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D.C. VegFest September 12 George Washington University

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 in Events, Food & Drink.

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Looking for some great veg food and accessories, a chance to mingle with fellow veggies, and catch a glimpse of famous vegs like Skinny Bitch author Rory Freedman and Dr. Michael Gregor of the Humane Society of the United States.

Look no further than the D.C. VegFest.

The event will take place at the University Yard at George Washington University Saturday, September 12, from noon to 6:00 p.m., rain or shine.

A collaboration of the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organizations, Compassion Over Killing and the Vegetarian Society of D.C, D.C. VegFest will offer participants lesson in preparing vegetarian meals, information of environmental issues, politics, and vegan products such as cosmetics and animal treats.

And the first 400 visitors will receive a free commemorative bag filled with food samples, coupons, and information about vegetarian eating.

A free bag of goodies?

Time to line up at D.C. VegFest like consumers looking for Tickle Me Elmo at department stores during the Holidays

“Choosing vegetarian foods is one of the best ways we can protect our health, the planet, and animals,” says Erica Meier, Executive Director of Compassion Over Killing. “The DC VegFest highlights just how fun, easy, and delicious it is to feast on meat-free fare.”

For more information, visit dcvegfest.com.

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Jane Velez-Mitchell Discusses Swine Flu And Pig Factory Farming

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, April 30th, 2009 in Animal Issues, Journalists, Videos.

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Jane Velez-Mitchell is tackling animal rights and vegan issues on television once again!

During a recent Issues With Jane Velez-Mitchell, the vegan television anchor discussed the recent swine flu outbreak and its possible link to inhumane factory farming of pigs. Some scientists believe when pigs are kept in such confined conditions as they are in factory farms, their immune systems cannot fight infections.

There have been at least 40 CDC confirmed swine flu cases in the United States during this outbreak.

She interviewed Dr. Michael Greger, Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture of the Humane Society of the United States.

“When thousands of animals are overcrowded together in these filthy football field size sheds to lie in, nose to nose in their own waste, it’s a breeding ground for disease.,” said Dr. Gregor. “The perfect storm environment for the emergence and spread for these new diseases.”

Watch the video to hear Dr. Greger and Jane discuss more about the possible link between pig factory farms and swine flu.

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