Mark Hawthorne
@markhawthorne.bsky.social
Ethical vegan and the author of "The Way of the Rabbit," "Striking at the Roots," and a few other books. Board member of Save the Buns. MarkHawthorne.com.
Today and every day, you can reject the institutionalized cruelty of animal agriculture and choose compassion by going vegan. Not only will you be helping animals, but you’ll be doing something good for the planet and yourself.
November 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Today and every day, you can reject the institutionalized cruelty of animal agriculture and choose compassion by going vegan. Not only will you be helping animals, but you’ll be doing something good for the planet and yourself.
Remembering the remarkable activist Lisa Shapiro, born on this day in 1964. She was taken from us too soon.
October 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Remembering the remarkable activist Lisa Shapiro, born on this day in 1964. She was taken from us too soon.
Remembering the vegan Buddhist teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, who was born on this day in 1926.
October 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Remembering the vegan Buddhist teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, who was born on this day in 1926.
Hoppy International Rabbit Day, a day to promote the protection and care of domesticated and wild rabbits.
September 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Hoppy International Rabbit Day, a day to promote the protection and care of domesticated and wild rabbits.
We share our world with some pretty remarkable animals.
The Rats of New York City Have Developed Their Own Language
With roughly three million rats living in New York City, scientists set out to understand the daily lives—and speech patterns—of these rodent city-dwellers.
www.popularmechanics.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We share our world with some pretty remarkable animals.
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Staying vegan as a student isn’t easy, especially during such transitional times in our lives. 🌱
⏰ 📍 Join us on IG Live, Tues, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. PT w/ Kennedy, F.E.P.’s Youth Advocacy Team Member!
Come with questions and learn how you can help expand our Eating Vegan in College resource! 🙌
⏰ 📍 Join us on IG Live, Tues, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. PT w/ Kennedy, F.E.P.’s Youth Advocacy Team Member!
Come with questions and learn how you can help expand our Eating Vegan in College resource! 🙌
September 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Staying vegan as a student isn’t easy, especially during such transitional times in our lives. 🌱
⏰ 📍 Join us on IG Live, Tues, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. PT w/ Kennedy, F.E.P.’s Youth Advocacy Team Member!
Come with questions and learn how you can help expand our Eating Vegan in College resource! 🙌
⏰ 📍 Join us on IG Live, Tues, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. PT w/ Kennedy, F.E.P.’s Youth Advocacy Team Member!
Come with questions and learn how you can help expand our Eating Vegan in College resource! 🙌
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F.E.P. recently visited YNot Organic, a vegan-friendly restaurant located in Pismo Beach! 🌱🌮
Consider adding it to your list of restaurants to try for flavorful, wholesome vegan meals in Pismo Beach! 🏖️ ✨
Consider adding it to your list of restaurants to try for flavorful, wholesome vegan meals in Pismo Beach! 🏖️ ✨
September 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
F.E.P. recently visited YNot Organic, a vegan-friendly restaurant located in Pismo Beach! 🌱🌮
Consider adding it to your list of restaurants to try for flavorful, wholesome vegan meals in Pismo Beach! 🏖️ ✨
Consider adding it to your list of restaurants to try for flavorful, wholesome vegan meals in Pismo Beach! 🏖️ ✨
Zoos and marine parks are miserable places for animals, who pass their lives in captivity and are denied many of their natural behaviors. Instead of taking the kids to the zoo, let them observe animals in their native habitats or in a reputable sanctuary or rehabilitation center.
August 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Zoos and marine parks are miserable places for animals, who pass their lives in captivity and are denied many of their natural behaviors. Instead of taking the kids to the zoo, let them observe animals in their native habitats or in a reputable sanctuary or rehabilitation center.
Rabbits are not props.
The Fake Heiress, the Instagram Shoot and the Abandoned Bunnies
www.nytimes.com
August 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Rabbits are not props.
This young man was in his own backyard digging a hole to bury his beloved guinea pig when a neighbor opened fire on him.
Latino Teen, Emmanuel Menchaca, Attacked While Burying Pet Sparks Concerns About Targeted Violence | BELatina
The Menchaca family is stepping forward to demand justice for their son, Emmanuel, after a neighbor opened fire on him.
belatina.com
August 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This young man was in his own backyard digging a hole to bury his beloved guinea pig when a neighbor opened fire on him.
Today’s lesson: leave animals alone.
Millionaire big game hunter gored to death by buffalo he was stalking
Asher Watkins, 52, killed by Cape buffalo during hunting safari in South Africa
www.telegraph.co.uk
August 7, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Today’s lesson: leave animals alone.
An International Self-Care Day reminder that compassion fatigue and burnout are serious threats to a life dedicated to helping animals. MarkHawthorne.com
July 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
An International Self-Care Day reminder that compassion fatigue and burnout are serious threats to a life dedicated to helping animals. MarkHawthorne.com
The animal ag industry is offering advice on how to deal with activists who protest at fairs this summer.
www.drovers.com/news/educati...
www.drovers.com/news/educati...
July 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The animal ag industry is offering advice on how to deal with activists who protest at fairs this summer.
www.drovers.com/news/educati...
www.drovers.com/news/educati...
On this day in 1959, Marfusha became the first rabbit in space, sent on a Soviet mission with two dogs, Otvazhnaya and Snezhinka. Although all three returned from the suborbital flight safely, it’s important to remember that they never volunteered to be test subjects in this terrifying venture.
July 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
On this day in 1959, Marfusha became the first rabbit in space, sent on a Soviet mission with two dogs, Otvazhnaya and Snezhinka. Although all three returned from the suborbital flight safely, it’s important to remember that they never volunteered to be test subjects in this terrifying venture.
