One eyebrow lifted in astonishment.

    Why You’re Offensive & Don’t Know It

    What violent and offensive things are you saying every day without knowing it? With all the “Politically Correct” terminology out there, one group remains regularly slandered, victimized and devalued in our every day speech.

    Read more about Why You’re Offensive & Don’t Know It
  • 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?!
  • 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 close-up image of Leonardo da Vinci is shown. The image is monochromatic and appears to be rendered in graphite.

    Was Leonardo da Vinci VEGAN? | The History of Veganism Spotlight

    Leonardo da Vinci was the quintessential renaissance man: artist, inventor, botanist, engineer, architect, historian, geologist, and…vegan? Learn about da Vinci’s lesser-known contributions to the fields of animal rights and ethical veganism.

    Read more about Was Leonardo da Vinci VEGAN? | The History of Veganism Spotlight
  • 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
  • Against a dark background a white egg is shown balancing upon its end. The side of the egg has a small, open crack in it, near the top. Out of this crack a beam of bright light is seen to be streaming across and out of frame to the left.

    The Great Egg Conspiracy: Lies, Corruption & Kevin Bacon

    A shocking expose on the deep corruption, shameless lies, and illegal activities of the egg Industry in the United States. You won’t believe the lengths the American Egg Board, USDA, and egg industry as a whole will go to for a profit.

    Read more about The Great Egg Conspiracy: Lies, Corruption & Kevin Bacon
  • Surrounded by a milling crowd, a poor dog is lifted into the air, as in triumph by a person in a tee-shirt. The person uses an animal catcher’s noose, which is tight around the dog’s neck to lift it. The animal is in distress.

    Why the Yulin Dog Meat Festival ISN’T A BIG DEAL!

    The Yulin dog eating festival sparks enragement and controversy every year with a strong global outcry for its banishment. But, in all honesty, is it really that bad? How is it any different than what every other country is doing every single day?

    Read more about Why the Yulin Dog Meat Festival ISN’T A BIG DEAL!
  • 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
  • Vegan advocate Gary Yourofsky is shown on the left image. Freelee the Banana Girl on the right. Both appear to be extremely angry.

    The Freelee & Gary Yourofsky Controversy: Death to Non-Vegans & Human Hating?

    Recent videos from Freelee the Banana Girl and Gary Yourofsky have sparked a great deal of controversy amongst vegans and non-vegans alike. In my first [and maybe only] ever “commentary” video, I talk about what we can learn from these videos

    Read more about The Freelee & Gary Yourofsky Controversy: Death to Non-Vegans & Human Hating?
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown in a black tee-shirt and sunglasses. On the front tee-shirt, in white, are the words: “Vegan Police”. She is about to make an entry into a pocket book.

    Are You Vegan Enough? Featuring The Vegan Police

    Under the ever-watchful eye of the Vegan Police, we explore the question: When can you officially say “I’m vegan”? What must you exclude? Is it “enough” to be free of meat, dairy, eggs and honey? Do you have to also be careful with sugar, cosmetics, birth control? What else?

    Read more about Are You Vegan Enough? Featuring The Vegan Police
  • Against a dark background, a roman statue stands, pointing towards the heavens. In large letters the words: “History of veganism part 1” can be seen.

    Vegans In Ancient Times | The History of Veganism Part One

    How far back does veganism reach? Is veganism a modern-day invention, or were there vegans in ancient times? In this first edition of The History of Veganism series, we start from the very beginning.

    Read more about Vegans In Ancient Times | The History of Veganism Part One
  • 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
  • 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
  • A stunningly beautiful deer stag is shown in an autumn setting with trees in the background.

    Is Deer Hunting Necessary for Population Control?

    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.

    Read more about Is Deer Hunting Necessary for Population Control?
  • 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 a lion roaring in the wild as it is apparently hugged by a small child.

    Are Humans Better Than Animals?

    When someone commits atrocious acts of depravity, we call them an “animal.” This video takes both a playful and serious look at our use of this term…and who the real “animal” is in our society.

    Read more about Are Humans Better Than Animals?

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