Youth for the Voiceless

Perfectionism in the Vegan Movement

In the vegan movement, there has been a rising pressure to be the “perfect vegan”. Many vegans will attack other vegans for not being 100 percent cruelty-free; for example, wearing… Read More

For Us, By Us, Recipes

Pink Dal

Serves 4-6 Approx. Time: 45 mins Spice Level: Medium Dal is an Indian stew made with lentils and can be served in a bowl or on top of rice or… Read More

For Us, By Us, Recipes

Vegan Chocolate Cookies

Ready in 25 minutes Makes 24 cookies Ingredients Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees Add white sugar, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla to a mixing bowl and cream together with… Read More

For Us, By Us, Tips and Advice

A Simple How to: Eating Vegan in Restaurants

Quick Tips Check if any dishes have a vegetarian or vegan symbol. Look for dishes that have vegetables, tofu, and/or fake meat. Remove meat, eggs, or dairy from a dish,… Read More

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My Story

I spent 7 years transitioning from pescatarian to vegetarian and finally to vegan. This transition was the result of education. At 10 years old, I didn’t realize the secrets hidden… Read More

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Justice For All

For the 45 million turkeys that are killed for a celebratory thanksgiving feast and the 250 million more who are killed all year round For the 11 million calves ripped… Read More

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A Young Vegan’s Journey

Going vegan at the age of thirteen is definitely cause for concern.  At least, that’s what everyone thought… including myself at the time. Actually, everyone I know still believes it to… Read More

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A Sudden Realization

I was raised vegetarian. My mom went vegetarian 15 years prior to me being born because she felt she could not eat a dead animal after learning about the torture… Read More