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20th Century Fox World Premiere of The X-Files: I Want To BelieveGillian Anderson would like the X Files on animal abuse in testing laboratories closed forever.

The actress has personally written a letter to every Member of the European Parliament (MEB), asking they take steps necessary to protect animals involved in research.

The Parliament is considering a law that could improve the conditions of laboratory animals in Europe.

Gillian is insistent that the law contain the following protections for animals:

• Promote effective, humane and relevant methods to replace animal experiments. This must be at the heart of EU policy.

• Ensure that no experiments are conducted on animals unless a licence is issued by government authorities in advance (this is already the law in many European countries and is vital for animals’ protection).

• Ensure that no animal is ever exposed to severe, prolonged pain.

• Make real progress towards ending the use of all non-human primates in experiments and take decisive

Read Gillian’s entire letter at blog.peta.org/uk.

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Joanne Rose Featured As Vegetarian Elite

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, May 1st, 2009 in Actresses, Authors, Videos.


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Joanne Rose is featured in Supreme Master TV’s “Vegetarian Elite” video series.

Joanne is an author who’s written both a vegan children’s book, Tommy Tofu Saves The Day, and a sketch comedy called “Date A Vegan.”

“Date A Vegan” humorously exaggerates how vegans behave.

“I became a vegan in 1994,” says Joanne in the video. “I was raised a meat eater. But that’s not through anything else than just conditioning. That’s what we’re used to. Then it was in a cooking class in high school that we learned what a vegan was. We heard about a vegetarian and a vegan. And they said that a vegan just eats plant food. And I was sitting there in the kichen in the cooking class thinking, “Eats plant food?!”  But then it was only a matter of time I was vegetarian. I knew to make that decision-the direct link between animal cruelty and killing of animals.”

Watch the video to see Joanne’s kitty Remy and learn more about Joanne’s passion for veganism.

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Alicia Silverstone Recommends Farmers’ Markets For Cheap Veg Eating

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, April 30th, 2009 in Actresses, Food & Drink.

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Emily Deschanel is not the only vegan actress to enjoy her local farmers’ market.

Alicia Silverstone recently interviewed with Glamour Magazine where she answers some questions about her vegan diet and lifestyle.

It’s no secret that fresh, organic produce and other staples of a vegetarian or vegan diet aren’t always cheap. Alicia gave some tips for making the transition easier on your pocketbook.

“The best way to save money is to go to a Farmer’s Market. Buy seasonal produce [that is grown locally]. It’s really, really cheap. I spend anywhere from $40 to $60 a week on produce. And that feeds my husband, my dogs, and me. My other grocery bill is a little bit more expensive, but that’s because I like making decadent desserts.”

“I would say to people who are concerned: I don’t go to the doctor; I don’t buy any prescriptions, antacids, or birth control. I don’t suffer from any illnesses. Consider it an investment for your health. And save money on other things. I look to eBay or Craigslist for deals on things to save money. Also, buy what you can in bulk.”

Read the rest of Alicia’s interview at Glamour.com.

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Elizabeth Berkley was spotted grabbing some lunch grub at Real Food Daily this week.

The actress best known for playing Jessie on Saved By The Bell was one of the original PETA Lettuce Ladies.

As a Lettuce Lady, Elizabeth would send her postcard with her ad and a note urging restaurants in the U.S.’ 10 fattest cities to offer more vegetarian selections.

What do you think guys? Would this make you put a veggie burger on the menu?
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via Foxnews.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.

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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Geezer Butler Of Black Sabbeth, Heaven And Hell, Records Veg PSA

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, April 30th, 2009 in Male Musicians, Videos.

Geezer Butler, bassist for Black Sabbath and Heaven and Hell, recorded a PSA for vegetarianism.

This dude has been vegetarian since he was eight! He’s now a vegan.

“One day I cut this piece of meat open and blood came out,” Geezer said. “I asked my mother, “Where did this come from?” And she said “animals,” and that was it.”

“And now these days, you can get everything vegan-vegan marshmallows…so now I’m eating all these things that you couldn’t even get before.”

Geezer says when people come over to his home and eat, they don’t even realize the meat’s not there until he tells them!

Watch the video to learn what Geezer has to say about animal adoption.

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Slice Of Vegan Birthday Cake To (Drum Roll)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, April 30th, 2009 in Actresses, Birthdays.

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A big slice of vegan birthday cake goes out to the following vegetarian or vegan celebrities today.

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Vegetarian Eric Roberts Helps Cook Chicken At Senor Sammy’s

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 in Actors, Food & Drink, Not So Vegetarian.

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We know Kristen Bell won’t mind cooking crockpot chicken for her friends and Kelly Clarkson stuffs dead bird for the family at Thanksgiving. Now we know Eric Roberts won’t mind cooking chicken for his carnivorous friends and family.

The actor and brother of Julia Roberts spent some time in Tuscon, Arizona with his sister and a family friend where he was spotted at Mexican restaurant Senor Sammy’s helping out with the chicken cooking.

Sure, Eric may be a nice guy for helping and all, but couldn’t he have just helped with the bean burritos, instead?

via People.com

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