Mark Hawthorne

Remembering the vegan Buddhist teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, who was born on this day in 1926.

Hoppy International Rabbit Day, a day to promote the protection and care of domesticated and wild rabbits.

The Rats of New York City Have Developed Their Own Language With roughly three million rats living in New York City, scientists set out to understand the daily lives—and speech patterns—of these rodent city-dwellers.

We share our world with some pretty remarkable animals.

Staying vegan as a student isn’t easy, especially during such transitional times in our lives. 🌱

⏰ 📍 Join us on IG Live, Tues, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. PT w/ Kennedy, F.E.P.’s Youth Advocacy Team Member!

Come with questions and learn how you can help expand our Eating Vegan in College resource! 🙌

F.E.P. recently visited YNot Organic, a vegan-friendly restaurant located in Pismo Beach! 🌱🌮

Consider adding it to your list of restaurants to try for flavorful, wholesome vegan meals in Pismo Beach! 🏖️ ✨

Zoos and marine parks are miserable places for animals, who pass their lives in captivity and are denied many of their natural behaviors. Instead of taking the kids to the zoo, let them observe animals in their native habitats or in a reputable sanctuary or rehabilitation center.

The Fake Heiress, the Instagram Shoot and the Abandoned Bunnies

Rabbits are not props.

Latino Teen, Emmanuel Menchaca, Attacked While Burying Pet Sparks Concerns About Targeted Violence | BELatina The Menchaca family is stepping forward to demand justice for their son, Emmanuel, after a neighbor opened fire on him.

This young man was in his own backyard digging a hole to bury his beloved guinea pig when a neighbor opened fire on him.

Millionaire big game hunter gored to death by buffalo he was stalking Asher Watkins, 52, killed by Cape buffalo during hunting safari in South Africa

Today’s lesson: leave animals alone.

An International Self-Care Day reminder that compassion fatigue and burnout are serious threats to a life dedicated to helping animals. MarkHawthorne.com

The animal ag industry is offering advice on how to deal with activists who protest at fairs this summer.
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On this day in 1959, Marfusha became the first rabbit in space, sent on a Soviet mission with two dogs, Otvazhnaya and Snezhinka. Although all three returned from the suborbital flight safely, it’s important to remember that they never volunteered to be test subjects in this terrifying venture.

It’s only twice a year that I can see the foreign-sales results of my books, and I was thrilled to see how successful the Japanese edition of “A Vegan Ethic” has been in Japan. Thank you! markhawthorne.com/project/a-ve...

On National Egg Day, a reminder that hens raised and exploited by the egg industry "live in arguably the worst conditions of any farmed animal.” foodispower.org/hens-raised-...

Sign the Petition No to Pet Rabbit Abattoirs - Global signatures welcome

The South African government is proposing new draft regulations for rabbit meat under the Meat Safety Act. These regulations, open for public comment, could lead to the industrial-scale farming and slaughter of domesticated rabbits. Please sign! chng.it/cdXY5sdjFP

Join us in celebrating our 18th anniversary by contributing $18 to our fundraiser! 🥳

We are very close to reaching our goal, and with your support, we can continue advancing vegan food justice.

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Happy National Animal Advocacy Day. I wrote “Striking at the Roots” to empower animal activists around the world. Learn more at MarkHawthorne.com

Join us this Saturday, April 26, in San Luis Obispo for the SLO Earth Fest, a celebration of community power and sustainable future-building. 🌎 ✨

Enjoy live music, a kids' zone, a wellness area and other exciting activities. 🎪 🎸 🌿🌱

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Today is World Book Day, and I am proud to have written five books on veganism, animals, animal rights, and social justice. My thanks to everyone who has read one or more of my books and then took the time to post a review! MarkHawthorne.com

FDA suspends quality tests for milk, other dairy products after Trump budget cuts The testing center that oversees food safety says it "is no longer able to provide laboratory support for proficiency testing and data analysis."

In case you were looking for another reason to go vegan.

Hoppy Earth Day!

I’m pleased to have received my copy of “The Unmanageable Elephant,” the first chapter of a six-part, limited-edition graphic novel written by Kim Stallwood‬ ‪(@kimstallwood.bsky.social) about Topsy the elephant.
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WATCH: Elephants form 'alert circle' during earthquake at San Diego Zoo Safari Park African Elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park instinctively created an “alert circle” during the earthquake.

Video from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (which I’m not vouching for) shows a group of African elephants forming an ‘alert circle’ to protect themselves and their young during a recent earthquake.
Many thanks to Mark Hawthorne for bringing this to my attention.

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Amazon reviewer: "★★★★★ If you love rabbits then you’re gonna love everything about this book.” www.amazon.com/Way-Rabbit-M...

"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better."
—Maya Angelou, born on this day in 1928.

The Wisdom of Compassion: The Second of Four Key Values in Animal Rights is my latest Substack article available to read for free. kimstallwood.substack.com

Wow. Right now, Amazon has my most recent book on sale for 60% off. Pick up a print copy of “Eco-Spirituality and Human-Animal Relationships” for less than the cost of a vegan latte! amazon.com/dp/1785352482

Remembering labor leader, community organizer, and vegan César Chávez, born on this day in 1927.

With Easter approaching, I am sharing my article from last year, which was published in the San Francisco Chronicle. Please do not give rabbits (or any live animal) as Easter gifts.
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Happy Birthday to our fearless & amazing founder, lauren Ornelas! We're inspired & grateful for your tireless advocacy for animals & non-human animals. You are the heart of our organization. The legacy you continue to build leaves us in awe everyday. You make this world a better & kinder place! 💚 🌱