It’s a blustery day in New York, and I’ve just returned to the office after cleaning one of our main cow barns with my friend David. My pal Tucker, a 2,500-pound Guernsey steer, greeted me by burying his face in my chest and “mooing” softly — a barely audible sound that I call cows’ “I … Read more
I was delighted to read Tuesday’s New York Times editorial demanding that Congress “oversee” and “reform” the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) or shut it down. Media attention to the horrors of meat and dairy production are always welcome by folks like me. But the Times implies that MARC, guilty of decades of sadistic … Read more
This morning in New York City there was a rally on the steps of City Hall. The excitement is because there’s a City Council resolution to proclaim every Monday a “Meatless Monday.” This is something we support which probably causes half of you to cheer and the other half to ask, “Wait, what?” Here at the … Read more
At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, one of our most important jobs is to ensure that our animal residents — some 250 or more at any given time — thrive. Many people take on this role as “pet owners,” and are delighted when our trusting companions evolve into full-fledged family members. As a species, however, we humans … Read more
Despite the fact that 98% of climate scientists believe that global warming is “human-induced,” Florida state senator Marco Rubio proclaimed in an ABC “This Week” interview, “I do not believe that human activity is causing these dramatic changes to our climate.” The statement from the Oval Office-inspiring Senator comes on the heels of a massive … Read more
Truth, Justice and Compassion These are just a few of the values that Martin Luther King Jr. espoused eloquently and passionately during his lifetime. On Monday January 20th, Americans celebrate his birthday and his dedication to non-violent social change. As a progressive thinker, we believe that if Martin Luther King Jr. were alive today, he would … Read more
A New Year’s Wish from the book Vegan’s Daily Companion by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau “May our daily choices be a reflection of our deepest values, and may we use our voices to speak for those who need us most, those who have no voice, those who have no choice.” Make 2014 a year filled with love for … Read more
By Amanda Citarella, CAS Research Assistant The current state of the world can be overwhelming for anyone with strong ethical and empathetic convictions. When faced with the onslaught of news about cruelty towards animals, I find myself morphing into the stereotypical “angry vegan”. It’s not a pretty sight and, moreover, it it certainly does nothing … Read more
Dear Jay Z and Beyonce, Did you expect that around the world, vegans would be tweeting and chatting, writing and talking about your bold decision to go vegan for 22 days? I’ll bet you did—maybe your friends Marco and Gwyneth clued you into the fact that for vegans, the prospect of two of the world’s … Read more
A planet that desperately needs all of us to go vegan, the torture and suffering of animals who want their lives as much as we want ours, and contests with prizes such as your weight in chocolate: The reasons to try a vegan diet during November, World Vegan Month, range from the ethically compelling to … Read more
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