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Earth Day Report: Animal Agriculture Far from "Green"

Apr 222013

When we hear the words “Earth Day,” we think “green” – we think about how our actions affect the planet and those around us. We think of what we can do in our own lives to act more greenly.

Most think of recycling, updating light bulbs, using less electricity and water, walking or biking more often as some of the easiest ways to green their footprint. However, most folks don’t realize that the easiest and most important way to protect the environment starts with the first meal of the day. Continue reading »

Make the #FaceOfClimate Vegan this Earth Day

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Apr 172013

For over 40 years, Earth Day has encouraged people all over the world to both promote and engage in practices that benefit the planet. As we get closer to April 22nd, many will propose solutions to delay climate change, such as convincing the public to drive hybrid cars or introduce recycling bins into their neighborhoods. While these suggestions are all sound, there is one solution that is often ignored but is actually the easiest to apply: a change of diet.

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From the Road: Breaking Viewer Records in California

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Apr 102013

A UCLA student reacts in horror as she witnesses the cruel practices of standard animal farming.

After a productive month making our way through college campuses in TX, AZ and NV, we finally reached the west coast…bringing with it a much needed streak of sun filled days and huge viewer turnout.

Our first stop was San Diego, where we visited UCSD and SDSU, both of which yielded impressive viewer turn outs thanks in part to local student groups. PEACE at UCSD came out in full force with a vegan bake sale each day resulting in many viewers using their earned dollar to purchase a delicious treat — proving that veganism doesn’t mean sacrificing anything.

Happy Meatout! Plant Foods are Good Nutrition

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Mar 202013

Today is a special kind of holiday; one that exposes perhaps the cruelest show on Earth - animal agribusiness – while promoting compassionate, vegan food choices. It’s a time to celebrate a world where animals are not featured on the menu, and eating plant foods is purely common sense. To honor Meatout, vegan dietitian, Ginny Messina, MPH, RD, examines the benefits of eating a plant-based, vegan diet.

How a Plant-Based Diet Can Prevent, Treat & Reverse the Top 15 Causes of Death

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Mar 132013

Today marks the Week of Action for Meatout! This year we’re striving to encourage 25,000 individuals to take the Meatout pledge on March 20th. Together, we can save 8,000 animals from being tortured and killed, 3.7 million square feet of forest from being destroyed, and prevent 10,500 doses of antibiotics from being misused on farms — just by eating vegan for 1 day! Eating a plant-based diet not only saves billions of animals and protects the environment, but it greatly improves human health.

It's that Time of Year, Meatout is Here!

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Mar 042013

Time to hit the streets and encourage folks to eat compassionately! This year, we’re asking dedicated activists to plan outreach events for the week before March 20th. Activists will be gathering pledges from individuals to eat vegan for one day – Meatout. Our goal is to make vegan history, with over 25,000 people across the U.S. taking the pledge. Just imagine what this message will say…

Now is the time to let big corporations, like Big Ag and Big Pharma, know that the American public is ready to take back our health, clean up the environment, and show compassion for the animals with whom we share this planet.

Numerous events have already been registered, from leafleting to tabling, to food sampling and pay-per-view screenings. If you need ideas to help get you started, check out our action page. Once you register your event, we will supply you with colorful handouts and posters baring the brand new Meatout logo, along with vegan product coupons from our proud sponsors: Gardein, So Delicious, Tofurky and WholeSoy & Co.

So what are you waiting for?! Get up, get active, and start planting those seeds of compassion. All it takes is one conversation, one 4-minute video, or one food sample to inspire someone to explore the vegan path. For more information and to register an event, please visit our brand new site Meatout.org or SHARE the vegan pledge with friends and family online. Happy Meatout 2013!

From the Road: New Year, New Crew

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Feb 052013

Goodbye 2012, hello 2013! A New Year and a new crew for the 10 Billion Lives Tour!

Monica and I (Andy) flew in to Dallas, TX just before the New Year to meet up with FARM’s Director of Outreach Programs, Alex Felsinger, who showed us the ropes and sent us on our way to reach the hearts and minds of caring people all over the country. In between a few minor repairs we were able to grab meals with some incredible vegan activists including Nora Kramer of Mercy For Animals and our host for a few nights, Natalie, who holds her own pay-per-view events at the University of Texas at Arlington. Finally we were off to Austin where we were able to hold a week’s worth of street-side events while we waited for the new school semester to begin.

Sabina Fund Makes Sanctuary Visits Possible Rain or Shine

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Sep 122012

Children learn compassion for animals

Leilani Farm Sanctuary is home to chickens, cats, goats, rabbits, donkeys, peahens, pigs, deer, and ducks. The sanctuary is an all volunteer, non-profit organization created to provide shelter and care for rescued animals and humane education to the community.

The sanctuary hosts at-risk youth programs, school field trips, special needs children, elder activities, and farm tours for the general public, including visitors from the Mainland. It provides the community with hands-on experience that is thought-provoking and stimulates social and emotional growth to all who visit.

From the Road: 10 Billion Lives Tour Cruises the East Coast

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Sep 052012

Temple University, Pennsylvania

After the Animal Rights Conference in Washington DC, the 10 Billion Lives tour made several stops in Virginia Beach and the DC area. One stop outside of the United States Department of Agriculture building near our nation’s capitol attracted media attention that was seen by countless Americans…however, it was not so welcomed by Beef Magazine.

Check Out the 10 Billion Lives Touring Vehicle at AR2012!

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Jul 252012

The world’s oldest and largest animal rights gathering is next week and we hope you will be joining us! Every year, we organize and host the Animal Rights National Conference with the intention of bringing together folks from across the country and around the world to get educated, get inspired and get active on behalf of animals. And this year is shaping up to be even more exciting with our new outreach touring vehicle making a guest appearance!

Older Entries

Earth Day Report: Animal Agriculture Far from "Green"

Make the #FaceOfClimate Vegan this Earth Day

From the Road: Breaking Viewer Records in California

Happy Meatout! Plant Foods are Good Nutrition

How a Plant-Based Diet Can Prevent, Treat & Reverse the Top 15 Causes of Death

It's that Time of Year, Meatout is Here!

From the Road: New Year, New Crew

Sabina Fund Makes Sanctuary Visits Possible Rain or Shine

From the Road: 10 Billion Lives Tour Cruises the East Coast

Check Out the 10 Billion Lives Touring Vehicle at AR2012!

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