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11/22/2021

San Francisco Supports the Farm System Reform Act

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution last week supporting a moratorium on the construction and expansion of animal feeding operations, factory farms, and slaughterhouses in California.

Old Words, New Meanings: The new label that could hit stores near you

11/18/2021

Old Words, New Meanings: The new label that could hit stores near you

Compassion recently provided comments to a request from the USDA in advance of its rulemaking recommending that products of this nature be henceforth known as “cultivated meat.”

11/15/2021

FACT OR FOWL? Turkey Facts 2021

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, no matter what you’re eating for dinner, we’ve all got turkey on the brain. Since ‘tis the season, we thought it was a good time to appreciate some of the lesser-known attributes of our feathered friends.

Thanksgiving to Serve Up Nearly 5 Million Plant-Based Turkeys

11/12/2021

Thanksgiving to Serve Up Nearly 5 Million Plant-Based Turkeys

Considering the growing number of vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians and data from producers, we calculate around 4.5 million plant-based turkeys are likely to be served this Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving 2021: Bring Compassion to the Feast

11/10/2021

Thanksgiving 2021: Bring Compassion to the Feast

No matter how you’re celebrating this year, we hope you'll use this guide to compose a compassionate menu you can be thankful for.

11/5/2021

AIM For Climate Misses the Mark

The ideologies presented by AIM for Climate are egregiously flawed and set forth a dangerous path for the future of our climate, communities, and ecosystems.

10/16/2021

10 Crucial Reasons To Never Eat ‘Cheap’ Meat

On October 16, World Food Day, it has never been more important to remind us all of the extent to which factory farming contributes to the climate, nature and pandemic emergencies currently facing society.

Chicken has changed for the worse—and the proof is in the stripes

9/24/2021

Chicken has changed for the worse—and the proof is in the stripes

You may have seen it on our website, in the news, or even closer to home at your local supermarket: chicken has a white striping problem—and it has big implications for both chickens and humans alike.