Surf these sites: "The Hypocrisies of some Vegans" -- A short opinion piece - makes you think. A Vegan Primer by David Rolsky with Carl V. Phillips, PhD. -- This leaflet published by Compassionate Action for Animals (CA4A) will give you the basic knowledge you need to make a significant change in your lifestyle, a change that is good for the animals, good for you, and good for the planet. Answering the Call, by Paige Newman -- Longtime veggie Paige Newman reveals why it''s getting easier to be a vegan activist. Ask Joanne: Feeding Natural Carnivores -- What is the vegan perspective on feeding companion animals meat? Can dogs and cats be vegan? Ask Joanne: Feeding the Hungry -- "Are there any charities that provide vegan food for the hungry?" [Yes, see VEGFAM below] "Is it unethical to refuse to financially support a group that feeds hungry people meat? I really struggle with this." Ask Joanne: Is Honey Vegan? -- The short answer is No, according to the official definition of veganism adopted by the Vegan Societies in Britain and the US. This explains why. Ask Joanne: Is it possible to be 100% vegan? -- It''s very difficult, as books, TVs, plastics, medicines and sugary food can all sometimes be technically non-vegan. However, that doesn''t mean we can''t try to get as near to 100% as possible. Beyond Vegetarianism: Raw Food, Vegan, Fruitarian, Paleo Diets -- Reports from veterans of vegetarian and raw-food diets, veganism, fruitarianism, and instinctive eating, plus new science from paleolithic diet research and clinical nutrition. Choose a compassionate lifestyle - for the animals -- Point-by-point list of facts about meat being uneconomical on a world scale, factory farming, cruelty behind milk and eggs, and the truth about slaughter. Defining Vegan (Vegan Outreach) -- What the word vegan means to various people. Ethical Veganism (a personal view) -- The motivations behind the practise of Veganism - moral and aesthetic. "If we feel that certain forms of behaviour are harmful then we feel that we have a positive moral duty to take steps to curb that behaviour in others. We do not say: ''that person committing harmful acts must have a different sense of morality to me and I have no right to interfere''..." F & O''s 100% Vegan Cat and Kitten Foods -- Contrary to popular belief, cats CAN be vegetarian! F & O sells 100% nutritionally complete VEGAN cat and kitten foods which can be prepared in minutes simply by adding water. Feeding Vegan Kids by Reed Mangels, Ph.D., R.D. -- Raising vegan children takes time and thought, but no more than it takes to raise a non-vegan child. This article published by the Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) talks about the nutritional needs of vegan children. Grass Roots Veganism with Joanne Stepaniak -- author of several vegan cookbooks. The spirit of this site is to provide information about all aspects of vegan living and answer some of the questions you may have about a vegan lifestyle. GreaterGood.com -- Shop through the GreaterGood portal and have at least 5% of your spending donated to Vegan Outreach, or a selection of other charities, at no cost whatsoever to you. LaniLand - 100% straightedge vegan -- Personal page from an opinionated punk girlie. On Being Vegan -- An introduction to veganism from Vegan Outreach''s "Vegan Starter Pack." Philosophic Vegetarianism: Acting Affirmatively for Peace -- Short but erudite article explaining the ethical reasons for not eating meat, fish, eggs, or dairy products. Rottengirl''s junky vegan webpage -- Personal page, with message board, questionaire, and of course, why not to eat meat, milk, veal, eggs, etc. and why not to wear fur or go to animal circuses. Sowing Seeds of Compassion - by Joanne Stepaniak -- "There is a degree of irony in selectively applying compassion. It is as if there were truth to the slogan George Orwell''s characters in Animal Farm came to believe, ''All animals are created equal, but some are more equal than others.'' One example of this paradox is consumers who intentionally purchase "dolphin-free" tuna (i.e. tuna fishes that were caught and killed without injuring dolphins in the process). Their concern is solely for the dolphins (apparently because they are mammals, like us) with no regard for the dead tunas." SoyStache -- Promoting the many compelling reasons to change to a vegan lifestyle. Soyouwanna be a vegan? -- The diet of the future is fully explained in this article. Discusses how to stop eating animal products, special foods available for vegans, nutrition, and sticking to the diet, and even includes recipes and meal plans. Sunfood.net -- Information on the raw-food and fruitarian diet. Contains articles, recipes and essays. The Vegan Society -- The world''s first vegan society. Donald Watson, one of the founders, coined the word vegan in 1944, saying: "Veganism starts with vegetarianism and carries it through to its logical conclusion." The Vegan Village -- Vegan Homepages, Resources, Recommendations and News in the UK The Veganarchy Homepages -- Veganarchy Online. Against the exploitation of people, Animals and the Environment. Tips for Promoting Veganism -- "Our experience has shown that the most effective way to increase the number of vegans is through understanding and constructive outreach, rather than confrontation. Positive outreach takes skill and patience and can be frustrating, but it is worth the effort." VegFam -- The vegan charity, working to prevent famine without cruelty VegaNation - Radical Ecology and Ethics -- Contains recipes, and an essay on "animal liberation and social revolution". Vegan Action Info Page -- Why vegan? Your health, the environment, other people, and animals all benefit! Vegan Central -- Vegan, animal rights, and health news - updated frequently! Vegan FAQ -- Answers everything you might want to know. Details on almost every type of product you can buy and whether they are vegan - also health issues. Vegan House -- In September 1995, 6 people formed an informal all-vegan community. Since then... the concept of a "Vegan House" has expanded, with former housemates starting their own "houses". Our goal is to live in a peaceful community whilst doing the least harm to all animals, both human and non-human, and minimizing our impact on the environment. Vegan Outreach -- Vegan Outreach is an organization working to end animal exploitation through the promotion of a vegan lifestyle. Vegan Society Information Sheets -- Anyone who wishes to go vegan is faced with a barrage of questions. Some of them arise because of a natural inclination to know more before going vegan, others because of the constant questioning by friends, relatives and total strangers. These information sheets will give you plenty of material to answer those questions - and answers to some questions you may not have thought of! Vegan Street -- A nice little family run vegan site, very friendly, with interviews, articles, recipes and a good links section. Vegan-Straightedge Mailing List -- Run by a Toronto writer. Postings remain entirely uncensored. Vegan.com -- Disparaging meat since 1997! Articles, vegan book reviews, and recipes. Free online. Veganism in Germany -- All about being vegan in Germany. This site would be helpful for vegan or vegetarian visitors from abroad. English and Deutsch. Veganism in a Nutshell - Vegetarian Resource Group -- A general overview of veganism from nutrition to common vegan foods. Includes links to books on veganism (sold by the VRG) and a list of alternatives to eggs and dairy. Vegetus.org -- A personal home page where there are cartoons, jokes, an article on honey, thoughts about the "Broccoli vs. Animals?" debate, and more. Webring: Vegan and cruelty-free -- A small ring of vegan websites. What is Veganism? - by Joanne Stepaniak -- History of veganism (founded by Donald Watson in 1944) and why the implications of a vegan lifestyle extend far beyond diet. Why Vegan? -- A 1997 ROPER poll estimated the number of vegans in the U.S. to be between 600,000 and one million...
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