Late last month, we announced that COK uncovered yet more unethical behavior by dairy industry giants. Our initial research led to a class action lawsuit, filed by Hagens Bergan on behalf of consumers, accusing several dairy industry groups of working collectively to implement a $9.5 billion price-fixing scheme that involved killing 500,000 young cows in order to inflate the price of milk nationwide.
COK Volunteers and Staff Mobilize for Animals
For years, Compassion Over Killing (COK) has led public education, legislative outreach, legal advocacy, and corporate campaigns for animals. In that time, we have helped countless people discover the benefits of choosing vegetarian foods, and supported them with free resources such as starter guides, recipes, meal ideas, and several local veg dining guides.
In addition to educating others about vegetarian eating, we also make it top priority to motivate and empower other advocates to effectively speak out for animals.
In the last year, coverage of vegan eating and its many benefits has abounded in the mainstream media — from Not Settling for Ramen: Students Demand More Vegan Fare
With classes in full-swing for students across the country, for many this time of year also means a return to eating cafeteria and vending machine fare. But, with more information and resources at their fingertips than ever before, students are increasingly demanding healthier, more humane and more environmentally conscious cafeteria options.
“Bring-a-Friend BBQ” Introduces Veg-Curious to Animal-Friendly Fare
Long holiday weekends may be fun and relaxing for us, but they’re no picnic for farmed animals. Sadly, millions of chickens, cows, and pigs are slaughtered each barbecue season.
Federal Government is a Cash Cow for Animal Agribusiness
Are you aware of just how stong the arm of animal agribusiness’ influence is on the federal government? And just how many taxpayer dollars it grabs? Be prepared to let your jaw drop.
HULU Viewers Served “A Side of Truth” with COK’s Pro-Veg Commercial
As part of our mission to make 2012 the Year of Compassion, we’re taking our powerful and award-winning Pro-Vegetarian Commercial campaign to the next level: from airing nationwide on three TV stations last fall to running ads online, where a growing number of today’s youth are turning to watch their favorite TV shows and movies.
One of the most popular online and on-demand video streaming services is HULU — and starting this week, in the middle of watching hit TV shows, movies, or documentaries, over one million HULU viewers will see our 30-second commercial, “A Side of Truth.” (watch our ad below)
COK is Co-Hosting DC’s Largest Vegetarian Celebration this Saturday!
The DC VegFest is the largest vegetarian celebration in the nation’s capital, attracting several thousand attendees each year. Offering
a great time for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike, this free
outdoor festival will showcase over 75 exhibitors and provides an
opportunity to try free food samples, hear from dynamic
speakers, see cooking demonstrations, explore delicious meat-free
cuisine, and shop from several stores.
Running for Her Life: One Cow’s Fight for Freedom
n late May, Yvonne, a six-year-old slaughter-bound cow, escaped from a German farm and ran for her life.
In her quest for freedom, she spent nearly 100 days hiding in the forests of Bavaria. Garnering international attention, she eluded capture by police, farmers, countless good samaritans and animal advocates, and hunters (until authorities called off the “hunt”). Some joined the search in hopes of taking home a $14,500 reward offered by Bild, a German tabloid. A radio station rented a helicopter equipped with thermal imaging cameras, animal advocates tried to lure her with a bull ox, her sister, and her son while animal psychics attempted to talk with her — all to no avail.