FallCat’s Vegan Resource Masterlist
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Whether you are already vegan, curious about veganism, or planning to do vegan activism this guide will certainly help you out!
*Although I recommend plenty of content here, a recommendation for content is not necessarily an endorsement for any specific individual or organization.
**Much of the following content may contain graphic materials.
Animal Exploitation
Articles
The following list contains alphabetically-sorted articles that are in relation to vegan topics and issues.
About Veganism How To Go Vegan Opinion:
A Vegan World Is A Pro-Choice World
Is “Pro-Choice Ethical Vegan” an Oxymoron?
The Toll of Human Activity on Wildlife: How Many Animals Killed Each Year
Why is animal agriculture bad for the environment?
Films
Watchdominion.org
- "Dominion," a two-hour documentary by the Farm Transparency Project, exposes the horrors of modern animal agriculture, showing the truth behind factory farming and slaughterhouses. The film challenges societal norms, urging viewers to confront uncomfortable truths and consider ethical, environmental, and health implications. It serves as a powerful call to action, advocating for a more humane, sustainable, and ethical approach to food production.
Earthlings
- Released in 2005 and directed by Shaun Monson, "Earthlings" is a powerful and thought-provoking documentary that explores the relationship between humans and animals, shedding light on various industries and practices that exploit and harm animals for food, entertainment, clothing, and scientific research.
A.L.F. Behind the Mask
- Behind the Mask: The Story Of The People Who Risk Everything To Save Animals is a 2006 documentary film written, directed and filmed by animal rights lawyer, Shannon Keith. This film exposes the real world cruelty inflicted onto non-human animals and those who fight tirelessly to protect them.
- Released in 2013 and directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Blackfish is a documentary film that delves into the story of Tilikum, an orca held in captivity at SeaWorld.
Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret
- Released in 2014 and directed by Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn, American documentary Cowspiracy reveals how activities such as raising livestock contributes to issues like deforestation, water pollution, and climate change. Through discussions and fact-based research, Cowspiracy encourages viewers to think about the environmental impact of their food choices and consider more sustainable options.
Videos
Is there a line between human and animal suffering?
- Holocaust survivor Dr Alex Hershaft discusses his views on the oppression of non-human animals.
The Problem with Ethical Veganism
- This video explores the difficulties that come with convincing people to go vegan, even if they agree with the philosophy of veganism.
Veganism could save the planet. Here's why.
- "The livestock sector emerges as one of the top two or three most significant contributors to the most serious environmental problems, at every scale from local to global. The findings of this report suggest that it should be a major policy focus when dealing with problems of land degradation, climate change and air pollution, water shortage and water pollution, and loss of biodiversity." - Ed Winters/Earthling Ed
Misc.
- This website shows the annual United States animal death statistics, as well as going into detail about how YOU can make a difference.
Nutrition
* Veganism is not simply a diet, it’s a moral philosophy that is committed to reducing animal (both human and non-human) suffering wherever feasibly possible. As such, there are both healthy and unhealthy plant based diets, just like there are both healthy and unhealthy omnivorous diets. That being said, nutrition is my field of study and I thought it was important to include a section on this list that delves deeper into it as it relates to the dietary side of the vegan movement.
Articles
Lowering Cholesterol With a Plant-Based Diet
Scientific Literature
Egg consumption and risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes
(Meta Analysis)
-Li Y, Zhou C, Zhou X, Li L. Epub 2013, Apr 17. PMID: 23643053.
Poultry: the most common food in outbreaks with known pathogens
(Epidemiological Analysis)
-Chai SJ, Cole D, Nisler A, Mahon BE. Epub 2016 Oct 26
PDFs
DU Bio 1550: Nutrition (LoPresto) - Chapter 15: Achieving Optimal Health
Miscellaneous
Reach out!
The following list contains organizations and communities. If you know of any other communities worth listing here, please reach out to me via email.
