Mark Hawthorne
@markhawthorne.bsky.social
Ethical vegan and the author of "The Way of the Rabbit," "Striking at the Roots," and a few other books. Board member of Save the Buns. MarkHawthorne.com.
Today and every day, you can reject the institutionalized cruelty of animal agriculture and choose compassion by going vegan. Not only will you be helping animals, but you’ll be doing something good for the planet and yourself.
November 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Today and every day, you can reject the institutionalized cruelty of animal agriculture and choose compassion by going vegan. Not only will you be helping animals, but you’ll be doing something good for the planet and yourself.
Remembering the remarkable activist Lisa Shapiro, born on this day in 1964. She was taken from us too soon.
October 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Remembering the remarkable activist Lisa Shapiro, born on this day in 1964. She was taken from us too soon.
Remembering the vegan Buddhist teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, who was born on this day in 1926.
October 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Remembering the vegan Buddhist teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, who was born on this day in 1926.
Hoppy International Rabbit Day, a day to promote the protection and care of domesticated and wild rabbits.
September 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Hoppy International Rabbit Day, a day to promote the protection and care of domesticated and wild rabbits.
Zoos and marine parks are miserable places for animals, who pass their lives in captivity and are denied many of their natural behaviors. Instead of taking the kids to the zoo, let them observe animals in their native habitats or in a reputable sanctuary or rehabilitation center.
August 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Zoos and marine parks are miserable places for animals, who pass their lives in captivity and are denied many of their natural behaviors. Instead of taking the kids to the zoo, let them observe animals in their native habitats or in a reputable sanctuary or rehabilitation center.
An International Self-Care Day reminder that compassion fatigue and burnout are serious threats to a life dedicated to helping animals. MarkHawthorne.com
July 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
An International Self-Care Day reminder that compassion fatigue and burnout are serious threats to a life dedicated to helping animals. MarkHawthorne.com
The animal ag industry is offering advice on how to deal with activists who protest at fairs this summer.
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July 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The animal ag industry is offering advice on how to deal with activists who protest at fairs this summer.
www.drovers.com/news/educati...
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On this day in 1959, Marfusha became the first rabbit in space, sent on a Soviet mission with two dogs, Otvazhnaya and Snezhinka. Although all three returned from the suborbital flight safely, it’s important to remember that they never volunteered to be test subjects in this terrifying venture.
July 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
On this day in 1959, Marfusha became the first rabbit in space, sent on a Soviet mission with two dogs, Otvazhnaya and Snezhinka. Although all three returned from the suborbital flight safely, it’s important to remember that they never volunteered to be test subjects in this terrifying venture.
It’s only twice a year that I can see the foreign-sales results of my books, and I was thrilled to see how successful the Japanese edition of “A Vegan Ethic” has been in Japan. Thank you! markhawthorne.com/project/a-ve...
June 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
It’s only twice a year that I can see the foreign-sales results of my books, and I was thrilled to see how successful the Japanese edition of “A Vegan Ethic” has been in Japan. Thank you! markhawthorne.com/project/a-ve...
On National Egg Day, a reminder that hens raised and exploited by the egg industry "live in arguably the worst conditions of any farmed animal.” foodispower.org/hens-raised-...
June 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
On National Egg Day, a reminder that hens raised and exploited by the egg industry "live in arguably the worst conditions of any farmed animal.” foodispower.org/hens-raised-...
Happy National Animal Advocacy Day. I wrote “Striking at the Roots” to empower animal activists around the world. Learn more at MarkHawthorne.com
April 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Happy National Animal Advocacy Day. I wrote “Striking at the Roots” to empower animal activists around the world. Learn more at MarkHawthorne.com
Today is World Book Day, and I am proud to have written five books on veganism, animals, animal rights, and social justice. My thanks to everyone who has read one or more of my books and then took the time to post a review! MarkHawthorne.com
April 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Today is World Book Day, and I am proud to have written five books on veganism, animals, animal rights, and social justice. My thanks to everyone who has read one or more of my books and then took the time to post a review! MarkHawthorne.com
Hoppy Earth Day!
April 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Hoppy Earth Day!
I’m pleased to have received my copy of “The Unmanageable Elephant,” the first chapter of a six-part, limited-edition graphic novel written by Kim Stallwood (@kimstallwood.bsky.social) about Topsy the elephant.
