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.

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 [...]

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.

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.

The Animal Rights National Conference (ARNC) is a popular event within the vegan community, held annually in either Washington D.C. or Los Angeles. ARNC 2012 can really be called the people’s movement, as it showcases a broad range of skills, speakers, and issues. Michael Weber, program director for Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) discusses his life as [...]

Great food, inspiring speakers, vegan prizes, animal rights apparel; these are just some of the things that you’ll find at Mad City Vegan fest in Madison, Wisconsin this June. Dallas and Ryan interview Mad City Vegan fest organizer, Hannah West, about what it takes to plan an event as large as a festival, what she’s [...]

The season of Vegan Events is just around the corner, and this week on Vegan Mainstream we are talking about what is coming up! Vegan events are great sources of inspiration and networking for veteran vegans, and wonderful sources of information and inspiration for new and aspiring vegans! Be sure to check out the posts [...]

As vegans many of us feel it’s important to speak out on behalf of animals who are misused and abused in our world every day. However, there are all kinds of ways to go about being a vegan activist. In his vlog this week Michael Sizer-Watt talks about how to speak out for animals in [...]