Sarahjane Blum is a Jane of all trades when it comes to veganism and animal rights. In this episode Dallas and Ryan chat with her about the decade she's spent working on issues around the production and sale of foie gras - the diseased fatty livers of ducks and geese marketed and sold as a delicacy.

Alexandra Paul is not only a longtime actress and entertainer, she has also been concerned with the environment, animals and human rights for years. Vegan Mainstream spoke with Paul recently about how she got involved in activism of all kinds, what her favorite vegan books and resources are, and what it takes to live simply.

When I was growing up I was something of a picky eater. With a British background, our meals consisted mostly of meat, potatoes, and some kind of frozen vegetable. I thought I hated vegetables growing up – except broccoli and corn. I fed peas to my cat, I gagged on mushrooms – I generally tormented [...]

Not all shoes are made alike. Joanne Chang is the co-owner of Nice Shoes, a brand new Canadian vegan shoe store, and one of the first in Vancouver, where her store is based.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has been in action for years fighting for abused and forsaken companion animals — but some people may not know that HSUS has also been in the ring protecting farm animals. HSUS’ Farm Animal Protection campaign highlights underreported issues within the factory farm industry. As a seasoned [...]

"Are you now, or have you ever been, a vegetarian?" When asked to write an opinion piece regarding standing up for your vegan rights, this week's theme, the first thing that came to mind was the book Green Is the New Red: An Insider’s Account of a Movement Under Siege by Will Potter.

Join Dallas and Ryan for a conversation with Ed Coffin of The Peace Advocacy Network as they discuss free speech, the humane farming myth, and vegan advocacy in the 21st century. And if you love gourmet popcorn, you won't want to miss the review of Cornucopia and all of the delicious vegan flavors they offer! This episode's Green Challenge is almost as much fun as flavored popcorn - listen to discover what could possibly be the most playful way to do the Earth a solid.

Being vegan in society as it exists today can be difficult. The number of popular vegan products available are still relatively few (though that number is growing), and the ones that do exist are mostly restricted to the affluent countries of the world.  Most pharmaceutical products and many cosmetic products are tested on animals. In addition to [...]

After years of headlines about animal overpopulation and suffering, I was desperate to find a way to teach children about some of the issues that pets and animals face in the United States today. I also wanted to incorporate healthier eating for children because I had heard of a four year old boy that had suffered a heart attack, most likely due to obesity. There is so much suffering in the lives of animals and humans and it’s often (if not always) unnecessary.

As a vegan there are times when your worldview undoubtedly grates against the mainstream, and many of us struggle with how to effectively make the case for veganism. It takes courage and skill to stand up and say what you think, educating, but not alienating, others.