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A cartoon goldfish with sad eyes and downturned mouth is stood upright. Using the tips of its tail as feet. It is looking directly into the camera. In the top left hand corner is a yellow and white star, rendered in crayon with the words “For Kids” across the center.

This video is for KIDS! [but adults can watch too] We’re going to talk about FISH FEELINGS! We’ll learn about whether fish can feel pain and how even though they look really different than us, they have families, friends, and feelings!

Do Fish Have FEELINGS? [For Kids!]

Close up of the face of a horse being ridden for dressage; her chin is drawn in at an unnatural angle due to the rider pulling on the reins attached to a metal bit in her mouth.

Can bits be used ethically? Or are they decidedly cruel no matter how skilled the rider? Let's take a deeper look at the impact bit usage has on horses—both physically and psychologically.

Horse Riding Cruelty: Effects of the Bit

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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.

Vegans In Ancient Times | The History of Veganism Part One

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Is silk vegan? Is it cruel? In this video, we look into the ethics of silk, how it's produced and what alternatives exist.

Is Silk Vegan? How Is Silk Made?

In a dark, monochromatic image, a single goldfish can be seen.

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?

Do Fish Feel Pain?

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  • Emily Moran Barwick, founder of Bite Size Vegan, smiling as she kneels, scratching behind the ears of Ooby, a rescued black sheep. To the left is the text "How Autism Helps Me Connect".

    How Autism Connects Me With Animals

    Growing up Autistic, I believe my difficulties with communication strengthened my empathy for animals. It broke my heart that no matter how desperately and clearly they communicated their terror and pain, they were ignored and discounted.

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  • 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?
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    Do Fish Have FEELINGS? [For Kids!]

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    Read more about Do Fish Have FEELINGS? [For Kids!]
  • 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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    Why Wool Is BAAAD! [For Kids!]

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    Read more about Why Wool Is BAAAD! [For Kids!]
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    Is Lab Grown Meat Vegan?

    Could “test tube burgers” spell the end of animal exploitation? A solution to our environmental crisis? Find out why this is such a hot-button issue within the vegan community as we look at the pros and cons of lab grown meat.

    Read more about Is Lab Grown Meat Vegan?
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