Wikipedia:WikiProject Veganism and Vegetarianism

Welcome to WikiProject Veganism and Vegetarianism. Wikipedians have formed this collaboration resource and group dedicated to improving Wikipedia's coverage of veganism and vegetarianism and the organization of information and articles on this topic. This page and its subpages contain their suggestions and various resources; it is hoped that this project will help to focus the efforts of other Wikipedians interested in the topic. If you would like to help, please add yourself as a participant in the project, inquire on the talk page, and see the to-do list, below.

Goals

The goals of this project include the following:

  • Educate users about veganism and vegetarianism
  • Improve articles within this project's scope
  • Maintaining objectivity and neutral point-of-view on veganism and vegetarianism related articles
  • Serving as the central point of discussion for all issues related to veganism and vegetarianism on Wikipedia

History project

WikiProject Veganism and Vegetarianism is interested in documenting the history of veganism and vegetarianism. So far hundreds of historical biographies and thousands of articles have been improved. Please contact Veg Historian if you can help with the project.

Let's not forget the emergence of veganism in the 20th century, eclipsing (and even usurping) the visibility of the (old fashioned FORM of) vegetarianism that once modeled the IVU's "international definition" (plant-based with or without the use of eggs and/or dairy). MaynardClark (talk) 23:48, 13 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • 01/31 - Vegetarian History Day (January 31, birthday of Rynn Berry, vegan historian)

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Recruitment

Is recruitment of active contributors to this forward-looking vegan documentation project defensible? MaynardClark (talk) 02:11, 26 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Articles nominated for merging

Articles nominated for deletion

[User:Historyday01|Historyday01]] (talk) 05:31, 27 September 2020 (UTC) "Closed: The result was keep." BrikDuk (talk) 18:08, 15 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

  • Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Animal_Liberation_(album) Closed: The result was keep.
  • Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Richmond_SPCA Closed: The result was no consensus.
  • Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Jeff_Sebo Closed: The result was keep.
  • Gabriel Cousens Closed: The result was keep, BUT it is not in this project although Cousens has positioned much of his conversation in our 'talking turf'
  • Vegepet -The article "Vegepet" merits inclusion in Wikipedia due to several reasons:
    • Notable Subject: Vegepet is a significant topic within the realm of veganism and pet care, addressing the growing interest in providing vegan diets for pets.
    • Relevant Information: The article provides valuable information about the concept of vegetarian and vegan pet food, contributing to the understanding of alternative diets for pets.
    • Community Interest: There is evident interest in the subject, as demonstrated by the ongoing discussion and contributions from Wikipedia users. This indicates that the topic is relevant and worthy of inclusion in the encyclopedia.
    • Educational Value: Including information about Vegepet aligns with Wikipedia's goal of providing comprehensive and informative content to its readers. It allows individuals to learn about different dietary options for pets and the ethical considerations involved.
    • Neutral Presentation: The article presents information in a neutral manner, providing facts and references to support its content. It adheres to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines regarding neutrality and verifiability.
    • See also ]]Vegetarian and vegan dog diet]], which references the Vegepet article.

Given these reasons, the article "Vegepet" should be retained on Wikipedia to continue serving as a valuable resource for individuals interested in vegetarian and vegan pet food options. MaynardClark (talk) 01:27, 21 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Translation efforts

Develop versions of this project in major human languages: French, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, etc. Each companion language-based project should contribute to enhancing the articles in the other languages.

Recruit bilingual and multilingual Wikipedians from language groups other than English who are interested in translating this project's English-language Wikipedia articles into non-English languages.

Search Wikipedia for articles that lack an English-language version (using the Tool Forge digital tool:

Surely there are good reasons for expanding the possible scope of this work (to different language groups), which (for practical reasons) could begin with volunteers from well-organized continental groups like European Vegetarian Union. A Wikipedia article List of vegetarian organizations should or could be consulted.

References

New articles

Suggested articles (and article groups)

Awards

Explore various awards that recognize outstanding achievements within the vegan community

  • Peace Abbey Courage of Conscience Award: Many vegans and vegetarians have won this award; such an article would emphasize the notability of each of those article subjects (those who had been awarded the Peace Abbey Courage of Conscience Award. The Peace Abbey operated from Sherborn, Massachusetts (until its financial insolvency), when it relocated key elements of its operations to various sites, including the library of the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Books

