Former president of the United States Harry Truman is credited for saying, “You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog.” However, if you want a good senator in Congress, your best bet may be a cat. Matthew O’Leary and Anthony Roberts are trying to collect 10,000 signatures to send to the Virginia Board of [...]
Vegan actress Emily Deschanel will be honored at Mercy For Animals’ ”Justice for All: A Night for Creatures Big and Small” event on June 2nd. The evening is meant to celebrate Mercy For Animals’ legal advocacy work for farmed animals, including increased animal protection laws, prosecution for abuse on farms and improved animal welfare conditions. [...]
Alicia Silverstone has teamed up with Juicy Beauty, a cosmetics company that specializes in natural and organic ingredients, to create a line of beauty products for the skin and lips. Silverstone didn’t just agree to put her name and face behind the product. She actually took part in the testing process. “I am a smell [...]
“I’ve always called myself an animal lover. And yet I ate them. Until four years ago I would be driving past these cows on pastures, and think ‘What a lovely life that is,’ and I’d go and order a steak. It takes a click, just one light bulb, and you’re like ‘I can’t do that [...]
Eleven-time Olympic American medalist Natalie Coughlin has not joined the ranks of athletes who’ve sworn off turkey for tempeh. The swimmer admits her first meal at the London summer games will probably be bangers and mash. But she’s smart enough to know a flexitarian diet that reduces her meat intake, especially during training season, is [...]
Jessica Chastain has been eating vegetarian for almost two decades, so when it was time to film a scene on The Help where her character ate fried chicken, the producers had to make a few modifications. Not a big problem at all, considering all the realistic faux meats that are available. From the report at [...]
Roberto Martin, Ellen DeGeneres‘ personal chef and the man that’s enticed viewers of her show with tasty meatless dishes like Thanksgiving Seitan Roast, Spring Rolls and Vegan Tacos, has published a cookbook with a title that suggests he’s out to convert a few hamburger lovers. Vegan Cooking for Carnivores promises “125 recipes so tasty you [...]