When most people think about veganism, their minds immediately jump to food choices: plant-based burgers, oat milk lattes, and dairy-free cheese. But true compassionate living extends far beyond what’s on your plate. The fashion industry harbors some of the most overlooked forms of animal exploitation, with billions of sentient beings suffering annually for clothing production. At Animal Outlook, our investigations …
How to Make Classic Barbecue Dishes Vegan
Barbecue dishes are a staple in many households, especially during summer cookouts and holiday gatherings. Traditional favorites, such as ribs, potato salad, corn, pulled pork, and cornbread, are often considered essential to the barbecue experience. For those who are vegan—or simply seeking to try something new—recreating these dishes without animal products can seem challenging. Fortunately, vegan versions of these classics …
Best US Airports for Vegan Food
As summer approaches, some of us find ourselves planning our next adventure. Between packing your bags and navigating security lines, the last thing on your mind might be what to eat. For vegans, or those wanting to try something new, finding delicious food options while traveling can add an extra layer of challenge. Thankfully, many US airports are stepping up …
The Five Worst Things Our Undercover Investigations of Dairy Facilities Have Revealed
Behind the pristine marketing images of happy cows grazing on sun-drenched hillsides lies a disturbing reality that the dairy industry doesn’t want you to see. At Animal Outlook, our undercover investigators have ventured into the heart of dairy operations across the country, documenting what really happens before milk reaches your grocery store shelves. What they’ve witnessed is far from the …
Veganism: More Than a Diet, It’s a Compassionate Revolution
What Does It Mean to Be Vegan? Being vegan represents one of the most powerful personal choices an individual can make to reduce suffering in our world. But what exactly does veganism entail? Veganism is a lifestyle that seeks to exclude — as far as is possible and practicable — all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for …
The “Meat Equals Manliness” Fallacy: Redefining Strength in an Age of Toxic Masculinity
For as long as I can remember, the concept of “manliness” has been tethered to notions of dominance, inexplicably linked to meat consumption. The image of a rugged man grilling steaks or devouring a burger has been so deeply ingrained in our cultural psyche that it’s rarely questioned. But it’s time we did. This fallacy has found new life in …
Justice Department Investigates Egg Industry Price Fixing as Fight Against Cage-Free Progress Begins in Arizona
As reported this week in The Wall Street Journal, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched an investigation into potential price fixing in the egg industry. This probe comes at a particularly challenging time for consumers, who are currently facing soaring egg prices due to the mass culling of egg-laying hens in the ongoing bird flu crisis. Adding to this complex …
Shocking but Standard Practices in Animal Agriculture
In the relentless pursuit of profit, animal agriculture routinely engages in practices that prioritize efficiency over ethics. These practices often result in routine animal cruelty, all in the name of maximizing output in the shortest possible time. Read on to uncover the shocking but standard methods that compromise worker safety, animal welfare, and ethical considerations. Enforced Growth In the eyes …
Eating Chickens May Cause The Next Pandemic
Bird flu is a huge concern in the US right now. The disease has infected over 100 million animals since 2022 including chickens, turkeys, and even cows. Fears over its potential to spread rapidly among humans are growing. This is obviously bad for humans but also presents a real crisis for the birds as well. The US government requires that …