References

Campaigns and Movements

Subculture/Movements in Veganism and Vegetarianism

  • Veganism and minimalism – Investigates how veganism aligns with minimalism, highlighting the shared principles of simplicity, sustainability, and intentional living.
  • Veganism in the military – Looks at how veganism is integrated within military institutions, the challenges faced by soldiers following a vegan diet, and how the military is adapting to plant-based dietary needs.
  • This might not meet notability, but an article on meat abolition—this is more of a movement in France (1, 2, 3) - See Gary Francione
  • Beyond Beef, the Jeremy Rifkin and Howard Lyman campaign which demonstrated at thousands of McDonald's sites asking them to introduce veggie burgers on their menu. Randy Kryn (talk) 19:48, 2 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • Evidence-based advocacy - prioritizing the use of the sciences relevant to the points to be made, in face of sometimes embarrassing statements made by advocates whose full worldview on the topic had not yet been develop before they spoke out. [IMO the advocates of EBA were not always, themselves, infallible or normative, although they appear(ed) to speak authoritatively. MaynardClark (talk) 19:09, 10 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  • Go Vegan Radio (Bob Linden) - EIN#: 46-3622958MaynardClark (talk) 19:14, 3 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]
  • Vegan companion animals
  • Veganizing (conventional) restaurant menus
  • Types of vegan advocacy by nation (not all in North America) - religious and spiritual, ethical and moral, environmental, health (science-based or otherwise-motivated)
  • When should the Health awareness days category be used and when should the Holidays category be used (on the talk page)? MaynardClark (talk) 16:57, 4 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Ethical, Health, and Environmental Topics

  • Veganism and institutions
  • Veganism and hospitals
  • Veganism and public health policy – Examines the role of veganism in public health policy, with a focus on how governments and institutions are incorporating plant-based diets into health strategies.

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Vegan and Vegetarian Social Movements

  • Veganism and activism – Dedicated to understanding the role of activism in the promotion of veganism, with a particular focus on the influence of campaigns, protests, and social media movements.
  • Varying roles of social media in promoting veganism – Investigates the impact of influencers, YouTubers, and social media personalities in shaping perceptions of plant-based diets and promoting vegan ethics.
  • How books and magazines have chronicled vegetarianism and veganism – Investigates the impact of researchers, authors, and publishers in shaping perceptions of plant-based diets and chronicling the historical development of plant-based diets, and promoting vegetarian practices and vegan ethics.

References

=== Vegan and Vegetarian Impact on Business ===* Vegan marketing – Explores how businesses market vegan products, with a focus on the role of ethical and sustainability considerations in shaping consumer behavior and marketing strategies.
  • Plant-based innovation hubs – Highlights regions and companies leading the way in developing plant-based products and advancements in food science and technology.

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Famous Vegetarian Animals

"Little Tyke", the vegetarian lioness. A YouTube video retelling the story - with photographs - is also available.

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Historical

Themes and/or Trends in Vegetarian History - Groups in past history advocating abstinence from eating parts of animals

  • Ancient Greek athletes trained on (mostly) vegetarian diets. Consider role of anankophagia or the "required diet for ancient athletes." See Sports nutrition.
  • Rubin Abramowitz (born c. 1885; 20th century vegan who with Catherine Nimmo founded early vegan society. I met Rubin Abramowitz (a tall, good-looking, clear-skinned man) in the 1980s. Was he an engineer? He donated money to vegan causes and organizations. "*Abramowitz, an imprisoned conscientious objector to war (WW II), had become a cook to make it easier for the kitchen to provide vegan meals. His story, Semple’s, and others appear in Here’s Harmlessness: An Anthology of Ahimsa edited by H. Jay Dinshah and published by AVS in 1964."MaynardClark (talk) 19:01, 6 October 2021 (UTC) Plenty of online links to Rubin Abramowitz stored in Catherine Nimmo article. Writing the article requires merely an author.[reply]
  • History of vegan (and vegetarian) certification programs. Vegan Australia Certified program does this 'down under'
  • List of Animal Activists Killed While Protesting - The most recent example would be Regan Russell who was killed June 19, 2020 in Canada outside a slaughterhouse by a trucking driver. Other activists killed because of protesting against animal killing have thus included Jill Phipps, Chico Mendes, Karel Van Noppen, Stuart Fairlie, Mike Hill, and Tom Warby. This would be related from an academic perspective or investigation of such to this category [2] .
  • Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) contributions to plant-based foods (plantmilks, grain coffees, mock-meats, etc.) in the 19th and 20th centuries.
  • History of vegan and vegetarian literature, including a section on poetry. This 1813 poem is a good example.
  • Vance Lehmkuhl, a former musician (wrote humorous vegan songs for The Green Beings and played piano for them), and Philadelphia journalist turned author, and full-time volunteer for American Vegan Society; author of Revolutionary Peace: How Philadelphia Launched the U.S. Vegetarian and Vegan Movement, which "explores the city’s role in the birth and growth of vegetarianism in the United States..." Vance Lehmkuhl is author of The Joy of Soy. His LinkedIn page calls him "a well-established vegan cartoonist, author, musician, speaker, entertainer, and VR time-travel pioneer." He is Director of the American Vegan Center in Philadelphia, and Communications Director at American Vegan Society.