It’s only twice a year that I can see the foreign-sales results of my books, and I was thrilled to see how successful the Japanese edition of “A Vegan Ethic” has been in Japan. Thank you! markhawthorne.com/project/a-ve...
June 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
It’s only twice a year that I can see the foreign-sales results of my books, and I was thrilled to see how successful the Japanese edition of “A Vegan Ethic” has been in Japan. Thank you! markhawthorne.com/project/a-ve...
On National Egg Day, a reminder that hens raised and exploited by the egg industry "live in arguably the worst conditions of any farmed animal.” foodispower.org/hens-raised-...
June 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
On National Egg Day, a reminder that hens raised and exploited by the egg industry "live in arguably the worst conditions of any farmed animal.” foodispower.org/hens-raised-...
The South African government is proposing new draft regulations for rabbit meat under the Meat Safety Act. These regulations, open for public comment, could lead to the industrial-scale farming and slaughter of domesticated rabbits. Please sign! chng.it/cdXY5sdjFP
Sign the Petition
No to Pet Rabbit Abattoirs - Global signatures welcome
chng.it
May 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The South African government is proposing new draft regulations for rabbit meat under the Meat Safety Act. These regulations, open for public comment, could lead to the industrial-scale farming and slaughter of domesticated rabbits. Please sign! chng.it/cdXY5sdjFP
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Join us in celebrating our 18th anniversary by contributing $18 to our fundraiser! 🥳
We are very close to reaching our goal, and with your support, we can continue advancing vegan food justice.
🔗 To donate, please visit: buff.ly/QNFgu8p !! 💓 ✊
We are very close to reaching our goal, and with your support, we can continue advancing vegan food justice.
🔗 To donate, please visit: buff.ly/QNFgu8p !! 💓 ✊
May 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Join us in celebrating our 18th anniversary by contributing $18 to our fundraiser! 🥳
We are very close to reaching our goal, and with your support, we can continue advancing vegan food justice.
🔗 To donate, please visit: buff.ly/QNFgu8p !! 💓 ✊
We are very close to reaching our goal, and with your support, we can continue advancing vegan food justice.
🔗 To donate, please visit: buff.ly/QNFgu8p !! 💓 ✊
Happy National Animal Advocacy Day. I wrote “Striking at the Roots” to empower animal activists around the world. Learn more at MarkHawthorne.com
April 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Happy National Animal Advocacy Day. I wrote “Striking at the Roots” to empower animal activists around the world. Learn more at MarkHawthorne.com
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Join us this Saturday, April 26, in San Luis Obispo for the SLO Earth Fest, a celebration of community power and sustainable future-building. 🌎 ✨
Enjoy live music, a kids' zone, a wellness area and other exciting activities. 🎪 🎸 🌿🌱
🔗 For more information, please visit buff.ly/RXIQrUW
Enjoy live music, a kids' zone, a wellness area and other exciting activities. 🎪 🎸 🌿🌱
🔗 For more information, please visit buff.ly/RXIQrUW
April 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Join us this Saturday, April 26, in San Luis Obispo for the SLO Earth Fest, a celebration of community power and sustainable future-building. 🌎 ✨
Enjoy live music, a kids' zone, a wellness area and other exciting activities. 🎪 🎸 🌿🌱
🔗 For more information, please visit buff.ly/RXIQrUW
Enjoy live music, a kids' zone, a wellness area and other exciting activities. 🎪 🎸 🌿🌱
🔗 For more information, please visit buff.ly/RXIQrUW
Today is World Book Day, and I am proud to have written five books on veganism, animals, animal rights, and social justice. My thanks to everyone who has read one or more of my books and then took the time to post a review! MarkHawthorne.com
April 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Today is World Book Day, and I am proud to have written five books on veganism, animals, animal rights, and social justice. My thanks to everyone who has read one or more of my books and then took the time to post a review! MarkHawthorne.com
In case you were looking for another reason to go vegan.
FDA suspends quality tests for milk, other dairy products after Trump budget cuts
The testing center that oversees food safety says it "is no longer able to provide laboratory support for proficiency testing and data analysis."
www.mlive.com
April 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
In case you were looking for another reason to go vegan.
Hoppy Earth Day!
April 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Hoppy Earth Day!
I’m pleased to have received my copy of “The Unmanageable Elephant,” the first chapter of a six-part, limited-edition graphic novel written by Kim Stallwood (@kimstallwood.bsky.social) about Topsy the elephant.
www.topsytheelephant.com/topsy-shop-a...
www.topsytheelephant.com/topsy-shop-a...
April 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I’m pleased to have received my copy of “The Unmanageable Elephant,” the first chapter of a six-part, limited-edition graphic novel written by Kim Stallwood (@kimstallwood.bsky.social) about Topsy the elephant.
www.topsytheelephant.com/topsy-shop-a...
www.topsytheelephant.com/topsy-shop-a...
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Video from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (which I’m not vouching for) shows a group of African elephants forming an ‘alert circle’ to protect themselves and their young during a recent earthquake.
Many thanks to Mark Hawthorne for bringing this to my attention.
www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/w...
Many thanks to Mark Hawthorne for bringing this to my attention.
www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/w...
WATCH: Elephants form 'alert circle' during earthquake at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
African Elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park instinctively created an “alert circle” during the earthquake.
www.nbcsandiego.com
April 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Video from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (which I’m not vouching for) shows a group of African elephants forming an ‘alert circle’ to protect themselves and their young during a recent earthquake.
Many thanks to Mark Hawthorne for bringing this to my attention.
www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/w...
Many thanks to Mark Hawthorne for bringing this to my attention.
www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/w...