Alexandra Paul is not only a longtime actress and entertainer, she has also been concerned with the environment, animals and human rights for years. Vegan Mainstream spoke with Paul recently about how she got involved in activism of all kinds, what her favorite vegan books and resources are, and what it takes to live simply.
Melissa Schwartz and Donovan Jenkins are showing the sex appeal of the vegan movement, with the goal of raising awareness for inner beauty. Their new network for beautiful vegans, vGirls|vGuys, showcases personal interviews and photo shoots with vegans of all body types. vGirls|vGuys is for anyone and everyone, current vegans and those looking to adopt the [...]
The books we read as children can sometimes remain with us into adulthood, especially if a book had an impact on the way we view life. Ruby Roth is a vegan children’s book illustrator and writer, known for That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals.
Her newest creation, Vegan Is Love, showcases, in a visually compelling way, how children can view compassion as applicable to all forms of life, not just people.
When Earth Days across the map were first established, they were typically thought of as fringe festivals or radical gatherings. Now, every April sees an expansive and diverse celebration in countries across the globe
Not all shoes are made alike. Joanne Chang is the co-owner of Nice Shoes, a brand new Canadian vegan shoe store, and one of the first in Vancouver, where her store is based.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has been in action for years fighting for abused and forsaken companion animals — but some people may not know that HSUS has also been in the ring protecting farm animals. HSUS’ Farm Animal Protection campaign highlights underreported issues within the factory farm industry. As a seasoned [...]
Ruth Heidrich might be the bionic woman. Heidrich has been a marathon woman (pun intended) for decades, surviving a battle with cancer, winning Ironman competitions and publishing books about her story, all while maintaining a vegan lifestyle. Recently Vegan Mainstream got to chat with Heidrich about her many accomplishments, and glimpse a day in the [...]
The Animal Rights National Conference (ARNC) is a popular event within the vegan community, held annually in either Washington D.C. or Los Angeles. ARNC 2012 can really be called the people’s movement, as it showcases a broad range of skills, speakers, and issues. Michael Weber, program director for Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) discusses his life as [...]
Don’t let the sweet, polite accent fool you. Gabby Wild is a fierce advocate for animal rights and is caught in a hailstorm of publicity for her first campaign, 12 in 12 for 12. The “12″ campaign created by Wild, a veterinary student, will feature 12 endangered species, one for each month of the year. [...]
Julieanna Hever has made a name for herself in the nutrition world; she boasts many credentials – M.S., R.D., C.P.T. Fortunately for vegans everywhere (and vegans-to-be everywhere!), she is also very passionate about the positive benefits of a plant-based diet; in fact she is also commonly known as the Plant-Based Dietitian. Julieanna is a busy writer, with [...]
