May 13, 2005

A Scottsdale couple’s three children were still hospitalized Thursday after police said they were malnourished on a vegan diet.

A Scottsdale man accused of starving his three young children to the point where they were severely malnourished in 2005 could face probation or up to 16 years in prison.

A Scottsdale couple have been charged with child abuse after their three children, who police said were put on a type of vegan diet, were found malnourished and severely underweight.

May 12, 2005

Carol Inman is a gutsy gal.

NEW YORK - Paul McCartney's ex-wife is donating $1 million worth of soy hamburgers, soy hot dogs and soy chicken cutlets to one of the poorest neighborhoods in the Bronx.

A Scottsdale couple accused of starving their children were investigated by police on child abuse allegations in 2001 after the death of their 4-year-old daughter.

A Scottsdale couple accused of starving their children were investigated by police on child abuse allegations in 2001 after the death of their 4-year-old daughter.

World Week for the Abolition of Meat is May 21 to 28, a time when people around the globe reflect on the many reasons not to eat animal flesh.

World Week for the Abolition of Meat is May 21 to 28, a time when people around the globe reflect on the many reasons not to eat animal flesh.

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge wants another hearing before he hands down a sentence against a Scottsdale man convicted of starving his three young children.

Marlene and Cassie Tolman have created their dream restaurant. The mother-daughter team had talked about opening a health-conscious, vegetarian and vegan-friendly place for several years. That dream finally became a reality when Pomegranate opened in the Ahwatukee Foothills in early February.

Dads come in all shapes, sizes and types. While it’s unfair to paint all dads with the same brush — for example, while I’m sure most enjoy a good steak, there undoubtedly are some vegans out there — I think it’s safe to say many dads share certain hobbies and passions.

Thanksgiving is a time for celebration, not cruelty. Here are five reasons to spare a turkey and enjoy a vegan feast instead:

Who wouldn't want to be named "Cutest Vegetarian Alive?" That's the dream of Anastasia Fuller of San Tan Valley, a finalist in this contest sponsored by a division of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Her photo was selected from thousands of entries as one of the top female finalists.

This year’s developments have certainly vindicated those of us who care about our health, our environment and our treatment of animals.

I was deeply saddened by the needless massacre of 47 animals abandoned in Zanesville, Ohio.