When Johanna Eeva went vegan, she did what she usually does when something big happens in her life: She got on the internet and began researching. Disheartened by the lack of representation for or by vegans of color, plus the simplistic and prejudicial analysis within various vegan communities, Johanna decided (along with the encouragement from … Continue reading
President and co founder of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) Ingrid Newkirk knows how to get attention. Famous for her shock tactic activism and reliance on celebrity endorsements, Newkirk’s role as a crusader against animal suffering has made her perhaps the world’s most recognized animal advocate. Her recent book One Can Make … Continue reading
Brazil boasts some of the world’s most progressive animal welfare legislation, but unfortunately what’s on paper has not materialized for the majority of the country’s animals. Despite the general lack of legal enforcement in Brazil, the organization ProAnima has made great strides for animals, and has carved a space for animal rights within public debate. … Continue reading
Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, founder of Compassionate Cooks, is “one to know” in the vegetarian and animal movements, and with good reason. Through her friendly and intensely informational “Food for Thought” podcasts, cooking videos, and written publications (such as the award-winning The Joy of Vegan Baking), Patrick-Goudreau debunks stereotypes about vegetarianism and animal rights, all without being … Continue reading
A huge thank you to everyone who donated during the Fall “Friends of 89.5” fundraising drive. The past six months have been busy ones for Animal Voices! We have created twenty-one new shows, increased our listenership, and tackled a wide variety of unique animal issues: From bear bile farming, shelter work, activist history, the vegan … Continue reading
Tune in as we catch up with the renowned cookbook author and vegan icon, Sarah Kramer, currently on tour with Vegan à Go-Go: A Cookbook and Survival Manual for Vegans on the Road. Though Kramer’s emphasis remains on the recipes, readers are also treated to creative and seasoned traveling tips for the savvy tripper. Featuring … Continue reading
It can be slim pickings for vegetarians at conventional food banks, as staples such as tuna fish regularly stock shelves. For long-time or even lifetime vegetarians, consumption of non-vegetarian foods can be psychologically, emotionally, and sometimes physically traumatizing: Meat eating can conflict with people’s religious beliefs, force individuals to compromise their ethics, and even make … Continue reading
Join us live on location for the premier Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off. Hosted by the Toronto Vegetarian Association (TVA), this celebratory event brought together sweet lovers of all persuasions. With thirty submissions, baked selections included a variety of homemade goods, such as cookies, pies, cupcakes, and squares, among other delectables. Listen in as we chat … Continue reading
It was 1:00 am, and we just turned a corner of a quiet Toronto street. Lost in conversation, we walked on, oblivious to our surroundings. Then, suddenly, the scene became clear: A squawking bird overhead, another barely limping toward the curb, and a sleek cat waiting in the wing. A car sped past, nearly hitting … Continue reading
This show explores Black Dog Syndrome (BDS), defined as the “the low adoption and high euthanasia rate of black dogs in shelters.” Two prominent BDS activists, Tamara Delaney (founder of Contrary to Ordinary: The Black Pearls of the Dog World) and Heather Rosenwald (founder of Start Seeing Black Dogs) share their insights about the disturbing … Continue reading
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