We all have prejudices to dispel: the need to get away from thinking that 'I' am important and special and 'you' are not, and the frightened mindset that tells us that certain 'others' are of no consequence. Ingrid Newkirk consequencedispelfrighten share on social
PETA's campaign should be included in school curricula. If we can open children's hearts and minds to animals' needs, teach them to treat a dog or a chicken as if they feel fear and love and pain - as they do - then they will grow up to understand that we are all worthy of respect. Ingrid Newkirk animalcampaignchicken share on social
Going meat-free can make a huge difference. Studies show that vegetarians are, on average, 10 to 20 pounds lighter than meat-eaters and that a vegetarian diet reduces our risk of heart disease by 40 percent and adds seven or more years to our lifespan. Ingrid Newkirk addaveragediet share on social
It's time for the State Department to permanently change its official policy to allow all members of U.S. citizens' families - no matter what size they are or how many legs they have - to evacuate together when disaster strikes. Ingrid Newkirk changecitizendepartment share on social
If we are ever to halt climate change and conserve land, water and other resources, not to mention reduce animal suffering, we must celebrate Earth Day every day - at every meal. Ingrid Newkirk animalcelebratechange Change image and share on social
Real nutrition comes from soybeans, almonds, rice, and other healthy vegetable sources, not from a cow's udder. Ingrid Newkirk almondcowhealthy Change image and share on social
It is only human supremacy, which is as unacceptable as racism and sexism, that makes us afraid of being more inclusive. Ingrid Newkirk afraidhumaninclusive Change image and share on social
Cheap meat is the problem. The answer is to replace meat recipes with vegan meals. Ingrid Newkirk answercheapmeal Change image and share on social
Bulls can do nothing to demand justice. They can only defend themselves as best they can in a fight with a pre-determined ending and die never knowing why they were forced to endure such a painful and prolonged death. It's up to us, as a civilized society, to call for an end to the Running of the Bulls and bullfighting. Ingrid Newkirk bullbullfightcall share on social
The wonderful thing is that it's so incredibly easy to be kind. Ingrid Newkirk easyincrediblykind Change image and share on social