About Amanda Crow

About Guest Contributor, Amanda Crow

Amanda Crow considers herself an intense, dominating but also a giving, compassionate person. She believes veganism is the way of the future and her path in life- being a "vegan enzyme." Evolution and biology in general, cooking, homemade vegan ice cream, animal rescue, family, and helping others are just a few of her passions.

Lawn & Garden Month: Grow a Garden, Take a Stand

Gardens can be a strong political statement, as shown by the two major gardening movements we discuss here.

Colbert’s Cognitive Dissonance: Eating Prosciutto While Pigs Watch

A bizarre interview with a pig breeder exposes Stephen Colbert’s deep cognitive dissonance.

ASPCA Founder Henry Bergh: Ahead of His Time

On this day in 1866, Henry Bergh ignited a revolution of compassion by founding the ASPCA. Today we take a look at the man and his legacy.

National Lawn and Garden Month: Food Not Lawns

It’s time to rethink how we coexist among nature, and it starts in your own yard, neighborhood, and community.

Year of the Snake: Cobra

Opening our circle of compassion to include all animals allows us to break our previous stereotypes and recognize the beauty, intelligence, and empathy of a feared creature such as a snake.