Industry Profile with Grinding Tapes Recording Company March 11, 2010

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I've always been a big fan of indie record labels. They seem to have the most integrity and passion, and are definitely in it for the right reasons. Boston's own Grinding Tapes, is a perfect example of that—helping indie artists sell records and give back to important social causes at the same time. Take a look at my interview with company founder Jason Rozen to learn more about the label and his personal views on vegetarianism.

Introduce yourself—who are you, what do you do, how did you get started in the music industry?
My name is Jason Rozen. My involvement in the music business was almost entirely accidental. I was looking for a good way to stay involved with social justice issues after college when I stumbled across an amazing group of young and largely-unsupported folk musicians through my good friend, Elijah Wyman. I started Grinding Tapes as a way to help these artists pay for releases while also supporting important programs by donating part of the proceeds to worthy causes.Since then, some friends have come on board and helped to expand our role to other areas such as promotion, booking, and distribution. I'm very much an amateur at this, so I'm learning new things every day. It's all very exciting!

Tell us about Grinding Tapes.
When I started the label back in 2005, Grinding Tapes had just three bands: Elijah Wyman, Saint Joe Hazelwood (now The Points North), and Dogs & Trains (now Mr. Sister). Since then, seven more awesome artists have released albums on Grinding Tapes, including an orchestral rock band from Brooklyn called Slowest Runner; an embellished folk band from Italy called Vinegar Socks; a local folk-rock band called Dreamtigers; and a Yann Tiersen-esque pop band from Sweden called Detektivbyrån. I couldn't be happier with our current roster.

2009 was especially big for us, as we added three new bands and released six very successful albums. It's been exhausting, but we're hitting the ground running in 2010 with a new release this month from the minimal folk band, Manners, an electronic split cassette by Sylphid/Seer Group, and a Mr. Sister album on the way.

How long have you been vegetarian? Were there any bands, books, videos, etc that influenced your decision?
I have been vegetarian for about two and a half years. It's something that I knew I wanted to do since I was in high school, since the nature of the meat industry so fundamentally conflicts with my values. Unfortunately, changing my diet was a mysterious and intimidating challenge, and it took me a long time to actually make the change.

Indie rocker Ted Leo was my biggest vegetarian/vegan role model and is also my very favorite musician of all time. There are a lot of reasons to not eat meat, but he always put the animal rights issue right at the center, and I really respect that. I also had the opportunity to meet him recently, which was very exciting.

Another key influence was Chris from The Points North (then Saint Joe Hazelwood), whose willingness to enter a tough conversation on the topic was instrumental in my decision to finally make the change.

I'm currently reading Animal Liberation by Peter Singer, which I wish I had read long ago. I'd recommend that book to anyone considering or curious about vegetarianism.

Another book I started recently is Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer, which makes the important point that you don't always have to go directly to vegetarianism or veganism. Any reduction makes a difference, even if you just avoid meat a couple meals a week. That's something that I believe would have helped me start the transition much earlier.

Of all the major animal rights issues what do you feel most strongly about and why?
While I do feel very strongly about any mistreatment of animals, I think being a conscious eater is the best way to make a big impact. With just one decision, you can save animals for the rest of your life and maybe even influence others as well. I think it's also important to recognize that cruelty extends to the production of all animal products in factory farming, which is why I'm also trying to cut out eggs and dairy whenever possible. I just found the site leaheyfoods.com, which has some delicious vegan cheese and meat substitutes, which are helping to make the transition easier.

5 Questions with Secret and Whisper February 5, 2010

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This week's 5 Question Blog comes from some friends from the North—Canada's own Secret and Whisper. Read my interview with bassist Jordan Chase to find out what prompted him to go vegetarian and what's coming up next for the band.

What prompted you to become vegetarian? Were there any bands, books, etc. that influenced your decision?
I was a very sickly person in my younger years; always getting sore throats, colds, the flu, etc. on a regular basis. My doctor recommended that I take meat out of my diet 3 to 4 times a week. I shrugged it off and basically said "yeah right," as I was a full on carnivore at the time. I was actually at a Goldfinger show one night and they had a booth set up with a video on animal cruelty. I watched about a minute (which was all I could handle), took some pamphlets, and swore off meat forever. It's been 10 years now, and I rarely get sick and my health has improved drastically.