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Resources we all use

Justification for Vegan-Focused Wikipedia Development around vegan resources:

Vegans rely on safe, sustainable, and abundant plant-based resources, making it essential to develop and improve Wikipedia articles that document these shared resources. Under the heading "Resources We All Use," Wikipedians should focus on key areas that impact vegan consumer safety and supply security, including:

Produce Safety – Ensuring fresh fruits and vegetables meet the highest safety standards (e.g., Center for Produce Safety). Seed Saver Exchanges – Preserving plant diversity and securing future food sources. Botany Research Resources – Advancing plant science to improve nutrition, agriculture, and sustainability.

Since vegans are direct stakeholders in these systems, their contributions to Wikipedia articles in these areas provide evidence-based insights into food safety, ethical sourcing, and sustainability—ensuring accurate, well-researched information for all.

Center for Produce Quality
Center for Produce Safety
Partnership for Food Safety Education
Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA)
FNV stands for "Fruits and Veggies", a marketing campaign developed by the PHA
Produce for Better Health (PBH) program

References

Vegan companion animals

  • Toys for vegan dogs and vegan cats: Whimsies, Nylabone, and V-Dog make chew toys. Whimsies is NOT the Whimsies from Wade Ceramics, which are porcelain animal figures.
  • Ongoing vegan pet food research: history, drivers of ongoing research, developing thresholds and social implications of the research. Will plant-based meats development eventually feed companion and cages animals (e.g. zoos), including felines and big cats.
  • Plant-Based Dog Health Study - The Plant-Based Dog Health Study is being conducted from the newest veterinary school in the United States, Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, which publicly expresses a humane philosophy of animal care in research and practice.

References

Vegan and Vegetarian Chefs and Food Innovators

  • Ron Pickarski, CEC - historic vegan Chef, RON PICKARSKI, CEC (formerly Brother Ron) is President and Executive Chef/Consultant for Eco-Cuisine, Inc. He is the first professional vegetarian chef to be certified as an Executive Chef by the American Culinary Federation. As a Chef, Ron's specialty is gourmet vegetarian cuisine prepared with plant-based foods. As a Food Technologist, his specialty is research and development of all-natural, low and reduced fat food products that are nutrient dense. The currently available Eco-Cuisine Food Products include Seitan Quick Mix and a Bakery Dry Mix Product Line which is vegan and certified kosher. Ron is also the Founder/Director of the which competes at the quadrennial International Culinary Olympics in Germany. Between 1980 and 1996 he won seven medals (gold, silver, and bronze) with plant-based foods and was the first chef in the history of that prestigious event to do so. Ron has made numerous television appearances, produced two cookbooks and a video, and written many articles for national periodicals. He has been featured in Vegetarian Times, Art Culinaire, The National Culinary Review, USA Today Weekend, Boston Globe, Miami Herald, Chicago Sun Times, Los Angeles Times, etc. His EARLY career was documented in early issues of Vegetarian Times. He has authored three (3) vegan cookbooks. For more information on his work and contributions, you can visit his LinkedIn profile or the Eco-Cuisine website.
  • E-mail: ron@eco.cuisine.com
  • The Classical Vegetarian Cookbook by Ron Pickarski, CEC, celebrated by Michel Escoffier
  • Media Kits, photos, and video available. Contact: nancy@eco-cuisine.com
  • http://www.eco-cuisine.com/ron.htm
  • Married to Nancy K. Loving, DVM, Owner at Loving Equine Clinic, now Nancy Loving Pickarski at Eco-Cuisine.com
  • Contact: Ron Pickarski, CEC, President; Eco-Cuisine, Inc.; Ron@Eco-Cuisine.com; 303-402-0289 - Phone; 303-402-0246 - Fax; http://www.eco-cuisine.com; http://www.eco-cuisine.com/contact_us.html

References

  • American Natural Foods Team (with vegetarian and vegan food only) - The American Natural Foods Team competes at the quadrennial International Culinary Olympics in Germany.

Vegan and Vegetarian Food Innovations

  • Vegan shrimp – An emerging plant-based alternative to seafood, offering sustainable and cruelty-free options for those seeking vegan versions of traditional seafood.
  • Vegan fish sauce – A growing trend of plant-based fish sauces, providing alternatives to traditional fish-based condiments, particularly in Southeast Asian cuisine.

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Vegetarian Lifestyle and Health Therapeutic Organizations

References

Veg Days (Recurring)

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Veg Events

Some pages for regular events have been deleted (for lack of notability; perhaps they would be restored as part of this project; the vegan events article could and IMO should be rehabilitated. MaynardClark (talk) 18:53, 10 November 2021 (UTC))[reply]

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Vegan and Vegetarian Athletes

Auto racing

Badminton

Basketball

Body Building

Cricket/Cricketeers

Cycling

Fencing/Fencers

  • Pablo Nunez - needs article

Figure Skating

Running/Sprinting/Track

Soccer

Surfing

Swimming

Tennis/Tennis Players

Weight Lifting

Wrestling/Wrestlers

Miscellaneous

What vegan athletes eat.

