Time and again, COK’s investigations inside slaughterhouses uncover egregious abuse of animals, from the first look inside a US lamb slaughter operation, to high-speed horrors at a Hormel supplier. Soon, a new slaughterhouse could be built on a college campus. Yes, that’s right. It’s part of a so-called “ongoing educational program” planned for the Fort Collins campus of Colorado State University (CSU), …
Compassion Over Killing is excited to announce the relaunch of ChickenIndustry.com, an in-depth and evolving look behind the closed doors of an industry that raises and slaughters more than 8 billion animals in the US each year. Chickens raised their meat, known as “broilers” in the industry, sadly account for nearly 90% of all the animals killed for food each year …
This Friday is Cinco de Mayo! Get ready for margaritas and all the salsa and chips! The annual occasion usually calls for indulging in some seriously delicious Mexican food, and the good news is it’s easier than ever to celebrate in an animal-friendly fashion. Guacamole, after all, is vegan. WIN. So, to prepare you for Friday’s holiday, here are six ways …
The Plant-Powered Planet Protectors (or P4) took to the streets of Washington DC – along with more than 200,000 people from around the world — to participate in the People’s Climate March on Saturday, April 29. P4 marched hundreds of people strong with a colorful display of signs and even some costumes, though we were all united under one banner: …
Life can be tough, and sometimes we all need a little retail therapy. And it’s even better when we can do it from the comfort of our computers (maybe in the middle of a workday? We won’t tell). After all, nothing beats coming home to a surprise waiting in our mailbox. And when it comes to online shopping, Etsy rules supreme. …
Meat-free meals are being served up nationwide and around the world. Especially in fast food, plant-based is the hottest trend right now, offering delicious but healthier and animal-free options. White Castle just added a second vegan slider to its menu to answer customer cravings, and both Chipotle and Taco Bell rolled out easy guides to ordering vegan. And in June: Canada’s …
VegWeek 2017 has been a sweet success, empowering thousands of people to explore meatless eating thanks to the hundreds of people who recruited friends and family to join the fun, and our amazing VegWeek Endorsers and Partners who offered motivation and encouragement! Here are a few highlights from the VegWeek food and fun. Thousands Explore Veg Eating From April 17 through April …
A Compassion Over Killing investigator working inside a North Carolina factory farm supplying Pilgrim’s Corp. (previously Pilgrim’s Pride) — the second largest poultry producer in the world — documented live chickens heartlessly dumped into outdoor pits. As our investigator caught on camera, these unwanted chickens, who were sick or injured, were stuffed into buckets with dead or dying birds and …
Black bean slider is newest vegan menu item at White Castle Vegan is the hottest thing in fast food right now. Due to customer demand, Taco Bell and Chipotle have even created guides to choosing among their many vegan options. Craving a burger instead? White Castle just unveiled its new black bean slider, a second meatless option on the menu …