Generation Vegan

As activists for social justice, we are often exposed to some of the most distressing knowledge and scenes imaginable. As a result, feelings of anger, hopelessness, and even guilt can overwhelm us, jeopardizing our emotional wellbeing and mental health. Here we recognize some of those feelings and gather together advice from experts and activists who have experienced them and gotten through.

The work of these human rights activists highlights that oppressions are connected at their root and that a commitment to human rights naturally extends to the rights of non-human animals. A common driving force is a vision for a future that is more just, equitable, and compassionate for all.

We may think of animal activists as protesting on the streets, filming inside farms, or roadblocking trucks. While these may be valuable ways of fighting for animals, they are not the only ways!

People of faith who champion veganism are leading the way in a more modern, compassionate, and enlightened approach to their spiritual practice. We are here to celebrate their contribution to the vegan movement, and explore the lessons we can learn from them!

Undercover investigators operate at the frontlines of animal advocacy. Many of us have seen undercover footage of animals suffering on factory farms, but it’s easy to forget that behind each camera is a person risking their own safety, freedom and wellbeing to capture those images.

For vegans, deciding what to feed our friends can be a daunting area, as traditionally cats and dogs have been fed an animal-based diet. Luckily, it is both possible and healthy to feed cats and dogs a vegan diet!

A vegan diet can provide everything we need to be healthy, as well as being varied, delicious, and exciting. As with every dietary choice however, we need to pay attention to the vitamins and other nutrients we cannot live without and always make sure we are getting plenty of them—whether that is from food or, if necessary, from a supplement.

This is why the testimony of industry insiders is so important to understanding the true cost of meat, eggs, and milk. Thankfully, there are courageous people with integrity who are willing to speak up, but they often find there is a price to pay.

Sustainability has never been about compromise, sacrifice, or tokenism but a way of living that influences every choice we make and how we show up. It should be all-encompassing.

We have probably all heard that trans fats are something to avoid but why they are so bad and the foods they are found in may be less well known. Here is everything you need to know about trans fats and how to avoid them.