  • The No Meat Athlete Cookbook: Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipes to Fuel Your Workouts—and the Rest of Your Life by Matt Frazier and Stepfanie Romine.
  • Veganomicon, by Isa Chandra Moscowitz and Terry Hope Romero.
  • Thrive Foods, by Brendan Brazier.
  • Clean Food, by Terry Walters.
  • Jai Seed, by Rich Roll.
  • Appetite for Reduction, by Isa Chandra Moscowitz.
  • 1000 Vegan Recipes, by Robin Robertson.
  • World Vegetarian, by Madhur Jaffrey.
  • Supermarket Vegan, by Donna Klein.

References

Veg Music

  • List of songs about (the meanings, values, practice/s of) veganism and/or vegetarianism - It seems that no such list currenty exists; such a resource could gather, aggregate, archive, catalog, document, record, index, chronicle, compile, systematize, organize, categorize, log, store, classify, inventory, file, index, understand and synopsize, and curate the musicological history of celebrating plant-forward, plant-based, and plant-exclusive diets and eating patterns, and perhaps launch further efforts in this direction. Many vegetarians and vegans haave realized and acknowledged that few vegan musicians have really "served the cause" with the creative side of their art, although quite a few have done fundraising concerts for animal advocacy groups (such as PETA). MaynardClark (talk) 16:38, 4 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Suggestions:
      • “Wha Me Eat” by Macka B: This reggae track promotes a vegan lifestyle with lyrics like "I eat from the earth and leave the animals to give birth, no dead flesh, no fur, no feathers.";
      • “Death Camps” by Cro-Mags: This metal track compares factory farming to genocidal death camps.;
      • “Vegetarian Christmas” by FEET: This song promotes the choice of free-from dishes during Christmas.;
      • “Butchers” by Nausea: This punk track carries a strong message against animal testing.;
      • “Looking For Changes” by Paul McCartney: This song discusses the inhumane treatment of animals in science labs.;
      • "I Don't Eat Animals" by (the late) Melanie Safka who died in January 2024.
      • "Vegetarian" by the Not Sensibles**;
      • "Sweet Potato" by Cracker (band);
      • "Meat is Murder" (1985) by The Smiths;
      • "Veggie Girl" by The Ethical Debating Society;
      • "Soy Un Dorito" by Go! Go! Burrito!;
      • "Plants" by The Hermits;
      • "Vegan Myths Debunked" by Greydon Square;
      • "Vegetarian Restaurant" by The Sensitive Girls**;
      • "Plant-Based Diet" by Pete Krebs;
      • "Tofurky" by Ramshackle Glory;
      • "Wot! No Meat" by Captain Sensible & The Missus;
      • maybe "No Milk Today" (1966) by Herman's Hermits (clean-cut English early rock group)
You can search for these songs on popular music streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or other similar platforms. Simply enter the song title and artist into the search bar of the respective platform to locate and listen to the songs. If there are official websites or artist profiles associated with these songs, they might provide more information or direct links.MaynardClark (talk) 16:49, 4 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Without these "cultural props", a "movement" has no "partying" to carry it forward. (often claimed by the Dennis Kucinich movement. MaynardClark (talk) 17:02, 4 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Other than more Wikipedia articles, what are we going to propose? A mix tape (for 'partying')? MaynardClark (talk) 06:31, 17 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Veg Music Groups and Musicians

Classical musicians who are veg It can be difficult to determine the dietary habits of classical musicians, as this information is often not publicly available. However, here are some classical musicians who are known to be vegan:

  • Caroline Lucas - English politician and former member of the European Parliament who is also a trained flautist and recorder player. Current article may need to be cleaned up. Mention of vegetarianism is in the talk page.
  • Chloe Flower - American pianist - No mention of vegetarianism in the article
  • Michael Nyman - English composer and pianist - No mention of vegetarianism in the article
  • Nico Muhly - American composer and pianist - No mention of vegetarianism in the article
  • Philip Glass - American composer and pianist - Already in this project.

Instrumentalist musicians who are known to be vegan

  • Hannah Georgas - Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
  • James McCartney - English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
  • Neal Barnard - Founder of PCRM, plays electric guitar with CarbonWorks
  • Rikki Stein - English music manager and former percussionist
  • Ron Reyes - American punk rock musician and former Black Flag vocalist
  • Tomas Kalnoky - American musician and frontman of the band Streetlight Manifesto, known for his vegan activism

It's important to note that being vegan is a personal choice and dietary habits do not necessarily reflect a musician's talent or skill.

