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 …
As the USDA debates rolling out their high-speed pig slaughter program nationwide, the slaughter and meatpacking industries remain some of the most dangerous working environments in the US. In a new story, The Guardian reports that in US meat plants there are two amputations a week and 17 “severe” incidents a month, which includes hospitalizations or “loss of an eye.” …
Jessica Carter, Compassion Over Killing’s Vegan Food & Lifestyle Coach, creates unique, flavorful, and easy-to-prepare vegan recipes! Perfect for summer, here are her new, original Caribbean-inspired dishes — from soul bowls to sliders. Click the recipes to try them on TryVeg.com, plus scroll down to see Jessica sharing them on WJLA’s Good Morning Washington! Caribbean Soul Bowl with Jerk Jackfruit: Packed …