by Megan Oliver | Sep 5, 2018 | Eco-Conscious, Ethics, Human Rights, Social Issues
Did you know that today’s the International Day of Charity? In September 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development. In the Agenda, they call “for a spirit of strengthened global solidarity, focused in particular on the needs of the...
by Megan Oliver | Aug 27, 2018 | Ethics, Everything, Lifestyle, Vegan Tips + Resources
What motivated you to go vegan? Whatever your reason, I imagine you probably feel strongly about it. For me, the incredible respect I have for animals empowered me to remove myself from the systems of their suffering—whether food, entertainment, or any other system of...
by Megan Oliver | Aug 12, 2018 | Animal Welfare, News, Public Health, Social Issues
The current Farm Bill is set to expire next month, and the proposed replacement is only widening the rift across chambers and party lines. With the ongoing debate, perhaps we should consider whether the current Farm Bill framework is even functioning. Consisting of...
by Megan Oliver | Jul 16, 2018 | Everything, Lifestyle, Travel
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting an absolutely adorable small town in Pennsylvania. Not quite 30 miles from Philadelphia, the old mill town of Phoenixville is today home to just over 16,000 residents (according to the 2016 census). I had no clue what...
by Megan Oliver | Jul 11, 2018 | Eco-Conscious, Lifestyle, News
Well, that was fast. Starbucks responds to consumer demand and eliminates plastic straws. Starbucks: Walking the Walk Whether you’re a fan of Starbucks or not, you can’t really argue with their success. They are a company with world-wide reach. They have...