Peaceable Kingdom - A Review of the Film Last night in our local animal rights meeting we watched Peaceable Kingdom (Tribe of Heart 2004) and I felt a range of emotions so strong that today I can’t help but take action. Through the stories of farmers who have experienced an awakening of consciousness, the film portrays the way farmed animals are treated and shows what organizations...

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Vegan Freak – Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World Review Do you ever feel like a total freak? I think most vegans have felt that way at one time or another. Whether it is in the company of family who still believe you are going through a phase or friends who tease you about being a plant killer, going vegan can make you feel like the only compassionate person in a world full of ignorance. That...

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Why You Should Stop Eating Eggs (Yes Even Free Range) Everyone seems to know that free range eggs are more humane than those from battery farms, but in this article I want to take a look at why continuing to eat eggs (even free range) is contributing hugely to animal misery. Although free range is an important step in the right direction, meaning one kind of horrific abuse the hens will no longer...

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Million Paws Walk Me, David and the rest of our local animal rights group (plus some doggy helpers) took part in the local RSPCA million paws walk. It was a great day with a huge turn out and there were a lot of beautiful dogs to meet. We were there to raise awareness about puppy farms and to give out some leaflets  saying no to animals in pet shops and...

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Book Review – Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear... I was lucky enough to win a copy of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows by Melanie Joy Ph.D. from the latest issue of Vegan Voice. I was thrilled, since this was on my long list of books to buy. The author provides a fresh approach to an animal rights book as she looks into the psychology of ‘carnism’ -  a lifestyle that...

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