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Happy World Vegetarian Day! (POLL)

October 1, 2012

(VEGETARIAN) While Saturday was “Hug a Vegetarian Day,” today marks the 34th Annual World Vegetarian Day, bringing awareness to the ethical, environmental, health, and humanitarian perks of vegetarian living.  initiating October as Vegetarian Awareness Month. Established by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977, World Vegetarian Day was endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978, “To promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism.” Read on for more information on going vegetarian. — Global Animal

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Indian Supermodel Poses For PETA

September 30, 2012

(CELEBRITY VEGETARIAN) Joining alongside celebrities like Olivia Munn, Indian supermodel and actress Anupama Varma is the latest to bare all in an ad for People for Eithical Treatment of Animals (PETA), sending a pro-vegetarian message to the world. Read on for more on the advertisement and check out the image for yourself. — Global Animal

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Big Bang Actress Writes Plant-Based Cookbook

September 10, 2012

(VEGAN CELEBRITY) The Big Bang Theory TV star, Mayim Bialik, announced that she will release a plant-based family cookbook. The book will include her family’s favorite meat-free dishes including some veganized Jewish recipes. Read on to learn more about Bialik’s journey into a plant-based lifestyle. — Global Animal 

 

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Usher Goes Vegan: Is The Biebs Next?

September 9, 2012

(CELEBRITY VEGAN) Musician Usher has joined the vegan movement! The pop star believes a plant-based diet is the healthiest way to live, not to mention the positive effects plant-based diets have on animals and our environment. The grammy-winning artist is the mentor to teen hearthrob Justin Beiber, and is urging the young star to also adopt a veggie lifestyle. Read on for more on Usher’s new healthy, animal-friendly diet. — Global Animal 

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Bob Barker: The Price Is All Wrong For Animal Cruelty

September 7, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) LOS ANGELES— After long-time animal activist Bob Barker publicly denounced The Price is Right for giving away tickets to the Calgary Stampede in Canada, the TV show host of 35 years was not included on the guest list for the program’s 40th anniversary celebration. Without Barker’s influential presence on The Price is Right, the game show has deviated from its commitment to animal welfare, also giving away passes to SeaWorld, according to Entertainment Weekly. Awarding contestants with passes to these organizations indirectly supports their methods of animal exploitation, abuse and degradation. Read more to learn about Bob Barker’s principled stance and involvement in animal rights.— Global Animal

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Vegetarian Michael Clark Duncan Dies At Age 54

September 5, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Actor Michael Clark Duncan died on Monday morning in Los Angeles at the age of 54 due to complications from a heart attack. Duncan is perhaps most well known for his role alongside actor Tom Hanks in the film The Green Mile, which earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1999. He also appeared in Armageddon, Sin City, and Planet of the Apes. The vegetarian actor will not only be remembered for his great performances, but also his love of animals. — Global Animal

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Silverstone Requests Vegan Meals For Pussy Riot

August 22, 2012

(CULTURE) Actress Alicia Silverstone wrote a letter to Russia’s Prime Minister Vlaimir Putin asking for vegan meals to be offered to all Russian inmates, including musician Maria Alekhina. Alekhina, a vegan member of the punk-band Pussy Riot, reportedly collapsed from hunger during trial. The denial of a vegan meal prompted Silverstone to take action to speak up for her choice of eating animals or going hungry. The band was sentenced to prison after preforming an anti-Putin song at a cathedral in Moscow. Read on to discover more on the world-wide campaign to “Free Pussy Riot.” — Global Animal

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Natalie Portman’s Vegan Wedding

August 11, 2012

(VEGAN CELEBRITY) Vegetarian-turned-vegan actress Natalie Portman married Benjamin Millepied cruelty-free style last weekend. The Black Swan actress wed the French choreographer in a down-to-earth ceremony featuring a vegan menu. The eco-friendly couple also opted to only have flowers that were indigenous to the area. Read on to find out more details about Natalie’s wedding. — Global Animal

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