A headline in The Independent misleadingly implies that mycotoxins in plant-based meats are dangerous and fails to mention that the same toxins are also commonly found in animal products. The Washington Post thoughtfully argues that vegan advocates should address culture and identity when conducting outreach. The LA Times reports on animal cruelty at a California dairy farm.
The Times (U.K.) parrots meat industry propaganda about the health benefits of meat and the end of veganism. The Atlantic celebrates the technology behind “shelf-stable” dairy milk without reporting on the toll dairy production takes on human health, the planet, the cows and their newborn calves. The i-Paper (U.K.) platformed a self-described ex-vegan who routinely vilifies veganism and promotes meat in the mainstream media.
Vox shines a spotlight on dairy calf abuse that is hidden from the public. The Wall Street Journal omits an important victim in its coverage of a slaughterhouse closure. An op-ed writer for The Guardian critiques efforts by European lawmakers to prevent plant-based food companies from using “meat” on their labels.
The Washington Post calls for increased beef imports in response to high prices. The Atlantic makes no mention of animal cruelty in a story about dairy production. Allure Magazine reports that “nobody wants to be vegan anymore.”
CNN suggests that feeding babies “lots of butter” can be “healthy.” CBS Evening News reports on an “amusing” lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings that has “no meat on its bones.” The Times of Israel reports on the health benefits of veganism for children. Click the link to help VegMediaWatch call out anti-vegan bias and amplify fair and accurate reporting.
Take action with @VegMediaWatch. A NY Times op-ed praises RFK’s pro-meat dietary guidelines as “very sensible.” The WSJ fails to mention the high cost of steak to the cows and the planet. The Guardian celebrates Veganuary.