Amanda Waxman

As the Supreme Court prepares to consider the National Pork Producers’ case to overturn California’s landmark animal welfare law, voices from across the political spectrum have spoken out in support of Prop 12.

Every chicken deserves a life of dignity and compassion. If your family has room in your home and your hearts, you can change the life of a hen in need.

Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp, a week-long summer camp that equips young advocates with the training and tools they need to succeed, kicks off August 6th in Massachusetts.

After gaining a reputation as a big-time polluter, Tyson Foods now touts major sustainability initiatives and a net-zero climate pledge to reassure concerned consumers. But, behind the scenes, has the company actually changed its ways?

The key to addressing climate change isn’t just changing our diets—it’s changing our whole food system. In her latest report, A Green New Meal, author, researcher, and climate justice advocate Noa Dalzell tells us how.

Around the world, a vast majority of eggs come from hens who are trapped in tiny battery cages. But, due to growing demand for cage-free eggs, less hens have to suffer through this intensive confinement.

On International Women's Day, we’re celebrating women who work to reimagine our broken food system every day, inspiring justice for the animals, for the environment, and for fellow humans.

Thanks to the compassionate caregivers at Farm Animal Refuge, Firecracker the rescue pig overcame the cruelty of animal agriculture. His remarkable story shows us that every pig is a unique individual, worthy of our compassion and respect.

Animal scientists observe the unique personalities and social dynamics of cows every day, and it turns out that there’s a lot we can learn from the species.

Although fast food companies and animal rights advocates haven’t always gotten along, big chains like KFC offering vegan options can be a step in the right direction for animals.

Goat’s milk might seem like a healthier or more ethical alternative to traditional cow’s milk, but closer examination reveals that the two products aren’t all that different.

In the face of mounting anxiety about climate change, the environmental educator and content creator behind Queer Brown Vegan stays resilient and remains committed to building a more just future for human and nonhuman animals alike.

For decades, veterinarians and animal behaviorists considered the Five Freedoms model the “gold standard” of animal welfare. However, these protections don’t go far enough to ensure animals can live happy, healthy lives.

Factory farming threatens Indigenous people’s communities and cultures. But, both in the United States and abroad, Indigenous people are standing up and fighting back against the forces that continue to exploit their land for profit.

Forests help make the planet livable for us all, but human activity is destroying them at an alarming rate. Deforestation represents a growing threat to all life on Earth, driving dangerous carbon emissions and exacerbating the climate crisis.

The egg industry has a dark secret: it exploits, abuses, and kills millions of hens every single year.

We need to think big to create a food system that works for all.

After fighting their way from slaughterhouse to sanctuary, these animals have incredible stories to tell.

Farm animals face long, torturous journeys before even reaching slaughterhouses, crammed into trucks with no water, food, or protection from extreme weather conditions.

Every year, the president “pardons” two turkeys from being served on a Thanksgiving table. Have you ever wondered how this tradition started, and how these turkeys are selected for pardoning?

Pigs are subjected to horrific conditions on factory farms, but their suffering is unseen. Learn the truth about what happens behind closed doors.

Get down to the basics of plant-based eating with these shelf-stable food tips.

With COVID-19 impacting vulnerable populations across the US and abroad, vegan businesses have stepped up to ensure communities receive the food and support they need.

Silicon Valley start-up Prime Roots sold out of their revolutionary mushroom-based “bacon” within hours of putting it online.

Joaquin Phoenix made waves in Hollywood this awards season by consistently speaking out for the animals, and he continues to use his influence for good.