Veganism

Vegan Action is a nonprofit organization that aims to educate the public about the benefits of veganism. This page explains the lifestyle in brief, and offers suggested ingredient substitutes, recipes, tips for dining out, and places to purchase vegan clothing. There’s even a section on how to care for vegan dogs.

Action for Animals offers a detailed article that describes the principles behind veganism. Although the overall site is simple and lacks original content, there are links to other worthwhile articles in PDF format at the bottom of this page.

Grassroots Veganism provides a detailed history of veganism, focusing on the origin of the word and the philosophy of the first vegans.

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is one of the most prominent animal advocacy groups in operation. Its “Lifestyle” section presents many arguments in favor of a vegetarian and vegan lifestyle. The “Go Vegetarian” campaign, sponsored by GoVeg.com, one of PETA’s more than 60 Web sites, provides a wealth of reasons and incentives that support animal-free living. PETA’s main site also suggests recipes and resources for vegan food and apparel.

ChooseVeg.com is the site of Mercy For Animals, a nonprofit animal advocacy organization that works to defend the rights of all animals. The site presents a three-part argument for becoming vegan: “for the animals,” “for our earth,” and “for your health.” Be aware of the graphic video footage of a slaughterhouse, included in the “for the animals” section. If you want more wholesome coverage, go to “hundreds of recipes” where you’ll find lots of animal-free dishes, and video tutorials to boot.

Veganet is one of many educational sites in an online index created by students. This section has many arguments for adopting a vegan lifestyle, including the positive effects it has on rangelands, and the health benefits of the diet. You’ll also read about preventing animal cruelty, along with religious arguments in favor of veganism. Lessons are clearly organized and geared for students, utilizing statistics and key facts.

Vegan Society is a registered charity in the United Kingdom that promotes a vegan lifestyle. This page includes an attempt to answer a frequently asked question, “Why should I become vegan?” The answer details the abusive treatment of specific animals, including mother cows.

Compassion Over Killing (COK) is a nonprofit organization that works to end animal abuse in factory farms by promoting vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Learn about the organization’s most recent projects in “Investigations” and “Campaigns.”

Canadian Living presents an alternative view to becoming a strict and absolute vegan in this article, “Veganism 101.” After providing a basic definition and reasons for going vegan, the author discusses how to adopt certain aspects of veganism, suggesting that, “Veganism isn’t necessarily an all or nothing decision.”

Vegan Outreach is a group dedicated to exposing and eliminating cruelty to animals. On this page, members of the organization and others discuss their personal definition of veganism, and how they think the lifestyle contributes to society. Scroll down to the “Forget Vegan” section for a discussion on the danger of moral superiority among vegans, which often overshadows the greater purpose of reducing cruelty and violence in the world.