On Monday, Compassion Over Killing submitted a legal comment urging USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service not to adopt their proposed rule eliminating federal regulations requiring pig carcasses to be cleaned prior to incision. COK joins several consumer advocacy groups, including Food & Water Watch, Center for Food Safety, and Government Accountability Project, in opposing this measure. Not only does …
At this year’s Animal Rights National Conference we were able to meet up with young animal activist, Genesis Butler. At age ten, Genesis became the youngest ever TedX speaker when she gave her inspiring talk on healing the planet through vegan eating. Now, she continues to advocate for animals through speaking engagements, social media, and has even started her own foundation …
Dunkin’, now led by a new CEO, is considering vegan options, as thousands ask for vegan treats through Animal Outlook’s campaign. Millions of consumers nationwide are opting for plant-based options to help the animals who suffer at the hands of the egg and dairy industries, and protect their health as well as the planet. As the plant-based market continues to …
In honor of National Ice Cream Day on July 15, Compassion Over Killing asked…what would cows do for a vegan Klondike Bar? We’ve collected a few of their responses in our new a-moo-sing video! Starring in this video are individuals rescued from the meat and dairy industries who now get to live out their lives in peace, playing on farm …
A guide to buying vegan ballet shoes, pointe shoes and character shoes Guest blog by Erika Wilkinson, COK Outreach Intern & a vegan ballet dancer Traditionally, ballet shoes and pointe shoes have suede soles. But suede, that soft material, is actually the underside of the skin of an animal. This means that most ballet shoes are NOT vegan, but don’t …
After debuting in Australia on March 29, 2018, the moving documentary Dominion, an eye-opening look into the realities of animal agribusiness, has been making its way around the globe, drawing crowds, and selling out premieres. Having just made its U.S. debut at the Animal Rights National Conference in Los Angeles, Dominion was written and directed by Chris Delforce and co-produced …
It seems like every week there’s another delicious plant-based option popping up somewhere. Thanks to Compassion Over Killing’s campaign with Jane Velez-Mitchell asking Starbucks for more vegan options, the coffee giant has been debuting more and more vegan products. COK’s campaign with more than 30,000 supporters continues–with its most recent victory in the form of a super-cool new product. If …
Last Sunday, more than 220 activists gathered at McDonald’s in Los Angeles to protest the terrible treatment of birds in McDonald’s chicken supply line. The demonstration was part of a coalition led by The Humane League, Animal Outlook, Animal Equality and Mercy For Animals to encourage the fast food giant to implement meaningful standards that would eliminate some of the …
Kimberly Elise (Diary of a Mad Black Woman, The Manchurian Candidate) penned a letter to the CEO of Kraft Heinz. She urged him to offer families a healthier and more compassionate BOCA Foods (a Kraft Heinz brand) by dropping dairy. In 2010, our campaign prompted Kraft Heinz to remove eggs from its meatless BOCA line. Though that is a promising …