Spiritually-minded vegan musicians

  • Ajeet Kaur - American singer-songwriter and kirtan artist, who follows a plant-based diet and is a vocal advocate for veganism.
  • Michael Franti - American musician, poet, and activist, who practices yoga and follows a vegan diet.
  • Moby - American musician and producer, who is a devout Christian and vegan activist.
  • Peter Gabriel - English musician and songwriter, who has been a vegan for many years and supports animal rights activism.
  • Sufjan Stevens - American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, who has stated that he is vegan for ethical and environmental reasons.

It's worth noting that there are many religious traditions that encourage or require certain dietary restrictions, such as kosher laws in Judaism and halal laws in Islam, but being vegan is a personal choice and not necessarily tied to any particular religion.

Vegan-themed music Vegetarians and vegans come from all walks of life and have diverse musical tastes, so it's difficult to make generalizations about which types of music specifically attract them. However, here are some genres that often feature vegetarian and vegan themes in their lyrics or are associated with veganism or animal rights activism:

  • Electronic dance music (EDM) - EDM festivals and events often feature vegan food options, and some DJs and producers in the EDM community are vocal advocates for veganism and animal rights.
  • Folk - Many folk artists have written songs about animal rights and environmentalism, and some have also advocated for vegetarian and vegan diets. For example, American folk singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco has been a vegan for many years and has written songs about animal rights and environmentalism.
  • Hip-hop - While hip-hop has traditionally been associated with meat-centric diets and machismo, there are many hip-hop artists who have embraced veganism and use their music to promote animal rights and plant-based diets. For example, rapper and activist RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan is a vegan and has written about the ethical and health benefits of plant-based eating.
  • Reggae - Reggae music has a long history of promoting social justice and environmentalism, and many reggae artists have also been vocal advocates for vegetarianism and veganism. For example, Jamaican singer-songwriter and Rastafarian advocate Bunny Wailer was a strict vegetarian.
  • World music - Many traditional and contemporary music styles from around the world feature vegetarian and vegan themes or are associated with vegetarianism or animal rights activism. For example, Indian classical music has a long history of promoting vegetarianism and non-violence towards animals, and many Indian musicians are vegetarians or vegans.
  • Vance Lehmkuhl, a former musician (wrote humorous vegan songs for The Green Beings and played piano for them), and Philadelphia journalist turned author, and full-time volunteer for American Vegan Society; author of Revolutionary Peace: How Philadelphia Launched the U.S. Vegetarian and Vegan Movement, which "explores the city’s role in the birth and growth of vegetarianism in the United States..." Vance Lehmkuhl is author of The Joy of Soy. His LinkedIn page calls him "a well-established vegan cartoonist, author, musician, speaker, entertainer, and VR time-travel pioneer." He is Director of the American Vegan Center in Philadelphia, and Communications Director at American Vegan Society.

References

Vegans with Wikipedia articles who are known to perform in music groups

  • Neal Barnard - The section on music deserves its own paragraph. After the sentence listing “Pop Maru, Verdun, and CarbonWorks,” we might add this sentence:
“Alec Baldwin once called Barnard ‘Eddie Van Halen with a medical degree.’” [cite Northern Virginia Magazine]
https://northernvirginiamag.com/health/medical-features/2017/10/20/dr-neal-barnard-boundary-breaker/

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Veg Organizations

A Wikipedia article List of vegetarian organizations should be consulted and updated:

  • American Natural Hygiene Society (ANHS), now National Health Association. publisher of Health Science Magazine.
  • Defensive Diet League of America ,
  • The Vegan Museum, based in Chicago IL, was renamed in 2018 from its former name, National Vegetarian Museum.
  • North American Vegetarian Society (the group that organized the international campaign which evolved into Howard Lyman and Jeremy Rifkin's 'Beyond Beef' campaign the next year.Randy Kryn (talk) 19:48, 2 August 2020 (UTC) and organized the annual Vegan Summerfest and hosts the Vegetarian Hall of Fame . MaynardClark (talk) 20:03, 2 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]
    • North American Vegetarian Society's Vegetarian Hall of Fame (since 1990), where each inductee already has a Wikipedia article. - Be sure that each inductee's article mentions this honorary distinction.
Scott and Helen Nearing-1991;Michael Klaper-1992;Mahatma Gandhi-1995;Alex Hershaft-1998;Howard Lyman-2002;Richard H. Schwartz-2005;Joanne Stepaniak-2008;Neal Barnard-2011;H. Jay Dinshah;et al.

