‘1803’ – Short Story By Lily Carrington
In this poignant story by 16 year-old Lily Carrington, a mother cow watches helplessly as her calf is taken away from her. I do not have a name. I have a number. 1803. My black and white hide quickly becomes sodden as the taunting rain explodes like a...
“Let’s Create A New World Together” – VEGAN VOICES writer, heart activist and storyteller, Gwenna Hunter
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Gwenna Hunter. Gwenna is the creator of LA, Vegans for Black Lives Matter, and Health Campaign. She also manages several Vegan Food Aid programs for Vegan Outreach, working...
New Zealand Government Fails To See The Writing On The Wall For Animal Agriculture
The Code of Welfare review for dairy cows is currently taking place in New Zealand. The proposed Code includes cows must be provided with well-drained compressible surfaces to lie on, and calves must never be born in mud (as now commonly happens in winter grazing). ...
A Momentous Time To Be Living Through – VEGAN VOICES writer Sandra Isobel Kyle
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Sandra Isobel Kyle. A vegan since 2010, Sandra lives in Whanganui, New Zealand, and has been a writer and activist for animal rights since the 1990s. Her book 'Glass Walls'...
My Parents ‘Forced’ Veganism On Me – VEGAN VOICES writer Sarina Farb
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Sarina Farb. Sarina is a Midwest-based science educator, speaker, and justice activist with a passion for making the world a better place for all beings. She is the...
Calls For A Worldwide Transition To A Plant-Based Diet
We've had our head in the sand for too long. Climate change is real and an existential threat. The world moving to a plant-based diet has now become an imperative. Extract from article: "Vegan Society Aotearoa spokesperson Claire Insley said humans have six...
How I Became A Voice For The Animals – VEGAN VOICES writer Shweta Borgaonkar
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Shweta Borgaonkar. Shweta is an animal rights activist from Pune, India. At the time of this essay, she is twenty years old, and her mission in life is to create a world...
“We’re Preparing For Our First Hen Liberation” – Mother and Daughter Vegan Activists 4 – Tess and Mollie Ford
Next in our series of mother and daughter vegan activists we meet Tess and Mollie Ford. Tess, as a new vegan, you must have a clear idea of when and why you gave up meat and dairy. Can you tell us about that? About three years ago my husband James and I...
Patting a praying mantis – Mother and Daughter Vegan Activists 3, Summer Aitken and Nova
Next in our series of Mother and Daughter vegan activists, we meet Summer Aitken and her two-year old daughter, Nova. Summer, can you outline your journey towards veganism/animal rights? I grew up in a small rural community on a lifestyle block and was...
An Untold Story That Had To Be Told – Director of ‘MILKED’, Amy Taylor
The dairy exposé MILKED is reeling in the awards while the Dairy Industry remains silent... In this article End Animal Slaughter's Sandra Kyle talks to its inspirational Director, Kiwi filmmaker Amy Taylor. Amy, you have had enormous success with your latest...
Mother and Daughter Vegan Activists 2 – Mel Wilson and Lily Carrington
Next in our series of Mother and Daughter vegan activists, we meet Mel Wilson and Lily Carrington. Mel, can you describe your own journey to veganism? I grew up eating meat every night at dinner, and I didn’t think anything of it, it was just what my parents...
Vegan Mothers and Daughters_1 – Maya Cohen-Ronen (author M. C Ronen) and her daughter
In the first of our series on mother and daughter vegan activists we feature author M C Ronen, and her 10 year old daughter. Maya, why did you become vegan? When he was just a toddler, my son developed a keen interest in sharks. Back then my knowledge and...
The Meat In My Mouth: Why I Became A Vegan – Dr Lynley Tulloch
In this blog End Animal Slaughter contributor Lynley Tulloch ponders on veganism - and reveals her snuggly coffee partner! (Photos of Lynley and Harry taken by Jinki Carbronera). I often tell people that Harry is my pet because that is the only way...
Thirty Years Of Radical Compassion – VEGAN VOICES Writer Hope Bohanec
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Hope Bohanec. Hope has been active in animal protection and environmental activism for over 30 years and has published the book 'The Ultimate Betrayal: Is There Happy Meat'?...
Expedition of a Vegan to the Heart of the Amazon- VEGAN VOICES writer Marly Winckler
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Marly Winckler. Marly Winckler, sociologist, is the translator of more than sixty books, including Animal Liberation by Peter Singer. Vegetarian since 1983 and vegan since...
On A Mission To Improve The Lives Of Caged Birds – Helen Seta
Animal Activist Helen Seta is on a mission. She wants to improve the life of caged birds. Helen and a cockatoo friend Helen has created an online store to provide safe and natural toys that stimulate and provide environmental enrichment to caged birds....
‘The Israeli Food Revolution’ – VEGAN VOICES writer Ori Shavit
Next in our series on the writers of “VEGAN VOICES – Essays by Inspiring Changemakers”, is Ori Shavit. Ori Shavit is a food journalist and restaurant critic who used to eat everything until she became vegan about a decade ago. Since then, she has become one of the...
Animal Rights Activists: Who They Are And What They Do
Animal Rights Activists come from all walks of life, nationalities, and age groups. What they have in common is their commitment to bring about justice for their animal kin, and to reduce their suffering. In this article published by Sentient Media, they pose the...
Voices For Animals Over The Years: Henry Bergh, Founder of the ASPCA
As part of our series 'Voices for Animals over the Years' in this article we profile Henry Bergh, the founder of the American Society for the Protection of Animals. Henry Bergh (August 29, 1811-March 12, 1888) was the founder of the American Society for the...
Famous Tortoise Survivor of World War I Celebrates 106 Years in New Zealand
New Zealand's only living World War 1 "veteran" is a tortoise, who it is estimated could be 200 years old. 'Torty' survived being run over by a French gun carriage, and was brought back to New Zealand in 1918 by her rescuer, stretcher bearer Stewart Little. Read...