Vegan Soapbox » round-up http://www.vegansoapbox.com vegan theory, vegan activism, vegan video, vegan food and vegan resources for vegans, vegetarians, animal rights activists, animal liberationists, and abolitionists Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:17:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Happy Thanksgiving …? http://www.vegansoapbox.com/happy-thanksgiving-3/ http://www.vegansoapbox.com/happy-thanksgiving-3/#comments Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:49:31 +0000 Eccentric Vegan http://www.vegansoapbox.com/?p=8803 Today, I present to you a selection from the vegan blogosphere…

“Yes, it’s that time of year, when most people in the United States pick up the body of a dead turkey at a grocery store with nary a thought to who the animal was and how she lived and died (and get angry when someone tries to discuss the matter); when vegans struggle with whether to attend family gatherings where bizarre thanks will be given for the dead body of a fellow animal whose unimaginable suffering and terrifying death made this “delicious” meal possible”

Read more of this piece here >>

“This Thanksgiving many celebrities are looking forward to celebrating turkeys, not eating them! Did you know that Chrissie Hynde, Lea Michelle, Emily Deschanel, Russell Simmons, Woody Harrelson, Coretta Scott King, Sandra Oh and Tobey Maguire all call themselves proud vegans? “

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“Slowly evolving over the years from a modest main meant to serve four, paired with dubious-sounding dumpling “drumsticks,” the contents of a Vegetarian Feast finally deserve such a generous title. Though I had never before considered trying any of those previous incarnations, I can now vouch for the current 3 1/2 pound, all-inclusive Thanksgiving in a box, and let me tell you, it’s worth a taste.”

More here >>

“Thanksgiving is a celebration. But it is also a time to think about others. I cannot stop thinking about these turkeys, especially the babies, and their sad fate on industrial farms. At The HSUS, we all should be conscious consumers, and Thanksgiving is a good day to put thoughts into action.” Read the rest >>

“Thankfully, each of us has the power to help end needless cruelty to turkeys and other farmed animals by adopting a healthy and humane vegan lifestyle. But we can each take it one step further by encouraging others to do the same.”

Continue reading here >>

]]> http://www.vegansoapbox.com/happy-thanksgiving-3/feed/ 1 Flashback http://www.vegansoapbox.com/flashback-2/ http://www.vegansoapbox.com/flashback-2/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:56:06 +0000 Eccentric Vegan http://www.vegansoapbox.com/?p=6728 Here’s what we covered on The Soapbox in the last two weeks…

WHY YOU SHOULD GO VEGAN:

  • Watch Earthlings!
  • Live Vegan For The Animals, Earth And People.
  • Madison Park Video

    • HOW TO BE VEGAN:

  • How To Find Non-Leather Shoes, Etc.
  • How to Make Vegan Whipped Cream

    • MORE MORE EXCUSES:

  • Veganism Is Hard! So You Think.
  • You Can Be Selfish And Still Be A Vegan!
  • “What about the green sea slug? Would you eat that?”

    • ALREADY VEGAN? HOW TO GET OTHERS TO GO VEGAN:

  • Leafleting: The Power To Influence

    • VEGAN NEWS, FOOD, ET CETERA:

  • Vegan Bites: Five Things
  • Vegan Bites: Haiti, Legal Training, And More
  • A Bit Of Advice, A Couple Recipes, Two Reviews…
  • Ten Deadliest Pet Poisons
  • The Cove is now a rental movie on YouTube
  • Haiti, New Orleans, And The Vegan Community

    • VEGAN FREEBIES:

  • Win A Free Fitness Book!
    • ]]>     http://www.vegansoapbox.com/flashback-2/feed/ 0     Flashback Friday: January 8, 2010 http://www.vegansoapbox.com/flashback-friday-january-8-2010/ http://www.vegansoapbox.com/flashback-friday-january-8-2010/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:10:18 +0000 Eccentric Vegan http://www.vegansoapbox.com/?p=6660 Here are the posts from 2010 so far:

