Expedition of a Vegan to the Heart of the Amazon- VEGAN VOICES writer Marly Winckler
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Marly Winckler. Marly Winckler, sociologist, is the translator of more than sixty books, including Animal Liberation by Peter Singer. Vegetarian since 1983 and vegan since...
On A Mission To Improve The Lives Of Caged Birds – Helen Seta
Animal Activist Helen Seta is on a mission. She wants to improve the life of caged birds. Helen and a cockatoo friend Helen has created an online store to provide safe and natural toys that stimulate and provide environmental enrichment to caged birds....
‘The Israeli Food Revolution’ – VEGAN VOICES writer Ori Shavit
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Ori Shavit. Ori Shavit is a food journalist and restaurant critic who used to eat everything until she became vegan about a decade ago. Since then, she has become one of the...
Animal Rights Activists: Who They Are And What They Do
Animal Rights Activists come from all walks of life, nationalities, and age groups. What they have in common is their commitment to bring about justice for their animal kin, and to reduce their suffering. In this article published by Sentient Media, they pose the...
Voices For Animals Over The Years: Henry Bergh, Founder of the ASPCA
As part of our series 'Voices for Animals over the Years' in this article we profile Henry Bergh, the founder of the American Society for the Protection of Animals. Henry Bergh (August 29, 1811-March 12, 1888) was the founder of the American Society for the...
Famous Tortoise Survivor of World War I Celebrates 106 Years in New Zealand
New Zealand's only living World War 1 "veteran" is a tortoise, who it is estimated could be 200 years old. 'Torty' survived being run over by a French gun carriage, and was brought back to New Zealand in 1918 by her rescuer, stretcher bearer Stewart Little. Read...
‘Be Vegan, Be Active, Get Serious!’ – Interview with ex-slaughterhouse worker Carl Scott
Well-known New Zealand animal activist Carl Scott is a former slaughterhouse worker and ex hunter, who also worked as a medic in the Army. At the age of 40 Carl made the commitment to go vegan, and has been a passionate and outspoken advocate for animals and...
From Meatpacker to Animal Rights Activist – Gaylene Smith
Millions of animals are killed in slaughterhouses in New Zealand every year - but very little is heard about the people doing the work there. Here Gaylene Smith, a former abattoir worker and current Animal Rights activist, describes her job working as a meatpacker in...
Veganism: A Changing World – VEGAN VOICES writer Doreen Rothe
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Doreen Rothe. Doreen was born in East Germany in 1971. She came to Berlin in 1991 to study Interpreting (English and Spanish). About a year later, she turned vegetarian and...
‘Vegan, Naturally’ – VEGAN VOICES writer Shankar Narayan
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Shankar Narayan. Shankar is the founder of Satvik Vegan Society (SVS), the oldest Indian vegan organization with 'vegan' in its name. SVS conducts the annual Satvik Vegan...
Over Half The World’s Turtles At Risk Of Extinction
End Animal Slaughter contributor Matt Ellerbeck campaigns for turtles, whose survival depends on people changing their habits. Turtles have been on this Earth for well over 200 million years. Now, however, the turtle is facing a grim future. Over half of the...
Veganism in Japan
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Nadia McKechnie. Nadia is the volunteer organiser of Tokyo Vegans, a community project that seeks to support the Tokyo Vegan community in growing and connecting to the global...
To A Nation Of Animal Lovers – VEGAN VOICES writer Chris Hines
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Chris Hines. Vegan since 2014, Chris has been involved in a number of campaigns and actions, working with organizations such as Viva!, Meat The Victims, Plant Based News,...
Understanding The Power of Compassion – VEGAN VOICES writer Elin Gundersen
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Elin Gundersen. Elin is a creative concept developer, writer, and coach. Her passion is to spread awareness about the need for a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle. In 2016,...
No ears – no problem! New research suggests spiders can hear.
Spiders may lack 'ears' but researchers at Binghamton University in New York have discovered that orb-weaving spiders can detect sound through minute vibrations on their web. Read the Metro article here
What Kind Of Person Am I? – VEGAN VOICES writer Jesse Tandler
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Jesse Tandler. A writer, academic, and educator for over a decade and a half, Jesse Tandler began teaching high school students about the ethics of our food culture in 2008. ...
There Is No Other – VEGAN VOICES writer Rae Sikora
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Rae Sikora. Rae has been a spokesperson for other species and the environment for over forty years. Her interactive critical-thinking trainings and talks have been presented...
SUBMITTING TO PAIN – How The Bit Controls A Racehorse And Why It Is Cruel
Main Points:- The bit is forced against areas of the horse’s mouth that are known to have an extremely high density of sensory receptors. The only possible experience for a horse of this pressure from the bit in its mouth is pain. Studies show Injuries from bit use...
A Birthday Surprise – VEGAN VOICES writer Ingrid Newkirk
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Ingrid Newkirk. Ingrid Newkirk is the founder and president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, (PETA), the largest animal rights organisation in the world with...
Sanctuary: This is What Matters – VEGAN VOICES writers Pete and Kit Jagoda
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, we introduce you to Pete and Kit Jagoda. Pete and Kit co-founded and operate River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary in Spokane, Washington. Their rescue work began in 1994 and they...