What are some of your favorite vegetarian and/or vegan foods?
Indian food is my go to—curry, stuff like that. They really know how to make a great vegetarian dish full of flavor and all around awesomeness. I also like this small little hole in the wall vegan place in my hometown (Kelowna B.C. Canada) called Lake Tai. They have a sweet and sour "pork" dish that is unreal. It's vegan, but I swear it tastes better than the real thing. I eat it at least once a week. On the road I go for a lot of Mexican food, making sure the refried beans are natural of course and not consisting of any lard. Burritos are always a good choice.

Of all of the major animal rights issues are there any that are particularly close to your heart?
That's a tough one, obviously I don't agree with any of them. However, I think as a North American culture we eat FAR too much meat. Factory Farming turned me off from meat in the first place—it's completely unsanitary, cruel, and just downright wrong. There is no respect for these animals, and I really don't feel that this is what they were intended to do on this earth. If people actually knew what happened in these places, I think we would have a lot more people looking toward vegetarian/vegan options.

If a fan were to approach you with questions about how to get involved with animal rights, what advice would you give him or her?
I guess I would tell them to look on the net for themselves. I try not to push my beliefs on others, but rather inspire people to make the right choice. There is plenty of reading material out there to get someone started. The internet is rich with facts about the mass production of meat, and the cruelty that goes with it, and how to safely change your diet to strictly vegetarian/vegan. It's all about finding the facts for yourself, and making a decision for yourself, rather than just fitting into a fad or whatever your favorite band is doing.

What do you guys have coming up that we can be looking forward to?
We have a brand new record coming out in March titled Teenage Fantasy and are planning to hit the road and support it in late March. We are extremely excited about the record and looking forward to people hearing it for the first time.

Thanks for participating, Jordan! Everyone be sure to check out Secret and Whisper and show them some love when their new album drops next month!

Industry Profile: Merrick Jamulowicz January 25, 2010

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Today I would like to present to you another installment of peta2's "Better Know an Industry Professional." This time 'round I bring you Merrick Jamulowicz from The Kenmore Agency who is responsible for bringing bands like these; Set Your Goals, Bane and August Burns Red, to your city. Merrick is also vegetarian (same as a few others at The Kenmore Agency) so we had to sit down with him. I would like to thank Merrick for taking the time out of his busy schedule to respond to our questions. Thanks Merrick!

First thing's first - introduce yourself! What's your name, and where would we know you from?

Hello. My name is Merrick. You shouldn't know me. If you do, it is probably because you're frustrated enough to remember my name while waiting for a reply to your email about trying to book bands like Earth, Harvey Milk, Disfear, Genghis Tron, or Title Fight. My apologies for taking time to reply to these questions before replying to you.

What prompted you to start following a vegetarian diet? Was it a video you saw, a book you read, or maybe a friend or family member?

I stopped eating meat about a decade ago and really anything from that long ago is a bit fuzzy to me. I think I started it as a personal challenge to myself and gradually evolved into a much more meaningful endeavor. It didn't take very long for me to abandon the idea that I was making some sort of sacrifice being vegetarian. Once I was able to patch the disconnect in my own brain between living beings and my food, it just seemed foul (pardon the pun) to continue to eat meat. I do recommend the book from Mad Cowboy by Howard Lyman and Glen Merzer.

Everyone seems to have that one issue that really stands out to them, whether it's product testing on animals, circuses, dogfighting, factory farming, etc. What is that issue for you, and why?

Factory Farming is by far the biggest issue for me. I have a general fear of mass production and big business. Strictly focusing on the damage it does to the environment and unhealthy practices of the meat industry demand immediate attention for all people regardless of dietary choice. I'll leave it for others to add in their more polished and articulate cases for animal rights. I think the common ground of change is much more firmly planted in the calibratable impact on the physical world than ethical debates.

Our latest campaign is "Be an Angel to a Cold, Lonely Backyard Dog." What are your own thoughts on this issue?

