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An open letter to humans

An open letter to humans

A letter from the General Assembly of Animal Earthlings who have been given the task of writing to us after numerous complaints about the human species.

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What does being vegan mean?

What does being vegan mean?

Being vegan goes beyond making ethical food choices; it’s about opposing all forms of oppression and violence, both on our plates and in the broader world.

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8 lessons from a mother hen

8 lessons from a mother hen

Animals can teach us a lot about being better and strive to achieve more. And we can learn a lot from chickens! Here are some lessons we can learn from a mother hen.

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Motherhood made me ditch dairy

Motherhood made me ditch dairy

Read about why registered vegan nutritionist and animal activist, Charlotte Allan, ditched dairy and turned from vegetarian to vegan after she had her son.

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Veganuary done? Now what?

Veganuary done? Now what?

You’ve just completed Veganuary, and you’re wondering whether you have it in you to continue. Of course you do! Here are some motivations to stay vegan for good.

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Famous vegan dads

Famous vegan dads

With Father’s Day approaching we wanted to celebrate some of our favourite celebrity vegan dads living an ethical lifestyle and promoting animal welfare.

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Why feminists should be vegan

Why feminists should be vegan

Animal agriculture is entirely dependent on the exploitation of female animals. If you are an advocate for women’s rights, here’s why you should be vegan.

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Staying vegan after Veganuary

Staying vegan after Veganuary

Well done on going vegan this Veganuary! Here’s a guide to staying motivated, focused and determined to stay on track with your new vegan lifestyle.

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Are meat eaters selfish?

Are meat eaters selfish?

With so much information available to consumers on the destruction and cruelty of the meat industry, it is unjustifiable for anyone to still be a meat eater.

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Meat eating is a health hazard

Meat eating is a health hazard

Dietary shifts away from meat is crucial to protect the environment, safeguard poorer communities and reduce the risk of disease outbreaks and pandemics.

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Why are meat-eaters so angry?

Why are meat-eaters so angry?

By deciding to harm as few living creatures as possible, vegans become a focal point of anger. Why does a more gentle approach to food appear to ruffle so many feathers?

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Why was COP26 silent on meat?

Why was COP26 silent on meat?

COP26 failed to address the biggest contributor to climate change, animal agriculture, even though sustainable food systems are key to ending climate crisis

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Why do people go vegan?

Why do people go vegan?

There are many reasons to switch to a vegan diet. Mainly the environmental impact of a meat-centric diet, stopping animal suffering, and health.  Environmental impact Livestock and their byproducts account for at least 32,000 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per...

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Speciesism is a social justice issue

Speciesism is a social justice issue

In an ideal world there would just be “rights.” Not human rights, animal rights, land rights, and so on – just rights, universally understood, legally enshrined, and culturally upheld.

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The heartbreak of vegans

The heartbreak of vegans

Humans are capable of deeply loving animals and sharing their lives with them. When they die, the grief is as deeply felt as that of a fellow human.  

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