News
Vegan For Life
If you want to learn the basics of vegan nutrition, Vegan For Life is the comprehensive, up-to-date, and reliable book that you're looking for!
Meat Consumption Drops in 2012
A recent column in the New York Times by cookbook author and foodie Mark Bittman was extremely encouraging to advocates of a diet that that supports justice and respect for animals in our world.
Veg Fest Update
Are you ready for the Twin Cities first ever all-day celebration of compassionate living, delicious plant-based food, and thought-provoking speakers?
Register for our 8th Annual Banquet
Join Compassionate Action for Animals at our Annual Banquet on April 5, 2012, celebrating fourteen years of advocating for animals.
Change of Location for Book Club Meeting
We're hosting our first book club meeting, where we will be discussing Farm Sanctuary by Gene Baur.
Meatless Monday to start on January 23!
Pioneer Hall will serve an all-vegetarian meal for lunch on January 23 and 30. If you live in the residence halls at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, be sure to check it out and give positive feedback!
Register to Compete in our 3rd Annual Vegan Chili Cook-off!
Do you have a secret family recipe for chili that can top them all? Can you make it vegan? Then make a big batch and put it to the test on February 25!
VegGuide.org's New Partner: Vegan Outreach!
We're pleased to announce that Vegan Outreach will join us in running VegGuide.org, our online resource for veg-friendly restaurants and shopping.
CORRECTION: Dine-out on January 30
Please join us at our next Dine-Out on January 30, 2012 at the Jasmine Deli. The previous newsletter had an incorrect date.
Big Vegan Book Signing
Author Robin Asbell will conduct a book signing at the Seward Co-op on Thursday, January 26 from 4 to 6 pm.
Make Your Donation Before the Year Ends
Please take your last chance before the year ends to make a generous donation to Compassionate Action for Animals. Your financial support will enable us to reach thousands with the message of compassion.
Make a gift to help animals!
Please consider making a gift in 2011 to Compassionate Action for Animals. Your support will enable us to develop and implement effective methods to get the word out about the horrors of animal agriculture and plant-based alternatives.
Our Hen House Interview with Unny Nambudiripad
Our Hen House, a premier media source for animal activism, interviews Compassionate Action for Animals' Executive Director, Unny Nambudiripad, about food activism.
Veg Fest progresses
Our first ever Twin Cities Veg Fest is making progress! We've found some sponsors and speakers, and we've got a website with great resources.
Review of Eat Vegan on $4 a Day by Ellen Jaffe Jones
Are you vegan living on a budget? Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just flirting with the idea of trying a plant-based diet, Eat Vegan on $4 a Day by Ellen Jaffe Jones will help penny-pinching veggie enthusiasts try new recipes without breaking the bank. Eating on $4 a day may be laughable, but once you dive into this vegan cookbook, you’ll realize how reasonable and sensible this minimal chunk of change can be.
University of Minnesota to Start Meatless Mondays!
We worked hard this semester to encourage the University of Minnesota to incorporate more vegetarian and vegan options in their residential hall food service, and we won! Starting in the spring semester of 2012, Pioneer Hall will offer an all-vegetarian lunch on Mondays.

