Veganism

(pronunciation: VEE-gn-izm) - a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as possible and practical, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. (More info...)

Information

Philosophy and Reasons Why

Veganism.com - a large, informative animal rights FAQ.

Why Vegan - Vegan Outreach's information on why to go vegan.

Wikipedia: Veganism - Wikipedia's lengthy article explaining veganism and animal rights (opinions both for and against AR are shared).

Food & Nutrition

Cooking With Rachel - my girlfriend and her amazing cooking talents!

VegWeb Recipe Database - the largest veg recipe database that I know about, and it's 100% free!

Accidentally Vegan - a long list of products available in every grocery store that are vegan! In a related note, I love Duncan Hines.

COK's Recipes - Compassion Over Killing's list of recipes.

Vegan Health - Vegan Outreach's information on health effects relating to a veg diet.

Online Stores

Vegan Essentials - my favorite veg-friendly online store! Great selection, and monthly mailing list subscriber discounts!

Vegan Unlimited - a very large selection of specialty items.

Vegetarian Shoes - the most stylish shoes, and all using non-cow leather! Many of them available on Vegan Essentials.

National Organizations

Compassion Over Killing - nonprofit animal advocacy organization, based out of DC.

Farm Sanctuary - rescue, education, advocacy.

PETA - the largest and most well-known animal rights organization.

Animal Rights Campaigning Groups

Body of Animal Rights Campaigners (BARC) - UCF's animal rights group for which I'm an officer. I've been a member since its foundation.

Animal Rights Foundation of Florida (ARFF) - Florida's official animal rights organization. I've participated in several of their campaigns. It's a very well organized group.

In Solidarity with Animals (ISWA) - Houston's animal rights group in which I participated for a few months.

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