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Brian Kateman

Freelance Writer

Brian Kateman is the co-founder of the Reducetarian Foundation, an organization advocating for the reduction of animal product consumption.

Latest articles by Brian Kateman

Future Perfect
At the Kentucky Derby, horses are worked to death for human vanityAt the Kentucky Derby, horses are worked to death for human vanity
Future Perfect

The horse racing industry is egregiously cruel. We should end it yesterday.

By Brian Kateman
Future Perfect
Meatless meat is going mainstream. Now Big Food wants in.Meatless meat is going mainstream. Now Big Food wants in.
Future Perfect

Companies are pledging to sell you more plant-based meat and dairy to fight climate change (and cash in on a growing trend).

By Brian Kateman
The Big Idea
How to stop cruel factory farming: start with one animalHow to stop cruel factory farming: start with one animal
The Big Idea

People have irrational sympathy for cows and pigs. Animal rights activists should appeal to that impulse.

By Brian Kateman