Hmmm, well, my feline friend, Zac, would certainly not appreciate this campaign, nor would my landlord. However, growing up, I feel like my Mother did this countless times and not JUST with dogs. I remember her raising baby possums and raccoons from a bottle after they had been abandoned. I think it's clear that Mom will always be that much more angelic than everyone else.

If you could create your own campaign for peta2, what would it be?

I'll leave this to those much more educated on the issues and advertising. However, I will give you some insight on my internal "campaign." It consists of one question I ask myself consistently: "If I ... would I be an asshole?" I find it applicable to most situations including those relating to animal rights. For example, "If I smash 130 chinchillas, sew them together, and wear them to the Grammys, would I be an asshole?" Good luck on your own personal "Am I an asshole" campaign.

If a friend asked you for advice on how to get more involved with animal rights, what would you tell them?

Again, I'm sure there are people better equipped to answer this question. My recommendation would be to adopt a cat. Not only will they get you involved with animal rights, they will probably teach you about "Animal Exceptionalism".

What are the newest additions to your iPod?

I just got a new record by a band from CA called Heartsounds that I really like. The new record by the band Triptykon, which is Tom Warrior from Celtic Frost's new band. I got some new Title Fight demos that kill. New demos by a band called INDIAN from Chicago. I have been listening to the Felt3 record a lot. An obsessive amount of Tigers Jaw. Converge Axe To Fall and Doomriders Darkness Come Alive are two of the best records of the year. My friend Nicole just bought me Bobby Birdman New Moods for X-mas and that was really sweet. Some other records I am enjoying are:

• Boduf Songs There Is Something Hanging Above You EP
• Flying Lotus LA x 3 EP
• City of Ships Look What God Did to Us
• Mayyors Deads EP
• White Shit Sculpted Beef
• Man's Gin The Rum Demos
• Touche Amore ...To the Beat of a Dead Horse
• Nails Obscene Humanity
• Black Breath Heavy Breathing
• Raekwon Only Built for Cuban Linx 2

Besides that, I have been re-visting stuff from the early Dischord catalog, the 90s Touch & Go stuff, Late 90s/early 2000s Gravity Records bands and whatever 60s and 70s music that I am not cool enough to know about yet.

What's the best show you've been to this year?

I saw Leonard Cohen twice this year. He is by far the most important artist in history to me. So, needless to say, that stands alone as something really special. I saw My Bloody Valentine and Throbbing Gristle at Coachella. Those are 2 bands I never thought I'd see. Sunn0)))/Earth at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple was very memorable. Scion Rock Fest in Atlanta was one of the more insane experiences (Neurosis, Converge, Boris, Harvey Milk, Wolves In the Throne Room and more). I was lucky enough to see Cave In 4 times this year. Deer Tick was good the few times I saw them. Frank Turner in Matt Pike's backyard. Doomriders/Rorschach at the ICC. I saw the Dirty Projectors a few times and thought they were great. I'd also be remiss if I didn't mention feeling a huge sense of pride being in Lancaster, PA to see August Burns Red play their first hometown shows on Constellations and seeing Title Fight sellout their first show at Chain Reaction in Anaheim. Oh, and lastly, any shows where I spent time with the guys from Fireworks because they are the most ridiculous people I've ever met. What up, Tymm?!

There you have it! Even when you are as busy as Merrick, it doesn't take much effort to cut out meat from your diet.

Tell me, if you were a booking agent, what would be your "dream" tour?

Your Friend in Music

New York Hardcore's Own ... Bobby Blood! December 28, 2009

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If you're a fan of hardcore music, you can't deny the unmistakable sound and intensity of New York hardcore (Agnostic Front, anyone?) As one of the key bands in the NYHC scene, Merauder has been keeping it real for over two decades, and they're still going strong. Since the beginning, the hardcore and punk scene has been particularly sympathetic to animal rights issues, with many band members and fans following a vegetarian or vegan diet. One of those band members? Merauder and Cold Existence's own ... Bobby Blood!

John Joseph of the Cro-Mags and Bobby Blood

We caught up with Bobby before his European tour with Merauder to get his take on animal rights. Check it out ...