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Veg Persons

Notability guidelines Notability (academics) / Notability (people) — includes academics, activists, entrepreneurs, and scientists

  • Martha J. Anderson (1844-1897) singer, hymn writer and vegetarian. Author of Social life and Vegetarianism published in 1893 Social life and vegetarianism
  • Frances Arnetta (founder in the 1980s of CHAP, Christians Helping Animals and People, a more fundamentalist Christian animal rights group) condemns factory farming as "diabolical" and endorses vegetarianism as "God's best for all concerned," but she refuses to say one must be a vegetarian in order to be a good Christian. In contrast, Hyland plainly said of meat-eating, "It's a sin." Arnetta has written publications such as What the Bible Says About Vegetarianism and Animal Rights: A Biblical View, which are listed in the bibliography on All-Creatures.org.
  • Luciana Baroni - vegan psychiatrist in Italia. Active in gathering, indexing, and applying the scientific understandings relevant to the practice of vegan diets at all ages and in all circumstances, in order that vegans can live wisely and well by their vegan values. A number of current Wikipedia articles refer already to her work.
  • Janet Barkas (Jan Yager) author of The Vegetable Passion: A History of the Vegetarian State of Mind [4], [5], [6], [7]
  • Natasha Brenner (RIP at 98) - Long-lived vegan NYC carriage horse retirement activist (succeeded with election of Bill DiBlasio) MaynardClark (talk) 03:37, 10 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • Ramona Cadogan, gold-medal- and silver-medal-winning raw vegan athlete, math and science teacher/administrator
  • Edgar Caro (1871–1959), a Seventh-day Adventist physician and vegetarian from New Zealand [8], [9]
  • Elliot Katz - In Defense of Animals founder Elliot Katz, DVM, “died peacefully on March 24th at the age of 86,” the organization announced via Facebook on April 9, 2021, after word of Katz’s death had percolated through the animal advocacy community for several days. “Dr. Katz was a trailblazer in the animal rights movement and a vegan for more than 30 years,” the In Defense of Animals death announcement continued.
  • Kimberly Carroll, JD - Founder of Animal Justice Academy (in Toronto, Ontario). Kim Carroll is a vegan and pro-animal activist.
  • William Earnshaw Cooper (1843-1924) Sir William Earnshaw Cooper (1843-1924)
  • Diana L. Fleming, PhD, LDN - had founded and operated (with her ex-husband, Larry Fleming) a number of Country Life Vegetarian Restaurants. Diana Fleming consulted on vegan nutrition to Harvard and Tufts and authored several books and published her theses in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Diana L. Fleming today is nearly impossible to find. MaynardClark (talk) 03:29, 15 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
  • Mike Fremont, ~99-year-old vegan runner (born February 23, 1922) He seems to still be living at 100 (or 101). This article deserves speedy RESEARCH and development. MaynardClark (talk) 03:27, 15 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
  • Mahatma Gandhi and vegetarianism (left a talk page note). Randy Kryn (talk) 04:01, 30 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • Alan Goldhamer. DC vegan health leader and author of True North Health Center in Northern California
  • Emanuel Goldman, PhD - longtime friend of Vegetarian Resource Group, professor of microbiology, biochemistry, and molecular genetics at the New Jersey Medical School of Rutgers University, disputant of adequacy of evidence for surface fomite theory of Covid-19 transmission
  • David Graham - founder of the Vegan Organic Network [10]
  • William Harrison - Treasurer of the Vegetarian Society.[1], p. 178. Source about his company.
  • Fay K. Henderson - author of Vegan Recipes (1946) the first cookbook with "vegan" in the title [1][2]
  • James Hough, International Vegetarian Union Vice-President [11]
  • Stephen Kaufman, MD - leads Christian Vegetarian Association (CVA) and its publications, funding, outreach, etc. MaynardClark (talk) 20:19, 2 August 2020 (UTC) https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-kaufman-169b18/[reply]
  • Meghan Kelly, a.k.a. "Meg Kelly", Gardening teacher at Learn Veganic - NOT to be confused with TV pundit Megyn Kelly
  • John C. Kenworthy, notable vegetarian Tolstoyan [12], [13], [14]
  • Brian Gunn-King, Irish veganism activist (died 2013). President of the Vegetarian Society of Ulster, Honorary Vice-President of the International Vegetarian Union [15], [16]
  • Andrew Knight MANZCVS, DipECAWBM (AWSEL), DipACAW, PhD, FRCVS, PHFEA
  • Vance Lehmkuhl, a former musician (wrote humorous vegan songs for The Green Beings and played piano for them), and Philadelphia journalist turned author, and full-time volunteer for American Vegan Society; author of Revolutionary Peace: How Philadelphia Launched the U.S. Vegetarian and Vegan Movement, which "explores the city’s role in the birth and growth of vegetarianism in the United States..." Vance Lehmkuhl is author of The Joy of Soy. His LinkedIn page calls him "a well-established vegan cartoonist, author, musician, speaker, entertainer, and VR time-travel pioneer." He is Director of the American Vegan Center in Philadelphia, and Communications Director at American Vegan Society.
  • Marine Lercier , Founder & Director at International Centre for Animal Rights and Ethics (ICARE), Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief at the Journal of Animal Rights Law l PhD Candidate Global Animal Law l Animal Rights Law Researcher l Scholactivist l Advocating reform of Animal Labour Law
  • Jonathan Leighton of OPIS (Organisation for the Prevention of Intense Suffering)
  • Doug Lisle, PhD vegan psychologist and author of True North Health Center in Northern California
  • Ritamarie Loscalzo, MS, DC, CCN, DACBN
