All Posts for pain perception
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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?
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Is Cheese Addictive?
We all know people LOVE cheese, but is it more than taste? Is cheese truly physically addictive? What does the science say? We’ll look at both sides of the debate as to dairy’s addictiveness, namely, the issue of casomorphins.
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Are Oysters Vegan? | Gary Yourofsky & The Vegan Black Metal Chef
Are bivalves considered vegan? Are they sentient? Do oysters, clams, and mollusks have a place in a vegan diet? In this interview, vegan activist Gary Yourofsky and the Vegan Black Metal Chef share their 2 cents
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Horse Riding Cruelty: Effects of the Bit
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.
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Vegans Kill Plants! (Warning: GRAPHIC PLANT VIOLENCE)
The argument goes that if vegans are REALLY concerned with reducing pain and suffering, what about all the innocent plants losing their lives to feed vegans? Do plants feel pain?
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Is Honey Vegan? Healthy? Humane?
Is honey vegan? Let’s explore the answer through the lenses of animal intelligence, environmental impact, and the ethical issues of beekeeping.
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