What prompted you to become vegetarian/vegan? Were there any bands, books, etc. that influenced your decision?
I was always extremely attached to animals even as a child. I was always allowed to have one dog when I was a kid and we always adopted them from animal shelters. My mom says trips to the shelter were a major ordeal and that I would be upset for weeks afterwards because I wanted to set all the animals free. Then during the ages of 11 and 12 my mother and step father moved away from the city and had a small farm going on of about 1.5 acres. We had cows, chickens, pigs, etc. I became very attached to a calf that was born in our back yard that I named Mr T. I raised him, he was my cow. He would chase me around the yard and we would play all the time. Well the day came that my step father had him butchered. It was horrible. They shot him, hung him up by his back legs, and cut his throat to bleed him out. I only knew for a couple of days that he was going to be butchered and even though it was the last thing in the world I wanted to witness, I just could not let my pet go through that horror without me being by his side.

When I entered the military I was about 30 pounds under weight for my height and they put me on a special diet including meat products to get me up in weight. While I was stationed in South Korea I took up the sport of Boxing which I continued for 5 years after I completed my 4 year military tour. I was mistakenly led to believe that meats, particularly poultry, were a necessity for the human body—especially for athletes—and continued to eat meat products. Once I stopped boxing and started playing music again, I shared a tour package with the band The Judas Cradle who would set up and play animal rights videos at their merch booths. My turning of a blind eye to the meat industry once again began to erode, and the guilt of supporting the industry started to fester. I eventually became the drummer of the band First Blood which is led by Carl Schwartz who is a devout vegan and a person of knowledge when it comes to animal rights. The final straw came after I had left the band and was touring through California in another band. Driving through Northern California we passed an enormous cattle ranch where there were thousands of cows waiting to be slaughtered. It brought back those old feelings for my cow Mr. T instantly. I immediately returned to vegetarianism for a few months then converted to veganism which I remain to this day. It is a life-long commitment now—I will never go back.

Of all of the major animal rights issues (animals used for food, clothing, experimentation, or entertainment), which one is particularly close to you and why?
Food use is probably closest, however experimentation is a close second—and probably only second because I never witnessed it with my own eyes. Being in the military however, I was always aware of certain trauma testing being done both on and off the record, particularly in Iraq. I find that extremely unnecessary, cruel and horrific. Just plain disgusting.

If a fan came to you and asked for your thoughts on how to switch to a vegan diet or how to get more involved with animal rights, what would your advice be?
My advice would be to seek nutritional knowledge from a neutral source. Obviously it is in the Governments best interest to "market" animal products as being anything from healthy to environmentally sound, etc. There are unimaginable amounts of money to be made from the meat industry and the government wins twice when you die of colon cancer or heart disease before or soon after you reach the ever increasing age necessary to collect social security and retirement funds. Knowing this, you can expect there to be much more biased nutritional information available than there is neutral nutritional information. As for animal rights, I would suggest they become involved in groups like PETA who are dedicated to animal rights and then to choose their own level of involvement in which they wish to participate. Anyone who wishes to follow my example: What I do is continually seek ways to further my involvement and education in animal rights, thus streadily increasing my contribution to the cause day by day, year by year. It doesn't have to be all or nothing. In my personal opinion, any reduction in any activity that creates a demand for an industry responsible for animal abuse is a good thing, and there is always more you can do!

What do you have coming up that we can be look forward to?
As a musician and film maker I truly appreciate the chance to plug the many exciting activities on the horizon for my projects. Without diverting much attention, I'll just say I play guitar in my band Cold Existence from Las Vegas and I play drums for Merauder out of NYC. Check them out on myspace for everything going on from the new Cold Existence video and EP to the Merauder tour of Europe I leave for tomorrow. Anyone who reads this and comes to any tour dates or film festivals I am part of, I urge you to please come and speak to me about animal rights at any time whether you seek information or wish to give me information. Both are always very welcome and I will always make time to talk.

*****

There you have it ... proof that Bobby Blood is the nicest "tough guy" ever! Even better? You have the chance to win some rad Merauder merch! For your chance to win a copy of Merauder's God is I CD and a t-shirt, leave a comment explaining how you first got involved with animal rights. Comments must be received by January 18. A winner will be chosen at random and notified on January 25.