  • Leona A. Malek, journalist who authored Meatless Meals in 1931 She Was the Golden Penny Meatless meals
  • Giulia Malerbi, Head of Global Policy, Aquatic Life Institute
  • Reed Mangels, PhD - very little narrative; mostly list of (her many) publications
  • Linda Middlesworth, vegan activist, and her late husband (RIP), founded and ran V-Dog, which now is being run by their son, Darren Middlesworth Darren Middlesworth runs v-Dog.
  • Shankar Narayan, key vegan organizer throughout India, member IVU International Council.
  • John Henry Napper Nevill, Vicar of Stoke Gabriel [17]
  • Jean Nussbaum, French physician and vegetarian. Founder of the International Association for the Defense of Religious Liberty [18], [19].
  • Carl Phillips, MPP, PhD - Epidemiologist and formerly Associate Professor at the University of Alberta School of Public Health, Harvard Kennedy School of Government and University of Michigan alum, who was an outspoken early 21st century advocate of evidence-based vegan advocacy. Documentation of his advocacy should be available on NAVS and IVU websites (because he spoke vehemently and eloquently at several vegan conventions about this topic. He has recently argued (based on his own observations of crossover data) that significant health impacts to some subpopulations of wind turbines have been downplayed. He argues for further research to resolve the challenges of such claims in light of relevant data. In addition to his work in public health and vegan advocacy, Phillips has recently addressed health concerns related to wind turbines. Based on his observations of crossover data, he has argued that potential health impacts on certain subpopulations have been underreported and advocates for further research to clarify these issues. ​Phillips' career reflects a commitment to integrating public health expertise with advocacy for evidence-based policies, particularly concerning dietary practices and environmental health.
  • Christina Pirello - , macrobiotic vegan celebrity chef of Christina Cooks on PBS.
  • Paulina Siemieniec, PhD - Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Research interests include animal politics, law, and ethics.
  • Pamela Teisler Rice - speaker, author, and founder of VivaVegie which produced '99 Reasons...' and the annual NYC Veggie Pride Parade (seems to have "dropped out" of visible activism).
  • Terry Hope Romero (there seems to have been an article before)
  • Tal Ronnen, celebrity vegan chef called 'America's best vegan chef' by Oprah Winfrey.
  • Geoffrey L. Rudd, assistant treasurer of the International Vegetarian Union [20], International Vegetarian Union General Secretary 1958-1968
  • Hope Sawyer Buyukmihci, who ran Unexpected Wildlife Refuge and was a prominent speaker at North American Vegetarian Society and American Vegan Society conferences and events. Mother of Ned Buyukmihci.
  • Carl Anders Skriver, vegan Lutheran minister who authored The Forgotten Origins of Creation and Christianity, published in German in 1977, and later published in English in the USA (Denver, Colorado) by Keith Akers (translator into English) through Vegetarian Press. Carl Anders Skriver (1903–1983) was a German Lutheran minister, theologian, and ethical vegetarian who became vegan in 1948. His theological work emphasized compassion and nonviolence, extending these principles to all forms of life. Skriver was also active in the vegetarian movement, serving on the Executive Committee of the International Vegetarian Union from 1960 to 1972.
In 1977, Skriver published The Forgotten Beginnings of Creation and Christianity, a book that explores the original teachings of Jesus and early Christians, arguing that they practiced vegetarianism and opposed violence. This work was translated into English in 1990 by Keith Akers, Angela Ingle, and Michael Skriver, and published by Vegetarian Press. The English edition includes a preface providing additional context about Skriver's work and its significance.
Skriver's commitment to ethical principles extended beyond his theological writings. During World War II, he resisted Nazi rule and was arrested in 1943. He survived imprisonment and continued his advocacy for nonviolence and compassion until his death in 1983.
For those interested in exploring Skriver's perspectives further, his lecture "The Origin, Fate, and Aim of Vegetarianism," delivered at the 1982 World Vegetarian Congress in Ulm, Germany, offers additional insights into his views on vegetarianism and its ethical implications.
Carl Anders Skriver, Der Verrat der Kirchen an den Tieren, Starczewski Verlag GmbH, München, 1967.
Carl Anders Skriver’s Der Verrat der Kirchen an den Tieren (translated as The Betrayal of the Churches Against the Animals) was published in 1967 by Starczewski Verlag GmbH in Munich. The book is a critical examination of how Christian churches have historically failed animals by endorsing or ignoring their suffering.
Skriver, a Lutheran minister and ethical vegetarian turned vegan, argued that Christian teachings should embrace compassion and nonviolence not just toward humans but all living beings. He criticized the institutional church for straying from what he saw as the original Christian message, which he believed was aligned with vegetarianism and respect for animals.
This book aligns with his broader theological work, such as The Forgotten Beginnings of Creation and Christianity, where he argued that early Christianity promoted vegetarianism. In Der Verrat der Kirchen an den Tieren, Skriver likely expanded on his critique of mainstream Christian doctrine, pointing out contradictions between the church’s teachings and the ethical treatment of animals.
David Keith Wills was at one time the HSUS VP and reportedly married the ex-wife of Alex Pacheco.✅ David Keith Wills was the one who was HSUS VP and was convicted and sentenced.
  • Frank Wyatt, International Vegetarian Union Committee Member [25]

