Together with the rest of the board, it is my pleasure to announce Animal Outlook’s next Executive Director, Ben Williamson. When I decided to begin the transition out of the Executive Director role earlier this year and we began our search, we were looking for a leader who could build upon and enhance Animal Outlook’s unique identity, level of achievement, …
Today, more than 78 million people around the world are vegan1. As more and more people learn about the dietary health benefits, and of the unethical agricultural practices and environmental impacts associated with meat consumption, this number continues to increase. Given veganism’s popularity, you may be surprised to learn that this term was coined only 80 years ago. However, the …
Whether you’re trying to build muscle or just want to make sure you’re hitting all of your nutritional benchmarks at each meal, getting enough protein is one of the most essential elements of maintaining a healthy physique. Despite what internet “experts” might tell you, it’s incredibly easy to hit your protein goals on a vegan diet. High-protein vegan foods also …
What is the Animal Outlook Network? The Animal Outlook Network is a new website and e-learning platform that helps you to become an impactful and effective advocate for animals. This unique website offers several easy and effective ways to become a successful animal advocate, right at your fingertips. The Training Hub will empower you with information about the key issues …
Animals in agriculture facilities endure cruelty every single day. Many suffer from tight, overcrowded conditions, painful procedures without anesthetic, and slaughter long before they would naturally die. A lot of consumers discover this and rightfully want to avoid animal products made in such a way. However, the reality is that most labels to help consumers decide how well an animal …
Eating out at restaurants is a joyous experience, especially as a way to celebrate with friends and family. It can be frustrating when you look at the menu, only to see a house salad, roasted vegetables, and perhaps some soup among vegan-friendly options. Unfortunately, meat is considered a delicacy, as well as a necessity, meaning that restaurants routinely use animal …
Maybe you’ve heard about the gross mistreatment of animals in agricultural facilities. Maybe you’ve even seen some of the videos from our undercover investigations and logically been horrified. It’s tempting to respond by telling oneself that these are rare and isolated incidents and they aren’t happening at scale. However, these injustices are actually widespread in the animal agriculture industry. While …
Going vegan is easier than ever thanks to the variety of plant-based food options now available. As more and more people make the switch, companies are responding by creating tasty and nutritious alternatives for animal products such as milk, cheese, and meat. Even though grocery stores are increasingly accommodating vegans, one can’t be too careful; non-vegan ingredients are hidden in …
Every five years, Congress passes a sweeping “Farm Bill” designed to regulate agricultural policy until the next bill. A new version, already approved by the House Agriculture Committee, contains language designed to nullify Prop 12, one of the strongest animal protection laws in the country, and closes off pathways to gain more like it. This would simply be very bad …