China DeSpain
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China DeSpain is a San Antonio-based writer and blogger. She loves pop culture, animal rights, health and fitness, international travel, books and wigs. Follow China on Twitter: @ChinaDeSpainArticles
The ‘New York Times’ Goes Veg for Thanksgiving
What do Sweet Potato Salad, Coconut Butternut Squash Soup and Creamy Onion Tart have in common? Other than being delicious, that is? They’re all part of the New York Times‘
‘Forks Over Knives’ Spawns Another Celeb Vegetarian
The health documentary Forks Over Knives is creating big changes in Hollywood. The film, which touts the health benefits of a vegan diet, has been the catalyst for several celebs
UPDATE: PETA’s Nintendo Jab ‘Tongue-in-Cheek’
Yesterday we told you about PETA’s claims that Nintendo’s Super Mario games send the message that wearing fur is acceptable, since Mario often dons a “Tanooki suit” to gain special
PETA ‘Fur’ious About Mario Tanooki Suit
Forget about rescuing the princess — Mario needs to worry about saving his own skin, or at least the skin on his Tanooki suit. Animal-rights group PETA is going after
Sexiest Man Bradley Cooper in Love — With Rescue Dog Charlotte
Today People magazine crowned Bradley Cooper as its 2011 Sexiest Man Alive. And while The Hangover star certainly has a lot going for him — good looks, a hot career —
Justin Bua Explores Link Between Hip-Hop and Veganism
“I think being vegan is the ultimate expression of hip-hop.” So says musician and artist Justin Bua, who, having recently created a coffee table book called Legends of Hip-Hop, a
PETA’s New Thanksgiving Ad Aimed At Kids
Animal-rights group PETA is known for making thought-provoking, sometimes shocking ads that garner attention. And this year’s Thanksgiving ad is no exception. The ad, which will appear on billboards near
