Tag: Cora Hamer
How to dine with a vegan
If you are reading this, you must have found out your friend or someone you love is vegan, and your life may be feeling...
“I could never give up cheese”: The harsh reality of dairy...
“I would love to be vegan, but I could never give up cheese!”
It's the phrase I hear repeatedly from fellow friends and acquaintances. I...
Washington County Fair’s James and Cristy Cole Circus raises circus animal...
It is safe to say that everyone has had some sort of circus experience in their childhood. Corn dogs, cotton candy, ice cream, and...
Intermountain Therapy Animals in St. George bring comfort to southern Utah
Dogs are a man’s best friend.
Well, that statement is partially true. The fact is that most dogs want to be everyone’s best friend. These...
Beauty is pain: Cosmetic animal testing and cruelty-free products
Confusion and terror filled the rabbit’s eyes as he was fastened into a metal body restraint that only allowed for slight head movement. He...
The Independent: continuing to grow and challenge ourselves for you
Three months ago, I took the reins as managing editor of The Independent. Anytime a publication changes editors, more changes are sure to follow....
The Washington County Animal Shelter: $2 million to feel better about...
The Washington County Animal Shelter is peeking over the Southern Utah horizon. Blueprints have been drawn up, and a budget for construction in St....
Susie’s story
The sun beat on me and my dog, Susie, as we laid on the hammock. A slight breeze made the weather just perfect. “This is...
Why veganism? Here’s why.
The rickety blue door opened at the meat packing plant, and a large, angry-looking man came out wearing a sly smile, looking as if...
The inconvenience of being vegan
Approximately 25 years ago, I was transformed.
I didn’t find God, smoke pot, or join a nudist colony. Nope. I adopted a plant-based diet.
I guess...