A new study, published in the journal of Feminism and Psychology, draws ties between attitudes about meat eating and gender and sexism. Researchers Ashley Allcorn and Shirley M. Ogletree surveyed hundreds of undergraduate students at a Texas university. They write that their findings “empirically supported ‘the linked oppression thesis,’ that gender and animal attitudes are connected.” “As hypothesized, pro meat-eating …
Research shows that diets heavy in animal products can put our health at risk, even rivaling smoking in terms of raising our risk for cancer! Now, a new study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, links regular consumption of meat protein to a 60% higher risk of heart disease, and finds that a plant-based diet can protect us from cardiovascular disease! As Newsweek …
With inspiration from the stars, thousands of people are joining Compassion Over Killing’s VegWeek 2018 campaign, by pledging to eat plant-based from April 16-22. VegWeek is celebrated annually in April, to coincide with Earth Day (April 22) and it aims to inspires pre-vegans to take the VegPledge as a fun and collective way to explore the many flavors and benefits …
Vegan eating can have a powerful, positive impact not only on animals and the planet, but on our health, too. And research finds that a shift toward plant-based foods can also fight hunger. A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that if the United States went vegan, it could feed millions more people, while the …
A little late to the Easter game this year? The big day is less than a week away, and if you’re reading this, maybe you haven’t stocked up on treats for your little ones (or big ones!) yet. But don’t worry: We have your tips for a simple and sweet vegan Easter basket! While it’s probably a little too late …
Today, Animal Outlook created quite a buzz at Starbucks’ annual shareholder meeting at the Seattle Center, speaking on behalf of the nearly 30,000 people asking the coffee chain for vegan foods nationwide and prompting the exciting news of a new plant-based line. We also launched mobile ads this week, targeting the meeting venue and 200,000 people in Seattle, where Starbucks …
Compassion Over Killing is urging Kraft Heinz, the parent company of meatless BOCA Foods, to kraft a better BOCA by ditching cruel dairy to make the brand vegan. Quickly signed by nearly 44,000 people, our petition points out that BOCA is lagging behind its meatless competitors, such as Lightlife, that have gone vegan to meet consumer demand and move their product lines …
Stars from across professional sports are teaming up with Compassion Over Killing’s (COK) “Not So Fast, USDA” campaign, to fight the nationwide expansion of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) hazardous high-speed pig slaughter program. Through May 2, the USDA is accepting public comments on its proposed rule, misleadingly titled “Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection,” and nearly 40,000 comments have …
With 52 weeks in a year, why not make at least one meat-free? That’s the empowering idea behind Compassion Over Killing’s VegWeek campaign! VegWeek 2018 kicks off on April 16, and you can get a head start on the fun right now! Take the VegPledge today. It’s easy: simply pledge now and you’ll get free recipes, product coupons, and more. You’ll instantly unlock …