From the non-existence of hunting in pre-human societies of about 2.5 million years ago, to the emergence of sophisticated tools and co-operative hunting that led to the extinction of megafauna species around the world, humans have rather embraced their domination of the wild. Modern day hunting is a diminishing activity, although the tradition of hunting and

Last week, in Part I of this series, I talked about some of the health implications of including dairy products in your diet. But humans aren’t the only ones dying for dairy. In addition to the health arguments for a dairy-free lifestyle, there are moral reasons that should compel us to stop supporting the dairy industry

When people first start out on their veg journeys, whether they make the initial decision for health or ethical reasons, they often eliminate meat from their diet long before they consider getting rid of dairy

Leather is one of the most widely used materials today. From shoes to handbags to automobile interiors, leather is everywhere. It is used in so many industries and is so readily available that the inherent violence that accompanies its very existence goes unnoticed. The leather industry is not opposed as strongly as the fur industry is, despite the fact that the violence and suffering behind these industries is the same

Veganism challenges oppressive systems, and like every other movement that does that, it needs people. We are lucky to be alive in an age when the Internet and other media make it easy for us to connect with people from anywhere on the planet. We have seen a lot of progress in our society in

All of us who are involved in the anti – animal oppression movement hope for a vegan world. Getting there does seem like a lot of work, and indeed it is. This makes it important for us to be clear about what our vision of a vegan world is and, just as importantly, what the

Being vegan in society as it exists today can be difficult. The number of popular vegan products available are still relatively few (though that number is growing), and the ones that do exist are mostly restricted to the affluent countries of the world.  Most pharmaceutical products and many cosmetic products are tested on animals. In addition to

Today we live on a dying planet. The oceans that were once abundant with life are turning dull and quiet. Massive forests that historically spread across continents, provided breathable air and allowed for complex life forms to exist and thrive, are quickly turning to deserts or are being consumed by our insatiable desire to extend

Choosing to go vegan is simple, but not always easy.  “All” one needs to do is avoid animal-based products and products that result from animal exploitation. Simple, right? Unfortunately, that isn’t easy in our speciesist world. We live in a society that thrives on the exploitation of others. The enslavement and abuse of other animals

Many people desire a fit and healthy body, and we pay a lot of attention to how we present ourselves to others. Children - especially teenagers - are particularly conscious about their appearance and are easily influenced by the habits of those around them, and by their self-appointed role models. However, the habits they model themselves after