Are Halal And Kosher Slaughter Humane?
Kosher (כשר) and halal (حلال) dietary guidelines—particularly in regards to the treatment and slaughter of animals—have long sparked controversy and debate, even within their respective religious...
View ArticleWhat Will Your Legacy Be?
There’s no question that humanity as a whole has accomplished many great things. Beautiful, powerful and challenging works of art; profound words of poetry and prose; consciousness-shifting philosophy...
View ArticleLearning to Love Horses | One Trainer’s Journey Away From Riding
One of the most iconic and time-honored human-animal relationships is that of horse and rider. From the noble steeds of battle to a little girl’s first pony, the bond people share with their horses...
View ArticleThe Best We Have To Offer? | How Ireland Exposes “Humane” Farming
I want you to imagine that one morning you wake up and as you stretch in bed, your fingers graze your oak headboard and suddenly, before your eyes, you see the tiniest acorn fall to the ground, sink...
View ArticlePork Industry On Trial: Water For Pigs Charge Backfires
November 1, 2016 marked the 22nd year of celebrating World Vegan day and, appropriately enough, the resumption of the criminal trial in Canada that’s thrust animal rights and veganism onto the...
View ArticleWhy I’m A Vegan Against Animal Welfare
I wanted to provide a more comprehensive answer to an important question I received on the Facebook live stream: what is your position on animal welfare, or more specifically, welfarism. If you...
View ArticleSex With Animals: The Blurred Lines of Bestiality
Bestiality is a topic so taboo, the word alone is enough to elicit reactions ranging from discomfort and disgust to moral outrage and ethical condemnation. Despite its relevancy within a wide range of...
View ArticleVegan Ruins School Lunch
I had the honor of speaking in two classes at the Passaic Valley Regional High school in New Jersey. I was invited to spend some time with a passionate vegan student Alyssa Landi her attentive peers...
View ArticleHow Autism Connects Me With Animals
I’ve wanted to speak on this topic for some time now, but I’m honestly worried I won’t be able to do it justice. I know I won’t be able to convey everything I want to convey, but I wanted to try, best...
View ArticleIs Glue Made from Horses? Is Glue Vegan?
Is glue made from horses? – Parts of horses have been used to make glue, including their skin, hooves, and connective tissues. However, there is no evidence that horses were used more than any other...
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