  • Control-Alt-Delete – reboot your diet to get healthier
  • Almost 100% Cruel – why wool isn’t vegan
  • John Schneider After Seeing Earthlings – the candid thoughts of an actor after realizing the terrible cruelties inflicted upon animals in the food, fur, and other animal exploitative industries.
  • Compass Group Offers More Meatless Foods – news that “flexitarianism” is coming your way!
  • Eat Them To Save Them? – debunking the silly myth that farm animals must be eaten or else they’ll go extinct
  • Mercy For Animals Year In Review: 2009 – a video from the exciting organization
  • The Year In Meat: 2009 – a recap about animal agribusiness’s goings-on throughout last year
  • Greyhounds Need Homes – landmark victories that shut down greyhound racing tracks means there are more retired greyhounds available for adoption
  • Making The Transition To Veganism – some simple advice on how to go vegan
  • Animals As Persons – scientists are calling on law makers to take animal sentience and intelligence more seriously
  • Earthlings – if you’ve never seen this feature-length film, please do so now!
  • Bullfighting Is On Its Way Out. – good news for bulls and the people who protect them
  • Reduce Meat To Save The Environment – save the planet by going veg
  • Vegan Cooking For Kids – some resources to help parents and care-givers of veg kids
  • Is The End In Sight For The Fur Industry? – let’s hope so, this cruel industry needs to go
  • Veganism Overly Defined – should we keep it simple or connect the dots?
  • 2010: The Year To Go Vegan. – make a lasting change for you, the animals, and the planet.

    • And here are a few posts from the end of 2009:

  • A Look Back At 2009
  • Gary Yourofsky’s Speech At Georgia Tech – a must-see speech on animal rights and veganism
  • Veggie Meats Go Mainstream – news reporter says, “The resemblance would fool even the most blood-hungry of carnivores.”
  • 2010 Resolutions & Best Of 2009 – some favorites
  • How To Manage Animal Agricultural Waste? – the waste from farm animals is a growing problem so long as the consumption of animals is growing… the easy solution is to slow or stop the consumption.
  • Vegan Bites: Dec. 29, 2009 – news and more
  • If You Care About Horses, You Won’t Eat Cows. – Choose vegan. Do it for the cows, pigs, and chickens. But also do it for the horses, cats, dogs, and humans!
  • Grace Changes Everything – “veganism is peaceful, compassionate, selfless, sacrificial, merciful, generous and loving. It is a path to holiness.”
  • Are You One? – I believe that all animals deserve the right to live without being tortured by humans.
  • Get Out Those Black-eyed Peas, Vegans! – recipe links
  • Santa Goes To A Factory Farm – non-gory video about compassion

    • Thanks for reading!

    ]]>     http://www.vegansoapbox.com/flashback-friday-january-8-2010/feed/ 0     Vegan Bites: Food, Fur, Celebrity & Politics http://www.vegansoapbox.com/vegan-bites-food-fur-celebrity-politics/ http://www.vegansoapbox.com/vegan-bites-food-fur-celebrity-politics/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:00:05 +0000 Eccentric Vegan http://www.vegansoapbox.com/?p=6525 Time for a collection of vegan-related links to news stories, blog posts, and recipes…

  • Food: Vegan Peanut Butter Pillows here >>
  • Politics: “Do we really care more about profit and continuing to eat animals than we do about, you know, saving the world?” more >>
  • Celebrity: Alanis Morissette Is Obsessed With Kale details >>
  • Satire: “Vegetarians are limp-wristed sissy-hippies.” more >>
  • Food: “New York Chipotle restaurants have begun offering a totally vegan alternative to meat.” link >>
  • Politics: Rep. Dennis Kucinich, if dictator, would order Americans to eat vegan brownies. details >>
  • Dogs: California Animal Shelters Overrun With Chihuahuas.  news >>
  • Celebrity: Vegetarian and animal lover Carrie Underwood is engaged. story and pix >>
  • Bears: “Animal welfare history was made this month when what is thought to be the last dancing bear, one of more than 600, was taken off the streets of India and brought to one of three sanctuaries” link >>
  • Celebrity: “Vegetarianism is gaining popularity of late with the rapid increase in ailments resulting from excessive non-vegetarian intake.” more >>
  • Food: Gingerbread Flax Muffins recipe >>
  • Fur: “Fur is for Beautiful Animals and Scary Hookers” link >>
  • Circuses: “Dying Ringling Elephant Trainer Blows Whistle” more >>
  • Food: ‘eggnog’ made without eggs recipe >>

    • Enjoy and happy holidays!

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