VegFest Los Angeles

VegFest Los Angeles VegFest Los Angeles hosts L.A.'s largest cruelty-free festival, a project of Toward's Freedom, a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

Many of you may recognize us - we were WorldFest for the past 15 years. We now hold our festival called VegFest Los Angeles. The combination of great music, empowering speakers, environmental, humanitarian and animal welfare non-profits, kids' activities and a delicious food court make for an earth-friendly experience that is sure to be motivating and enjoyable for all.

09/14/2026

WATCH, SHARE OUT, COMMENT, BE PART OF HISTORY!
As the morning sun rises over Fultonville, the relentless energy of the historic 207-mile March to Abolish Animal Testing continues to reverberate across New York State. Today, determined activists, scientists, and compassionate citizens complete another grueling leg of this 14-day trek, pressing forward with a singular, unwavering mission: to march directly to the gates of Marshall Bioresources.
This is not just a march; it is a turning point. As society undergoes a profound cultural shift toward empathy and technological innovation rapidly accelerates, the outdated practice of animal experimentation is facing unprecedented scrutiny. Across the nation, public awareness is reaching a fever pitch. People from all walks of life are waking up to the reality that sentient beings—especially gentle dogs like the thousands of beagles bred, caged, and tested on behind closed doors—deserve freedom, not exploitation.
Modern science has already proven that we can innovate without cruelty. Advanced non-animal technologies, organ-on-a-chip systems, and sophisticated computer modeling render animal testing obsolete, making the continued use of living, breathing animals an ethical and scientific failure.
The demands of this growing national movement are clear, absolute, and unyielding:
The immediate release of all beagles currently held in laboratory facilities.
The total closure of all animal testing facilities across the United States.
The complete termination of all government funding for archaic and cruel animal experimentation.
As momentum builds and millions watch this monumental campaign unfold across digital and broadcast media, the spotlight is intensely focused on the industry. Marshall BioResources denies allegations of animal cruelty, saying they’ve gotten a clean bill of health from the USDA. Industry representatives are invited on anytime to respond, defend, or discuss their practices in the court of public opinion.
The march moves on. The paradigm is shifting. Compassion is no longer just an ideal—it is the future of science and society.

09/12/2026

WATCH HISTORY IN THE MAKING. BE A PART OF IT!
FOLLOW THE MARCH TO ABOLISH ANIMAL TESTING!
After a massive sendoff in Albany, 1000 marchers have hit their first stop on the road to Marshall BioResources, the nation's largest lab beagle breeding facility! They have arrived in Schnectady!

Building on the momentum of historic victories like the closure of Ridglan Farms, Wisconsin’s notorious beagle breeding facility, this march demands an end to cruel, unreliable animal experimentation in favor of modern, human-relevant science like organ-on-a-chip technology. Every mile of this journey sends a clear message: it is time for science without suffering. Stay with UnchainedTV for continuous daily coverage as we march toward justice.

Now, UnchainedTV's Jane Velez-Mitchell, along with co-host Lindsey Baker go straight to the scene where our reporter Jami Sassone will bring us the latest!

FOLLOW ALONG WITH UNCHAINEDTV's DAILY LIVE COVERAGE EVERY AFTERNOON/EVENING AROUND 3:30-4PM PACIFIC, DEPENDING ON WHEN THE MARCHERS ARRIVE.

MARCH SCHEDULE

Day 1 (Sat, Sep 12): West Capitol Park kickoff to Downtown Schenectady (15.28 miles)
Day 2 (Sun, Sep 13): Downtown Schenectady to Lock 10 (14.62 miles)
Day 3 (Mon, Sep 14): Amsterdam to Fultonville (13.6 miles)
Day 4 (Tue, Sep 15): Fultonville to Fort Plain (15.6 miles)
Day 5 (Wed, Sep 16): Fort Plain to Little Falls (14.9 miles)
Day 6 (Thu, Sep 17): Little Falls to Frankfort (12.4 miles)
Day 7 (Fri, Sep 18): Frankfort to Lock 20 Marcy/Utica (15.36 miles)
Day 8 (Sat, Sep 19): Lock 20 Marcy/Utica to Seifert Corners (16.3 miles)
Day 9 (Sun, Sep 20): Lock 21 New London to Canastota (16.32 miles)
Day 10 (Mon, Sep 21): Canastota to Old Erie Canal State Historic Park (13.71 miles)
Day 11 (Tue, Sep 22): Old Erie Canal State Historic Park to Onondaga Lake Access, Syracuse (14.37 miles)
Day 12 (Wed, Sep 23): Onondaga Lake Access to Jordan (16.0 miles)
Day 13 (Thu, Sep 24): Jordan to Spring Lake (15.0 miles)
Day 14 (Fri, Sep 25): Spring Lake to North Rose (13.0 miles)
Day of Action (Sat, Sep 26): Final Climax and peaceful demonstration at the Marshall BioResources gates

09/12/2026

WATCH, COMMENT, SHARE OUT! BE PART OF HISTORY!
Welcome to UnchainedTV’s live coverage of the historic March to End Animal Testing, broadcasting directly from Albany, New York. This is a moment in animal rights history!
Our team brings you to the front lines as hundreds unite for a 14-day, 207-mile trek from New York State’s capitol to the country's largest beagle-breeding facility, Marshall BioResources in North Rose, New York. Americans of all backgrounds have come together to say: enough with cruel, irrelevant and unreliable animal experimentation.

