Today is World Vegan Day! Sadly, more than nine billion animals are slaughter for food each year in the U.S. As Compassion Over Killing’s investigations have exposed time and time again, animals endure systematic cruelty and suffering on factory farms. But you have the power to stand up for animals every time you sit down to eat, simply by choosing …
Olympic cyclist and dedicated activist, Dotsie Bausch, is a true champion for animals! Dotsie has teamed up with Compassion Over Killing to empower thousands to take our VegWeek VegPledge. She also personally penned a letter urging Papa John’s to offer vegan cheese. Now, Dotsie shares her inspiring story as a vegan athlete, and how she cycled her way to a …
Halloween is creeping up on us quickly… it’s just 5 days away! If you’re looking for tasty treats that are sweet to animals, have no fear. We have your guide to the ultimate vegan Halloween candies to give out to trick-or-treaters (or enjoy for yourself). Read on, because we even have a special Smarties giveaway and a video packed with …
Olympian and animal advocate Dotsie Bausch has personally sent a letter to Papa John’s CEO John Schnatter of their shared hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, a fellow cyclist with whom she’s rode before, asking that the nationwide pizza chain headquartered in Louisville offer dairy-free cheese. Dotsie is emphasizing that this simple addition to the menu would make plant-based eating more accessible to …
The Big Apple is embracing the power of plants. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and 15 schools across the borough of Brooklyn have officially signed on for Meatless Monday! Participating schools will have healthy, all-veg breakfast and lunch menus for students every Monday. Joining the schools’ efforts, the Mayor, First Lady Chirlane McCray and Gracie Mansion will also go …
Halloween is quickly approaching, and we’re ready to celebrate with vegan sweets that aren’t ghoulish to animals! If you’re looking for kind candy to give out to trick-or-treaters, Smarties are a smart choice. Did you know they’re vegan? We talked one-on-one with Smarties Co-President, Liz Dee, about this compassionate, family-run company founded in 1949, which sells over 2 billion rolls …
Thousands of compassionate consumers like you have joined Animal Outlook and Jane Velez-Mitchell in asking for vegan foods at Starbucks — and the coffee chain has responded by adding new items to its menu. This summer, Starbucks debuted a protein-packed vegan lentil bowl, which quickly sold out at some locations due to high demand. The addition followed dairy-free milks (almond, …
Meatless options are everywhere these days. With so many options available, it’s easier than ever before to find delicious plant-based foods. Compassion Over Killing campaigns, and requests from thousands of compassionate consumers, have prompted vegan menu options at Subway, Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks (join Jane Velez-Mitchell & ask Starbucks for more vegan foods today!), Pita Pit, and more. Nevertheless, McDonald’s has been …
A new raw vegan tuna has surfaced at Whole Foods, soon available for fish-free sushi rolls at locations in New York and Los Angeles! Ocean Hugger Foods calls this fish-friendly dish, made from tomatoes, Ahimi, and tells Epicurious that it also has plans in the works for fishless salmon (made from carrots) and eel (made from eggplant). After all, there …