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April 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I’m pleased to have received my copy of “The Unmanageable Elephant,” the first chapter of a six-part, limited-edition graphic novel written by Kim Stallwood (@kimstallwood.bsky.social) about Topsy the elephant.
www.topsytheelephant.com/topsy-shop-a...
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Wow. Right now, Amazon has my most recent book on sale for 60% off. Pick up a print copy of “Eco-Spirituality and Human-Animal Relationships” for less than the cost of a vegan latte! amazon.com/dp/1785352482
April 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Wow. Right now, Amazon has my most recent book on sale for 60% off. Pick up a print copy of “Eco-Spirituality and Human-Animal Relationships” for less than the cost of a vegan latte! amazon.com/dp/1785352482
Remembering labor leader, community organizer, and vegan César Chávez, born on this day in 1927.
March 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Remembering labor leader, community organizer, and vegan César Chávez, born on this day in 1927.
With Easter approaching, I am sharing my article from last year, which was published in the San Francisco Chronicle. Please do not give rabbits (or any live animal) as Easter gifts.
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March 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
With Easter approaching, I am sharing my article from last year, which was published in the San Francisco Chronicle. Please do not give rabbits (or any live animal) as Easter gifts.
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This story hit the news today, and even the revered New York Times got the headline wrong. These piglets are someone, not something—so they were rescued, not “stolen.” Kudos to the activists who liberated the animals who were being starved to death in the name of “art.”
March 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This story hit the news today, and even the revered New York Times got the headline wrong. These piglets are someone, not something—so they were rescued, not “stolen.” Kudos to the activists who liberated the animals who were being starved to death in the name of “art.”
Remembering musician, songwriter, activist, and vegetarian George Harrison, born on this day in 1943.
February 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Remembering musician, songwriter, activist, and vegetarian George Harrison, born on this day in 1943.
I love that this book is reaching readers and rabbit enthusiasts around the world. If you live in the Netherlands, enjoy reading about rabbits, and would like to support a wonderful store, Bunnyflop Konijnen Webshop (BunnyFlop.nl) now carries “The Way of the Rabbit”! www.bunnyflop.nl/nl/product/t...
February 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I love that this book is reaching readers and rabbit enthusiasts around the world. If you live in the Netherlands, enjoy reading about rabbits, and would like to support a wonderful store, Bunnyflop Konijnen Webshop (BunnyFlop.nl) now carries “The Way of the Rabbit”! www.bunnyflop.nl/nl/product/t...
February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month. Animal shelters and rabbit rescues have rabbits of all ages and personalities just waiting to be adopted. Now is the perfect time to learn more about rabbits to discover if they would be a good fit for your family.
February 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month. Animal shelters and rabbit rescues have rabbits of all ages and personalities just waiting to be adopted. Now is the perfect time to learn more about rabbits to discover if they would be a good fit for your family.
I’m so excited that Alice in Bunderland, a wonderful store for rabbit lovers, is now carrying “The Way of the Rabbit”! Check it out at
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January 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I’m so excited that Alice in Bunderland, a wonderful store for rabbit lovers, is now carrying “The Way of the Rabbit”! Check it out at
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I always appreciate when readers post a review of one of my books—especially when they enjoyed it! www.amazon.com/Way-Rabbit-M...
January 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I always appreciate when readers post a review of one of my books—especially when they enjoyed it! www.amazon.com/Way-Rabbit-M...
Los Angeles residents: If you’re in an evacuation zone and need a safe place for your rabbit, contact Bunny Luv Rabbit Resource Center: bunnyluv.org/contact-us
January 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Los Angeles residents: If you’re in an evacuation zone and need a safe place for your rabbit, contact Bunny Luv Rabbit Resource Center: bunnyluv.org/contact-us
Thanks to everyone who will be celebrating Christmas with a vegan meal tomorrow. We have so many delicious, nutritious, and satisfying plant-based foods available—there’s no excuse not to go vegan. It’s better for you, better for the planet, and certainly better for the animals!
December 24, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Thanks to everyone who will be celebrating Christmas with a vegan meal tomorrow. We have so many delicious, nutritious, and satisfying plant-based foods available—there’s no excuse not to go vegan. It’s better for you, better for the planet, and certainly better for the animals!