I have witnessed serious critiques of PETA from feminist and anti-ableist advocates, and I agree with many of them. I also believe that “over-problematizing” the largest animal rights organization in the world costs animals their lives. Here are ten reasons I remain a proud PETA supporter.

The definitive VeganSTL guide to the best vegan restaurants in St. Louis — 17 fully vegan listings, vegetarian institutions, vegan-friendly favorites, quick picks, crawls, and a map.

Project Animal Freedom has marched in the St. Louis Grand Pride Parade four years running — and the crowd response has surprised us every time. This is our complete guide to organizing a Vegan Pride Parade or animal rights Pride contingent: how to find your event, recruit marchers, design signs that actually work, table at the festival, and turn one march into year-round organizing.

St. Louis has a stronger vegan pizza scene than most people expect. This guide covers every plant-based pie worth knowing about — from Pizza Head's house-made cashew cheese slices on South Grand to wood-fired Neapolitan pies at Pizzeoli in Soulard — plus how to order vegan at Mellow Mushroom and MOD Pizza.

St. Louis has one of the most vibrant Black-owned vegan food scenes in the Midwest — and most people don't know it yet. From soul food in a North City food hall to a French afternoon tea in St. Charles, here's the full directory.

Our full review of Harvest Shreds by Fifth Taste Foods — the best vegan meat made right here in St. Louis. Includes where to buy it, how to cook it, nutrition facts, and 11 St. Louis restaurants serving it.