Yes, arsenic. It’s a known toxin and carcinogen, yet it’s commonly used as an additive to chicken feed. Why? It’s been fed to chickens since the 1940s to promote growth and kill parasites.
Sound shocking and dangerous? Maryland Delegate Tom Hucker thought so, too. So in 2010, he introduced a bill in the state legislature aiming to prohibit poultry companies from adding this toxic drug to feed given to chickens who are raised for their meat.
In the United States, there’s no question that consumers are getting it. Trends show that overall, Americans are eating less meat, and that’s good news for the animals, the environment and our health!
The Meatless Monday campaign has contributed significantly to helping people reduce their meat consumption as well as discover delicious meat-free meals to enjoy all week long.
And it’s not just consumers who are signing up for Meatless Mondays. Across the board, schools, hospitals, workplaces, celebrities—and even entire cities, are joining the movement!
Here’s how five US cities have embraced Meatless Mondays and are encouraging residents to participate:
Earlier this year, The Humane Society of the United States released a graphic undercover video revealing extreme cruelty to mother pigs and their piglets inside the Wheatland, Wyo.-based Wyoming Premium Farms.
The footage – which shows downright sadistic scenes of animal abuse including mother
pigs repeatedly punched and kicked in the face, piglets swung around by
their back legs or kicked like soccer balls – was turned over to local authorities who announced this week that further action will be taken.
As 2012 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to look ahead to the coming year with hope. Hope for a kinder future for animals, an improved planet and optimal health for yourself. A new year offers a fresh start, a time to set new goals for yourself and expand your possibilities!
At Compassion Over Killing, we’re thrilled to look back on the many milestones that you helped us reach in 2012 — and we’re looking forward to an even more effective 2013.
Right now, we’re setting new goals that will continue the momentum of our advocacy work, and we hope you’ll join us in resolving to help even more animals in the coming year!
This past Saturday, more than 250 COK supporters—including very special guests Maryland Senator Jamie Raskin, Cupcake Wars champion and owner of Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats Doron Petersan, and COK founder Paul Shapiro—joined us to celebrate the power of compassion at our annual holiday party. It was a fun-filled evening looking back at our 2012 successes and looking forward to an even
better 2013.
The holidays are here! And that means it’s the perfect opportunity to introduce friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors to delicious vegan food that will make everyone, including the animals, sing for joy!
Here are a few of our favorite appetizers and sweets that will make you the hit of any holiday party:
We recently shared some delicious vegan recipes that will make your friends — and the animals — sing for joy. And now COK has 10 ways to make your holiday season even sweeter!
Nine of them come in the form of organic vegan truffles: hazelnut, cherry, orange, almond, cappuccino, cashew, blueberry, (vegan) milk chocolate and coconut! made by Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates, these truffles are made from the highest quality gourmet, organic ingredients — and they’re made from fair trade chocolate. Plus, the box includes a special message of compassion from COK!
Imagine the
possibilities if there were a plant-based product available that was so similar
in texture and taste to chicken that consumers couldn’t tell the difference.
Now imagine that this meat-free product also cost less than meat. That’s
exactly what Ethan Brown, founder of Beyond Meat, aims to do – and his company
is making national headlines across the U.S. as its products are hitting stores
from coast to coast.
Q: What makes Beyond
Meat different from other plant-based meats available today?
In the spirit of the season, COK volunteers are showing off their compassion and spreading holiday cheer by giving out free vegan food samples!
Texas is typically known for its cowboy cravings of meaty BBQ and chili, though vegetarian eating is gaining traction. Case in point: Austin’s Lone Star Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off! Our amazing volunteer, Amanda Sullivan, led the COK team in this serious cooking competition, delivering a mouth-watering vegan Pumpkin Chili that incorporated fall’s favorite fruit. Both the crowd and judges loved the hearty stew–people were even taking photos of the recipe! (included at end of blog)
