…at risk? The unhealthy force-feeding of birds for foie gras production has been banned because of its egregious cruelty in over a dozen countries, and a California state ban will…
Life as a COK Intern: Radhika and Sajani
…people from underprivileged backgrounds, especially people of color, and how much resources went to feeding farmed animals instead of directly feeding those grains to humans. It all tied in, and…
Win for Ducks: Federal Court Reinstates California’s Foie Gras Ban!
…Translated as “fatty liver,” foie gras is produced by force-feeding ducks and geese abnormally large quantities of food through pipes shoved down their throats, causing their livers to become diseased…
Brazil’s Largest City Says Au Revoir to Foie Gras
…produced by force-feeding ducks and geese (shoving a pipe down their throats and pumping food into their stomachs) until their livers swell up to ten times normal size, inducing a…
Animal Advocates Appeal Foie Gras Case Against USDA
…ducks. The force-feeding process induces a disease known as hepatic lipidosis and causes the animals’ livers to swell up to eight or more times their normal size. In addition to…
Victory for Ducks and Geese: US Supreme Court Allows CA’s Foie Gras Ban to Stand
…illegal to produce or sell foie gras in California. Foie gras – French for “fatty liver” – is produced by force-feeding ducks and geese (shoving a pipe down their throats…
Farmed Animal Transport Cruelty Investigation
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10 Tips for Traveling While Vegan this Summer
…road. Plus, having snacks on hand can buy you time if you start to get hungry but can’t find vegan food right away. Download Apps like Happy Cow Get help…
Chipotle Vegan Sofritas Go National
…test into more markets, and now, to the delight of hungry consumers across the country, Chipotle is changing its classic menu for the first time in its 20-year history to…