Are the golden arches of McDonald’s starting to crumble? The fast-food goliath just released its first quarter report for 2015, and its shareholders aren’t loving it. As summed up on CNN, McDonald’s report reveals that “profits are crumbling, sales are shrinking and guest traffic is declining all around the world.” In fact, McDonald’s is experiencing such “negative guest traffic in …
A Misleading Oath or a Missed Opportunity?
Did you ever dream of becoming a veterinarian when you were a kid? Of working with animals every day? Many children, compelled by their deep love for animals, grow up to be veterinarians and dedicate their lives to caring for them. That’s why it’s disappointing that the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), an organization that represents over 86,000 veterinarians nationwide, …
What’s on Your Plate for Earth Day?
This April 22 marks the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, which aims empower individuals to take meaningful actions in their everyday lives that collectively contribute to the preservation of our planet. As the founder of Earth Day, late Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, explained: “Our goal is not just an environment of clean air and water and scenic beauty. The objective …
Big Ag’s Addiction to Antibiotics Could Kill 10 Million People Each Year by 2050
The discovery of penicillin in the 1920’s was a medical breakthrough. Who of us hasn’t relied on antibiotics to cure an infection at some point in our lives? Yet, today in the US, 80% of antibiotics aren’t used to treat people – they’re fed to factory-farmed animals. Why? For decades, Big Ag has been pumping these drugs into animals as …
Right to Farm… or Right to Harm?
The meat industry has been fighting to keep the public in the dark. They’ve been feverishly working to pass dangerous ag-gag laws that would criminalize investigations of factory farms. Compassion Over Killing has been standing up for the public’s right to know what happens on factory farms every step of the way. Now, Big-Ag is pushing a new strategy: so-called …
NC Introduces Ag-Gag Bill: Here’s a Video They Don’t Want You to See
This week, the North Carolina legislature introduced an ag-gag bill — again. Past attempts have thankfully failed, but this new threat of shutting down a powerful tool to expose the hidden horrors of animal agribusiness is very real. It’s a frightening reminder of how desperate the industry is to keep the American public in the dark. Here’s what they don’t …
Vegan vs. Coca-Cola: Which is more popular?
When it comes to media buzz and what people are talking about online, vegan beats out Coca-Cola. A recent article in Food Navigator highlights the increasing popularity of vegan eating in the U.S. And there’s more good news. Research in the Nutrition Business Journal reveals that meat-, dairy- and egg-free eating is hitting the mainstream: Nearly half of consumers associate …
Campaign Update: Subway Widely Expands Vegan Menu in DC & LA!
You’ve been asking for vegan options, and Subway is listening! Compassion Over Killing is excited to announce that Subway, the world’s largest restaurant chain, is widely expanding its vegan menu: In the Washington, DC area, more than 300 Subway stores are in the process of rolling out a vegan menu that includes the all-vegan Malibu Garden and Black Bean sandwiches! …
Vegan School in California is First in US
In 2006, MUSE school in Calabasas, California opened its doors as a nonprofit learning center with a focus on educating students about our shared responsibility to protect the planet. Factoring in the environmental degradation caused by a meat-centric diet, it’s fitting that the school will be rolling out an all-vegan menu this fall, making it the first vegan school in the …