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WARNING: Graphic Pig Farm Video November 16, 2009

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Brace yourselves, because this is a tough one ...

Here at PETA, we're used to undercover investigators documenting the gruesome final moments that animals face in slaughterhouses. Surely this suffering alone is reason enough not to want to eat them.

The latest undercover investigation from our friends in Mercy for Animals takes a look at the cruelty animals—in this case, pigs—suffer before their throats are slit. The investigator documented workers hurling baby pigs and slamming them into transport carts; picking piglets up by their ears and tails; cutting off the animals' tails with pliers, and ripping off their testicles with bare hands and without painkillers (the sound of screaming piglets in the video made my skin crawl). Their squealing mothers are shown scrambling to escape workers who slam spiked mallets into the animals' sides.

This is a brutal video to watch, but I ask that you witness for yourself what happens behind the scenes—because these animals need your voices more than ever.

Once you've watched the video, please take the time to comment with the one word that you would use to describe what you saw.

I'm going to go with "despicable."

Arch Enemy Tour! November 13, 2009

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I get into many conversations with people about how awesome it is to live on the west coast because of the awesome weather, great vegan food and laid back attitude. Something else I often forget to mention is that we get AWESOME shows that come through town, and my friends, this tour I am about to announce is no exception.

Some of you may know Arch Enemy as the shredding metal band from Sweden whose front woman Angela Gossow ran in PETA's 2009 Sexiest Vegetarian Contest. We are super pumped to introduce their Tyrants Of Evil tour with Exodus, Arsis and Mutiny Within. A few of the members in Arch Enemy are veg, and probably well aware of what they never told you, and the negative impacts of factory farming on all of our lives.

By the looks of it, when you go to the show you can expect to see lots of headbanging, moshing and other sweaty activities that will leave you wanting to pack up and follow the tour buses. I have seen them a few times before, and it really was awesome!

Head on over to Arch Enemy's MySpace page for all of the tour dates and feel free to comment that you love them for supporting peta2!

Your friend in music
Ray Harkins

Win A Copy of 'Eating Animals'! November 5, 2009

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Like a lot of people, Jonathan Safran Foer went back and forth between eating meat and not eating meat. If this is you or someone you know, then you need to hear about his latest book Eating Animals. The book explores the many excuses people use to justify eating animals—from religion to family traditions to "the way it tastes".

So if you're still on the fence about veganism, Eating Animals is a must-read. The book's already been getting people to lead a more cruelty-free lifestyle. Actress and 20-year vegetarian Natalie Portman said Eating Animals turned her vegan. Score for animals!

Not many of us can say we really know what animals on factory farms experience because we haven't been there—but Jonathan has. He ventured onto factory farms to share with you what the animals lives are like up close. What you learn will no doubt make you think twice before grabbing that piece of bacon and drinking that glass of milk. Here's a short excerpt from one of the chapters describing the typical cage for an animal on a factory farm:

Step your mind into a crowded elevator, an elevator so crowded you cannot turn around without bumping into (and aggravating) your neighbor. The elevator is so crowded you are often held aloft.

This is a kind of blessing, as the slanted floor is made of wire, which cuts into your feet.

After some time, those in the elevator will lose their ability to work in the interest of the group. Some will become violent; others will go mad. A few, deprived of food and hope, will become cannibalistic.

There is no respite, no relief. No elevator repairman is coming. The doors will open once, at the end of your life, for your journey to the only place worse (see: processing).

This is your chance to win one of three copies we have up for grabs. Just comment below with what you'd say to someone to get them to stop eating animals. Entries must be received by November 19. The three people with the most convincing comments will be chosen as our winners and notified on November 23.

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5 Questions with Sleeping at the End of the World October 26, 2009

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I'm a little tired this Monday morning, but I have just the thing to get my day going—the newest installment of our beloved "5 Questions" blog! This week I'm stoked to introduce you guys to Sleeping at the End of the World. These upstate New Yorkers have gained an avid following through their energetic live shows and DIY ethos. After being tipped off to them by a good friend, I caught up with singer Peter Bruno for a quick chat. Here he is in his own words ...