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Veg Restaurants

  • The Alpha Restaurant (credited by some as the first vegetarian restaurant in London), it was founded by Thomas Low Nichols and Mary Gove Nichols (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
  • Bean Vegan Cuisine, Charlotte, North Carolina, US - cited within Wikipedia, needs an article in Wikipedia
  • Chicago Diner (has a long 37-year history - 'Meat-Free since '83')
  • Country Life Vegetarian Restaurant, a vegan SDA-influenced restaurant chain in Europe and the United States MaynardClark (talk) 20:03, 2 August 2020 (UTC) According to this article, the Country Life restaurants are related to the Little Lad's restaurants and food company. Article said New York Times wrote about Country Life restaurant in Paris in 1988 and "According to DownEast magazine, Larry Fleming ultimately opened 35 Country Life restaurants." BrikDuk (talk) 13:38, 7 August 2020 (UTC) Larry and Diana Fleming opened the CLVRs (including those in New York, Paris, and London); they divorced, and Diana earned the MS and PhD degrees in nutrition at Tufts and opened her own nutrition practice, during which she consulted for Harvard and Wellesley and authored several books and published articles in AJCN. How each CLVR flourished and why each closed is its own study. MaynardClark (talk) 13:48, 7 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • Little Lad's, was a vegan cafe chain now a vegan wholesale food company. It is connected to Country Life Vegetarian Restaurants by former owner Larry Fleming. The company is owned by Maria Fleming. 1 This article 2 said: "In 1995, Little Lad’s opened for business as a cafe and bakery on Route 1 in Woolwich, and it was there that its famous popcorn was developed as an alternative to corn chips. The company began making its Herbal Corn and many other food products by hand in Corinth in 1999, after relocating from its home in Woolwich." and "Back in the day, the cafe’s best-known Maine location was its Exchange Street restaurant in Portland’s Old Port, which opened in a basement space in 1997." BrikDuk (talk) 17:03, 21 August 2020 (UTC) This is another article about Little Lad's popcorn. 3 BrikDuk (talk) 17:06, 21 August 2020 (UTC) This is another article about the popcorn 4. BrikDuk (talk) 18:41, 22 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • List of ISKCON Restaurants in various cities around the world. MaynardClark (talk) 20:17, 2 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • List of ~140 Loving Hut Restaurants in various cities around the world. See also List of vegetarian restaurants MaynardClark (talk) 20:17, 2 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • Loving Hut - AfD Candidate

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Vegan Plant-based Foods Businesses and Industries

  • Oatly - Widely advertised
  • Planet Oat
  • V-Dog (founded by vegan activist Linda Middlesworth and her husband (RIP); now run by their son, Darren Middlesworth
  • Vegetarian and vegan dog diet - update and make this Wikipedia article better

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Vegan TV shows

  • New Day New Chef, a vegan cooking show based in the U.S. and available on streaming platform Amazon Prime in England, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • Vegan Mashup, a vegan cooking show based in the U.S. available on PBS and streaming platforms. The host is Toni Fiore and guest chefs on the show have included Miyoko Schinner, Bryant Terry, and Terry Hope Romero.

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Veganism in Specific Cultural Contexts

  • Veganism in the African American community – Focuses on the historical, cultural, and modern factors influencing veganism within African American culture, as plant-based diets gain popularity.
  • Vegetarianism in Russia – Explores the history and social context of vegetarianism in Russia, covering its evolution and the current vegetarian movement in the country.
  • Veganism in Japan – Examines the unique food culture of Japan and the challenges veganism faces there, along with the blend of traditional Japanese cuisine and modern plant-based options.
  • Veganism among historically vegetarian communities and groups

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