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The views expressed by our bloggers are not necessarily the views of The Vegan Society.
Know your roots
Ian McDonald considers how important it is for us to remember the backstory to today's vegan movement. He looks back...(Read more)
The rise of the vegan runner
Kathryn Howard ponders why there are more vegan runners than ever before, and outlines the benefits a vegan diet has...(Read more)
Vegan in Japan
Katharine Orton describes the cultural shift taking place in Japan that sees the fish-orientated country opening up to veganism, while...(Read more)
10 of the best vegan picnic foods
The top 10 vegan products for eating al fresco on the go.(Read more)
An interview with Steph Davis, the world's leading vegan climber
Top level climber, skydiver and BASE jumper Steph Davis discusses nutrition, compassion and trusting yourself in high-risk environments.(Read more)
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)
Can vegans date non-vegans?
Elena Orde debates the hotly contested topic.(Read more)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
10 of the best vegan doughnut recipes
Ali Ryland lists the best recipes ahead of National Doughnut Week this 7-14 May.(Read more)
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)
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)
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)
