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The views expressed by our bloggers are not necessarily the views of The Vegan Society.

Friday, 22 July, 2016

Vegan Surf Camp: the best vegan holiday destination?

Ali Ryland and Elena Orde recap their week of sun, sandwiches and surfing (read: tumbles in the sea) at France's...(Read more)

Friday, 15 July, 2016

Can vegans date non-vegans?

Elena Orde debates the hotly contested topic.(Read more)

Friday, 8 July, 2016

Super summer ideas for all

Sarah Cook recaps some top tips to help you get the most out of your summer as a vegan....(Read more)

Friday, 1 July, 2016

Teaching children the ABCs of being kind

Elena Orde speaks to vegan children's author Ruby Roth about empowering children to love deeply, think critically and act responsibly....(Read more)

Friday, 17 June, 2016

Surveilling the slaughter: can activists bear the emotional weight?

Andy Davidson reports on the visceral experience of meeting pigs being sent to slaughter during Manchester Pig Save's vigil,...(Read more)

Friday, 10 June, 2016

Animal suffering is human suffering: why human rights support veganism

Andy West reveals why veganism can alleviate the suffering of all, animals and humans alike.(Read more)

Friday, 3 June, 2016

5 top tips for effective vegan volunteering

Alex Douglas highlights her experience as a vegan volunteer for Volunteers’ Week, and gives tips on how you can...(Read more)

Friday, 27 May, 2016

Vegan on a budget

Ali Ryland outlines the main issues affecting vegans living below the poverty line while giving tips on how to live...(Read more)

Friday, 20 May, 2016

10 tips on going from vegetarian to vegan

Ali Ryland gives her top ten tips on going from vegetarian to vegan, with the aim of highlighting how beneficial...(Read more)

Friday, 13 May, 2016

Veganism gives children best start in life

Registered dietitian Sandra Hood outlines the benefits of veganism for children and provides child-friendly recipes in honour of National...(Read more)

Wednesday, 11 May, 2016

How ethical is your vegan burger?

Josie Wexler and Tim Hunt from Ethical Consumer look at the ethics behind the companies making meat-free products.(Read more)

Friday, 6 May, 2016

10 of the best vegan doughnut recipes

Ali Ryland lists the best recipes ahead of National Doughnut Week this 7-14 May.(Read more)

Friday, 29 April, 2016

The cost of a vegan diet: an international perspective

Christine Ro explores how plant-based diets and ‘living below the line’ go hand in hand.(Read more)

Friday, 22 April, 2016

The importance of bodily encounters in animal activism

Dr Alex Lockwood is a member of The Vegan Society Academic Advisory Group, and argues in his book The Pig...(Read more)

Friday, 15 April, 2016

Will travel for vegan food: one woman's out-there adventure

Have you ever thought about just quitting your job to travel the country, eating vegan food all day every...(Read more)

Friday, 8 April, 2016

Unpacking privilege in vegan education efforts

In a world of food deserts and many other inequalities, Professor Corey Wrenn gives tips on how vegan outreach...(Read more)

Friday, 1 April, 2016

6 reasons to boycott the Grand National

Elena Orde outlines the reasons why horse racing is a nasty business.(Read more)

Friday, 25 March, 2016

Meet Genesis: an 8 year old vegan activist changing the world

Elena Orde interviews 8 year old Genesis on her work campaigning and protesting for other animals.(Read more)

Friday, 4 March, 2016

8 animal species with strong parental bonds

In honour of Mother’s Day, we look at other species with important family relationships.(Read more)

Friday, 26 February, 2016

3 tips on going vegan after restrictive eating

Worried that going vegan will trigger disordered thinking about food? Elena Orde provides some advice to keep you mentally...(Read more)

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