Behind the lines: Stéphane Groleau

Stephane Groleau and his vegan accordion

Although I have never actually met Stéphane, we have corresponded over the past couple of years about several vegan things. An active member of the vegan community in Quebec, as well as an organic farmer, Stephane was kind enough to write two articles ("Agriculture et Veganisme" & "The World's First Vegan Accordion") in the current issue of the magazine. Read More »

  • Jan. 29, 2011
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Walmart: the new leader in health food?

Grocery store freezers

A few days ago the corporate giant that is Walmart announced a new initiative to try and improve the health of the nation. Given that they pull in billions every year in sales, and have the majority of North America covered in concrete and everyday low prices, it seems such a move just might be the kick in the butt the population needs to change their diet, right? Read More »

Behind the lines: Kustom Kulture

Although they may not seem like the most obvious vegan-friendly shop, Kustom Kulture has a great selection of vegan lit, and some of the staff walk the walk. Read More »

  • Jan. 21, 2011
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Behind the lines: Jason Doucette

Jason warned me that his answers to the questions may be a little weird as the family was all down with a plague of some sort, but I think it just made for a more interesting read. For those of you who read Vegan Porn, Staying Vegan and Spawn Better, you probably already know what to expect from him. For everyone else, here is your chance to learn. Read More »

  • Jan. 20, 2011
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Behind the lines: Vida Vegan Conference

Get to know the three ladies behind one of the best vegan things to be happening this year, Vida Vegan Con. If you don't know what that is, or you have yet to buy your ticket, now is your chance to find out plenty of reasons why you need to be in Portland this August. Read More »

WikiBeaks: Battery cage chickens on live webcam

Known as Anonymous for Animal Rights, and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the group has been able to install a live webcam inside a battery cage in an egg facility. Read More »

  • Jan. 16, 2011
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