Beyond the Plate: A Beginner’s Guide to Vegan-Friendly Clothing

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When most people think about veganism, their minds immediately jump to food choices: plant-based burgers, oat milk lattes, and dairy-free cheese. But true compassionate living extends far beyond what’s on your plate. The fashion industry harbors some of the most overlooked forms of animal exploitation, with billions of sentient beings suffering annually for clothing production. At Animal Outlook, our investigations …

How to Make Classic Barbecue Dishes Vegan

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Barbecue dishes are a staple in many households, especially during summer cookouts and holiday gatherings. Traditional favorites, such as ribs, potato salad, corn, pulled pork, and cornbread, are often considered essential to the barbecue experience. For those who are vegan—or simply seeking to try something new—recreating these dishes without animal products can seem challenging. Fortunately, vegan versions of these classics …

Best US Airports for Vegan Food

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As summer approaches, some of us find ourselves planning our next adventure. Between packing your bags and navigating security lines, the last thing on your mind might be what to eat. For vegans, or those wanting to try something new, finding delicious food options while traveling can add an extra layer of challenge. Thankfully, many US airports are stepping up …

The Five Worst Things Our Undercover Investigations of Dairy Facilities Have Revealed

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Behind the pristine marketing images of happy cows grazing on sun-drenched hillsides lies a disturbing reality that the dairy industry doesn’t want you to see. At Animal Outlook, our undercover investigators have ventured into the heart of dairy operations across the country, documenting what really happens before milk reaches your grocery store shelves. What they’ve witnessed is far from the …

Shocking but Standard Practices in Animal Agriculture

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In the relentless pursuit of profit, animal agriculture routinely engages in practices that prioritize efficiency over ethics. These practices often result in routine animal cruelty, all in the name of maximizing output in the shortest possible time. Read on to uncover the shocking but standard methods that compromise worker safety, animal welfare, and ethical considerations. Enforced Growth In the eyes …

Eating Chickens May Cause The Next Pandemic

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Bird flu is a huge concern in the US right now. The disease has infected over 100 million animals since 2022 including chickens, turkeys, and even cows. Fears over its potential to spread rapidly among humans are growing. This is obviously bad for humans but also presents a real crisis for the birds as well. The US government requires that …

Animal Outlook’s Next Era – Welcome New Executive Director, Ben Williamson

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Together with the rest of the board, it is my pleasure to announce Animal Outlook’s next Executive Director, Ben Williamson. When I decided to begin the transition out of the Executive Director role earlier this year and we began our search, we were looking for a leader who could build upon and enhance Animal Outlook’s unique identity, level of achievement, …

The History of Veganism

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Today, more than 78 million people around the world are vegan1. As more and more people learn about the dietary health benefits, and of the unethical agricultural practices and environmental impacts associated with meat consumption, this number continues to increase. Given veganism’s popularity, you may be surprised to learn that this term was coined only 80 years ago. However, the …