Just before taking the stage in Starbucks’ hometown of Seattle tonight, chart-topping artist LP has sent a message to the company, joining Compassion Over Killing (COK) in asking for vegan foods at Starbucks nationwide! “Lost On You” singer, LP (Laura Pergolizzi), writes: “Hey Starbucks! Let’s give more people access to healthier food. I know there are a lot of existing …
Q&A: Olympic Medalist & Animal Advocate, Dotsie Bausch
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 …
New COK Hotline Empowers Factory Farm Whistleblowers
Compassion Over Killing (COK) has launched a new multi-state, multi-language campaign offering factory farm and slaughterhouse whistleblowers a safe and secure hotline to report animal cruelty, workers’ rights abuses, food safety risks, and environmental violations. Billboards featuring the confidential hotline — 1-800-65-FARM-TIPS — have already reached more than 400,000 people in top poultry-producing states Arkansas and Georgia, with additional locations …
VICTORY: Lightlife Brand Goes 100% Vegan
After a campaign by Animal Outlook, Lightlife drastically reduced the use of eggs in their line of vegetarian foods, by 166,000 eggs annually. The brand also introduced three exciting new vegan items. Now chickens, and all animals, have more news to celebrate: The company has announced all of its products will be 100% vegan by the end of this year. Marketing …
Panera Introduces More Plant-Based Options
Popular fast-casual chain Panera Bread is jumping on the plant-based bandwagon. The eatery, known for its healthier alternatives to typical fast food, announced that it’s rolling out more veg-friendly options, in addition to committing to adopting animal welfare initiatives such as switching to cage-free eggs by 2020. “We know that guests are increasingly seeking plant-based proteins for personal health reasons and/or …
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! …
DC VegFest 2014 Success: 15,000 People Strong & Growing!
“Thanks for being the best festival ever!” ★ “I can’t believe the amount of people in attendance!” ★ “Could I be having any more fun at DC VegFest? I don’t think so!” ★ “Holy DC VegFest!” ★ “So much fun at DCVegFest today. Can’t wait to go next year” Wow! We’re blown away by the tremendously positive feedback that …
US Reps. Deutch & Gabbard Take US VegWeek Pledge to Next Level!
Earlier this year, more than 70 elected officials along with thousands of people across the country took Compassion Over Killing’s 7-Day VegPledge for US VegWeek. Many have shared their stories about how taking this pledge changed their lives. This week, two Congressmembers who participated in US VegWeek — Rep. Ted Deutch (Florida) and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) — publicly embraced …
What’s Our Favorite Day of the Week? (Hint: It’s NOT Friday!)
We love Meatless Monday – and so do millions of Americans. This campaign is celebrated far and wide, in cities from coast to coast and across the globe, as a simple and fun way to help protect our health, the environment, and animals. Did you know Meatless Monday was first initiated by the US government during World War I? It was …