“Beyond The Lies” Takes Powerful Video on the Road Again

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Compassion Over Killing is proud to announce the kickoff of the spring leg of our unique Beyond The Lies program bringing a powerful message of compassion to college campuses across the state of California. This inspiring program will raise awareness among thousands of people about the suffering of animals raised and killed for food, empowering them to choose compassionate vegan …

Starbucks Pledges More Vegan Innovation at Shareholder Meeting

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After pledging to brew up a nationwide vegan food line one year ago, Starbucks seems to have stalled out. So Compassion Over Killing roasted the coffee chain’s lack of progress at its annual shareholder meeting today–prompting a commitment to continued vegan innovation. Last year, Starbucks told Compassion Over Killing at its annual meeting that a US-wide vegan food line was …

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Three Birds Every Second: Horrifying High-Speed Slaughter

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In November 2018, Compassion Over Killing released gut-wrenching undercover footage exposing the horrors of high-speed chicken slaughter at Amick Farms in Maryland. This horrifying footage showed chickens being punched, kicked, and thrown, as well as being left to slowly drown during equipment breakdowns. Our investigator even found “red birds” with blood still under their skin–meaning they likely entered the scalding …

Desperate Meat Industry Fighting Meatless Mondays in NYC Schools

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As New York City public schools join Meatless Mondays, the desperate meat industry’s wasting no time in being a bully, trying to push veg meals off the menu for students. This week, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adam announced some amazing food for kids and animals: all New …

Save the Planet: Ditch Dairy

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It’s time to face the facts: animal agriculture is one of the leading causes of deforestation, pollution, and resource depletion. And combined with other environmental threats, it has us cruising for a huge climate crisis in as soon as twelve years. According to recent research, meat and dairy take up a whopping 83% of total farmland, while providing only 18% …

Eco-Friendly Vegan Bags

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The market for vegan fashion is growing rapidly–just like the market for plant-based food! More and more brands are choosing kinder and more sustainable materials that are just as stylish and durable. Spring is just around the corner, and for many that means a wardrobe change. It’s time to embrace light colors, florals (for spring? groundbreaking.), and luxurious weekender bags …

All NYC Public Schools Joining Meatless Mondays

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Great news from the Big Apple: All New York City public schools will participate in Meatless Mondays starting in the 2019-2020 school year! The city’s decision was announced by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. Meatless Monday is an international effort that continues to gain steam across the …

Eleven Vegan Pantry Staples and Where to Buy Them

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Going vegan means overhauling your pantry just a little bit — with delicious vegan staples. It’s easier than ever, with plenty of vegan versions of the foods you already know and love. Below are some of our go-to pantry staples that we just have to have at all times, including delicious ingredients like “nooch” that might be hard for a new vegan …