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Actress, writer, and producer Felicia Greenfield discusses the inspiration behind Friends Not Food, ethical filmmaking with sanctuary animals, Hollywood, climate storytelling, and why laughter may be one of the movement’s most powerful tools for change.
Originally published in Vegan Villager, Sherry Jeppson Zitter reflects on the often-overlooked humanitarian path to veganism, arguing that concern for world hunger and global justice can be just as powerful a catalyst for compassionate living as concern for animals, health, or the environment.
Before Renee King-Sonnen became a sanctuary founder, she lived on the other side of the fence. Her journey from Texas cattle ranch life to founding Rowdy Girl Sanctuary is a story of moral transformation, radical compassion, and the courage to challenge everything she once believed about animals, food, and the systems that profit from both.
Sherry Zitter, a Massachusetts-based vegan activist, musician, social worker, and educator, reflects on food as outreach, compassion as practice, and why veganism belongs in every justice conversation.
A reflection on Jim Mason’s Madness, exploring domination, cultural disconnection, and the unsettling clarity of a worldview that refuses to soften the truth about human systems.
A follow-up video featuring James Schultz, Chair of the Humane Party Policy Committee, sharing his thoughts on constitutional reform, ethics, and structural change — in his own words.
From a childhood moment of moral clarity to nearly two decades of vegan living and policy work, Kearney Robinson reflects on ethical awakening, sustainable activism, and the importance of community, care, and concrete action in building lasting change.
Legal scholar and policy strategist James Schultz reflects on veganism, justice, and animal liberation—examining how law, moral consistency, and collective responsibility shape a more just future.
Lancaster Farm Sanctuary is reshaping what sanctuary work means inside one of Pennsylvania’s most agriculturally entrenched counties. In this in-depth conversation, the LFS team reflects on their origins, the daily rituals that center animal agency, the emotional weight of rescue work, and the communities that make their mission possible. From piglets teaching elders how to play to ponies who insist on freedom during their evening return, every story underscores the same truth: when animals are given safety, autonomy, and respect, they reveal who they have always been. This interview offers a rare, honest look at the joys and struggles of sanctuary life—and what compassion can build when a community chooses to care.
When I first reached out to Chris Censullo for this interview, I already had a strong sense of the role … More
UnchainedTV is a groundbreaking streaming network focused on animal rights, promoting veganism and environmental justice. In an interview with Jane Velez-Mitchell, key insights on the platform’s mission, challenges of independence, and commitment to activist content are shared. UnchainedTV provides accessible news and documentaries, empowering animal rights advocates worldwide.
The Humane Herald 