FOLLOW OUR DAILY COVERAGE FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS!
Our daily team coverage is anchored by Jane Velez-Mitchell in studio as we go live to the event’s mc’s: popular social media influencer Jamie Logan and PETA’s Ashley Byrne! FOLLOW THE MARCH AS WE GO LIVE EVERY DAY FOR 2 WEEKS!

Today's powerful kickoff features an incredible lineup of speakers, artists, and advocates. We'll hear from march co-founders Ella Magers and Gretchen Primack, singer-songwriter Vanessa Dawson, Direct Action Everywhere co-founder Wayne Hsiung, PETA's Matthew Braun, and Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy. We are also honored to feature a special appearance by acclaimed actress and dedicated animal lover Allison Pill, known for hit films like Midnight in Paris. UnchainedTV’s Jami Sassone is the reporter on the ground who will be bringing us LIVE updates daily for 2 weeks straight. Today’s special guest is popular LA activist Tiffany Brunelli!

Building on the momentum of historic victories like the closure of Ridglan Farms, Wisconsin’s notorious beagle breeding facility, this march demands an end to cruel, unreliable animal experimentation in favor of modern, human-relevant science like organ-on-a-chip technology. Every mile of this journey sends a clear message: it is time for science without suffering. Stay with UnchainedTV for continuous daily coverage as we march toward justice.

09/09/2026

WATCH, SHARE OUT & COMMENT IF YOU LOVE ANIMALS!
Call this number directly and just name your US Senator: (202) 224-3121.
Visit: https://www.ciwf.com/farmbill to save pigs from torture!
Where does the battle to defeat the treacherous and cruel Save Out Bacon Act stand now?

Find out from the man leading the charge against this malevolent proposed legislation. Matt Dominguez, the U.S. Director for Compassion in World Farming, brings us up to date. While thousands of calls have already been made to legislators by animal loving Americans, the battle is far from over. Powerful forces, including Smithfield, a Chinese-owned pig producer, continue to push for this act which would bring back those torture devices known as PIG GESTATION CRATES. These crates are so small pigs cannot even turn around or scratch themselves. They go insane biting on the bars. It is TORTURE.

California voters voted overwhelmingly to ban those devices when they passed Proposition 12 in 2018! That Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act banned pig gestation crates and other forms of extreme confinement. Since California is the world’s 4th largest economy, that essentially banned them well beyond California. Now, this cruel industry wants to bring them back! WE MUST STOP IT.

Click below to quickly and easily email your US senators:
https://www.ciwf.com/farmbill or ciwf.com/farmbill

Call this number directly and just name your US Senator: (202) 224-3121��and you will be connected!

A short script:

“Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent.

I’m calling to urge Senator [Last Name] to oppose any deal or effort to include the Save Our Bacon Act in the Farm Bill. This dangerous provision is a special-interest power grab and an attack on State's Rights, Animal Welfare, and America's Family Famers.

Will the senator oppose any attempt to include it?

Now, UnchainedTV’s Truth Files with Jane Velez-mitchell get the very latest from CIFW’s Matt Dominguez.

08/16/2026

It's the finale of Vegan Camp Out! This astounding 3-day phenomenon with about 10,000 vegans converged to brainstorm, eat fabulous vegan food from dozens of food trucks and listen to some of the world's top vegan speakers... is coming to a climax. We heard from Moby, Earthling Ed and other phenomenal influencers and leaders in the movement. SO inspiring. Now, UnchainedTV's Jane Velez-Mitchell discusses some of her key takeaways and how this event has supercharged her energy for activism!

08/15/2026

It's Day 2 of Vegan Camp Out -- 10,000+ VEGANS in one spot in Walesby Forest in England... a 3 hours drive outside London! The world's top vegan social media influencers are also here! Wow... Earthling Ed... Moby... so many vegan stars... and the food.... astounding! It's the 10th anniversary and it's a HUGE party! Let's go LIVE! UnchainedTV is using satellite technology to get a live signal even though there's ZERO WIFI HERE!! Fingers crossed. Be part of the adventure! Join us! Share Out! Let's save animals, people and the planet!

08/10/2026

Watch! Comment! Share! Scan the QR Code NOW to help save the Whales!
Captain Paul Watson speaks to UNCHAINEDTV, urging animal lovers everywhere to help him save the whales! The famed star of TV’s Whale Wars, Captain Watson has spent decades putting his life on the line for ocean wildlife. Despite legal threats and having been jailed, Watson remains steadfast in his mission. In a gripping interview hosted by Jane Velez-Mitchell on UnchainedTV’s Truth Files, the legendary activist exposes the perilous front lines of his organization’s latest initiative: Operation 86.
Through the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, Watson’s team deployed the vessel Bandero to confront one of the world's last commercial whaling fleets in Iceland. Working alongside a UK land team, the crew says it has exposed regulatory breaches—asserting the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) confirmed that harpooned fin whales took over 30 minutes to die. That’s the tragic news. But, there is good news!
The pressure delivered results, drastically reducing the season's hunt. Only 35 fin whales have been taken this season—significantly fewer than in previous years! So, Operation 86 has dealt a major blow to the commercial hunt!!! However, that victory has come at a severe cost.
Icelandic authorities seized the Bandero and detained its sea crew aboard the ship!
In a major new update, all 21 crew members have finally been allowed off the Bandero, but they remain trapped in Iceland ordered to report regularly to police while facing potential deportation and entry bans—simply for standing peacefully to defend endangered fin whales.
Supporters around the globe are urged to send pre-written emails to Icelandic authorities demanding a permanent end to commercial whaling. Scan the QR code now!

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