1. What prompted you to become vegetarian? Were there any bands or books that influenced your decision?
I think that when you're a child you don't really think about how the food that is in front of you is getting there. However, as I started to get older and the internet became available, I saw videos of animals being brutally slaughtered and that was the turning point for me. I also think that the Twilight Zone episode "To Serve Man" helps put it into perspective for people, as far as what if the tables were turned?

2. What are some of your favorite vegetarian foods?
Lately I've been eating tons of Spanish food like rice and beans as well as vegetable quesadillas and burritos. I always tend to keep a good amount of Italian foods in my diet, as well as salads.

3. Of all of the major animal rights issues are there any issues that are particularly close to your heart?
Any animal getting injured or killed definitely upsets me. But I would have to say that factory farming is the number one for me though. Any living creature that is simply born to be slaughtered will never sit right with me.

4. If a fan were to approach you with questions about how to get involved with animal rights, what advice would you give him or her?
I would actually tell them to take a visit to your site. Do some research to make sure if you're going to do anything that you do it right.

5. What does Sleeping at the End of the World have coming up that we can be looking forward to?
We just put up two new songs and you can check them out here!

Thanks Peter! Be sure to check these guys out and spread the word!

Swine Flu: Pandemic or Revenge? April 28, 2009

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People who eat meat continue to pay for animals to live their entire lives in their own excrement, in tiny urine soaked cages or in crates so small they can't turn around, lay down comfortably, or do anything that is natural to them. These same people are shocked when animalborne diseases—like swine flu, start to infect and kill humans across the globe.

Well, we're not shocked. Anyone who knows how animals are treated only to be slaughtered and eaten, knows it's only a matter of time until the horrible conditions we raise animals in comes back to, well, kill us.

A headline in Vera Cruz's La Marcha points the blame for swine flu at gi-normous pig-breeding farms in Mexico, that are operated by a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, the world's largest hog producer—remember them? Local residents reportedly believe that feces from the pig farms has contaminated the water and the air, spreading the virus to people. Another article in the Huffington Post quotes La Jornada newspaper, which points the finger at a factory farm in La Gloria, Mexico, saying, "Clouds of flies emanate from the lagoons where Granjas Carroll discharges the fecal waste from its hog barns ... " Yup, we knew all that.

Pigs and other animals on factory farms are fed a steady diet of drugs to keep them alive in unsanitary, stressful conditions, increasing the chance that drug-resistant superbugs will develop. Hans-Gerhard Wagner, a senior officer with the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization, has called the intensive industrial farming of livestock (aka factory farming) an "opportunity for emerging disease."

The root of the problem is how filthy and cruel factory farming is. Please write to your members of Congress now. Urge them to call for an end to factory farming in the U.S. in order to prevent future outbreaks of animalborne diseases.

P.S. If you don't know what happens to animals on factory farms, or how they end up on your plate—please watch the video below and start making informed decisions.

Does Your Favorite Band Think Meat's Not Green? March 4, 2009

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For all of you out there who have seen the peta2 and peta2 UK road crews holding it down at the Rockstar Taste of Chaos Tour, you're no doubt already familiar with our Meat's Not Green campaign. But in case you've missed it, peta2 and peta2 UK have been all over the US and UK catching up with artists like Shwayze, Rise Against and Ludo talking about the damaging effects the meat industry has on our planet. Check out what they had to say in our brand-new "Meat's Not Green" video starring them and some of your other favorite bands!

Despite information released in a recent U.N. report, many people still don't know that factory farming is the number one cause of global warming, or that 70% of leveled rainforest land is used to raise animals for consumption. Pretty messed up, right?

To help raise awareness about the wastefulness and destruction of the meat industry, you can join members of Say Anything, Cobra Starship, Evergreen Terrace, and Sky Eats Airplane, in signing our petition, to get all meat properly labeled with a warning stating that meat is the number one cause of global warming.

Be sure to check out more information about factory farming and how it effects the environment here, and in the mean time, comment with who your favorite band in the video is! Personally, I <3 Alex and Parker from Say Anything!

xo
Megan