UnchainedTV's Truth Files: 5 Landmark Wins for Animal Rights You Need to Know
The Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell
Release Date: 07/07/2025
Victory! Why Students Have Access to Vegan Milk in Schools Now!
The Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell
“We’re demanding justice. Plant-based milk should be an option, and now it finally is.” – Activist Speaker What You’ll Discover “Kids can now choose oat, soy, almond, or other plant-based milks in schools, and that’s a huge step toward equity, health, and sustainability.” – Youth Advocate Join the Adventure Celebrate this powerful moment as we spotlight the plant-based movement’s big win in the battle for food justice. After tireless efforts from advocates, schools are now required to offer plant-based milk options — a move that recognizes diverse dietary needs and honors...
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Exposed: Shocking Truth Behind New U.S. Food Pyramid
The Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell
UnchainedTV’s The Truth Files, tackles RFK Jr.’s New Food Pyramid—a dramatic reworking of federal nutrition guidance that critics say turns decades of independent science on its head. Released under the Trump administration, the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are being condemned as adulterated with corporate conflicts of interest and questionable science. The new food pyramid places red meat prominently at the top, abandons clear limits on red meat consumption, promotes higher overall protein intake, and emphasizes full-fat dairy—despite longstanding evidence linking these foods...
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You Won’t Believe This Epic Vegan Thanksgiving from the 19th Century
The Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell
History was made and rediscovered on November 22nd, 2025! That's when about one hundred guests gathered in Philadelphia for a truly unique celebration — The 1890s Vegan Thanksgiving Gala. This living history banquet transported attendees back to the Golden Age of meatless meals, with ragtime music, mocktails, vintage gowns, and delicious plant-based dishes adapted from original 19th-century vegetarian recipes. Beyond its pageantry, the event was a tribute to the enduring roots of the plant-based movement in America — a philosophy far older than many realize. In this episode of the...
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Puppy Justice Wins! -- Beagle Rescuers NOT GUILTY
The Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell
In a stunning and historic development for the global animal rights movement, the defendants in the second Animal Rising beagle rescue trial in Cambridgeshire, England, have been found NOT GUILTY. The verdict marks a dramatic reversal from the first trial connected to the same campaign, where a separate group of activists were convicted—sending shockwaves through advocacy communities worldwide. This case centered on the rescue of beagles from a breeding facility supplying animals for laboratory experimentation. Beagles, known for their gentle temperament and trust in humans, are among the...
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Emergency Town Hall: Help Save Wild Horses
The Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell
This Emergency Town Hall: brings urgent attention to the growing crisis facing America’s wild horses and burros—iconic symbols of freedom and resilience now pushed to the brink of disaster. According to the official UnchainedTV Emergency Town Hall overview, there are now more wild horses warehoused in Bureau of Land Management (BLM) holding facilities than living free on public lands, with tens of thousands removed through controversial roundups. “These magnificent beings helped build our nation… yet few people realize that our country’s wild horses and burros are now facing a dire...
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Why Music Icon Moby Is Praising Chicken Rescue Defendant Zoe Rosenberg
The Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell
As the defense begins its case, Moby tells that Chicken Rescue Trial defendant Zoe Rosenberg is in the company of Cesar Chavez and Martin Luther King, Jr. Now it’s the Defense’s turn as the of 23-year old animal cruelty investigator Zoe Rosenberg enters its 16th day. It’s a case that’s riveted the nation. Some say it’s also putting industrialized animal agriculture on trial. Members of the animal rights group have attended the trial daily to support Rosenberg and her legal team, which includes Chris Carraway of the and Kevin Little. , “Some of those...
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Why They're Prosecuting a Woman for Rescuing 4 Chickens
The Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell
Zoe Rosenberg Chicken Rescue Trial: Week 2, Day 5 – Jury Still Not Seated as Judge Warns Trial May Stretch Into Late October As Week 2 of the landmark trial against animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg begins its fifth day, the Sonoma County, California courtroom remains deep in the jury selection process — with no jury yet seated. Judge Kenneth Gnoss addressed the potential panel, cautioning that the trial could last 6 weeks, and acknowledged the significant hardship this imposes. Over 80 jurors were questioned both Thursday and Friday, with a large percentage claiming hardship,...
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Day 1 of Chicken Rescue Trial
The Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell
The long-anticipated trial of animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg is finally starting in Sonoma County, California, and UnchainedTV is the only news organization providing live, gavel-to-gavel coverage of this historic criminal case. With the potential to reshape how animal rescues are viewed under the law, this case has galvanized activists, legal scholars, and the general public alike. And now, all eyes are on the courtroom. At the heart of the case are 4 rescued chickens named Poppy, Ivy, Aster, and Azalea. Zoe Rosenberg, an animal cruelty investigator affiliated with Direct Action...
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Town Hall to End Fireworks!
The Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell
The time has come! Please sign this petition: https://bit.ly/Stopfireworks In California alone, 10 people died around the July 4th, 2025 holiday, including a tragic blast in Buena Park that killed an eight-year-old girl and the catastrophic warehouse explosion in Northern California that claimed seven lives. A Simi Valley man also died and a house caught on fire when fireworks exploded. A man was also killed in Pacoima when fireworks exploded, sparking a fire. Others were injured. -Fireworks can release clouds of toxic metals and particles. -The bright flashes and...
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CDC Under Fire: TB Monkey Crisis
The Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell
In a dramatic press conference held in Washington, D.C., outside the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, PETA raises the alarm on a shocking and largely hidden public health threat: the importation of tuberculosis (TB)-infected monkeys into the United States for use in laboratory experiments. This eye-opening event features crates of shrieking “monkeys” and humans in hazmat suits to highlight the grave biosecurity risk involved—one that has remained dangerously under the radar for far too long. PETA’s new investigation alleges that monkeys imported from Asia and Africa have...
info_outlineWelcome to this special episode celebrating five historic victories for animals and animal rights. From groundbreaking court decisions and landmark labeling laws to courageous ocean activism and inspiring wins at the ballot box, these triumphs are transforming animal welfare across the globe.
First up, in the United States, the Supreme Court has denied the Iowa Pork Producers’ appeal against California’s Proposition 12. This is a major victory for farmed animals. Prop 12 bans the cruel confinement of pigs in tiny gestation crates—so small the animals can’t even turn around or scratch themselves. With California ranking as the world’s fourth-largest economy, this precedent is expected to speed up the end of these inhumane practices across the nation and beyond.
In Switzerland, a groundbreaking law just took effect on July 1st. Meat and dairy products must now be clearly labeled to show how the animals were treated. This empowers consumers to make informed, compassionate choices and highlights practices like castration or dehorning without anesthesia.
Over in Iceland, there’s breaking news from ocean activist Captain Paul Watson. Thanks to his direct action campaigns on the high seas, no whales will be killed there this year—a monumental win for marine life.
Closer to home, vegan animal rights champion Harvey Epstein has won his New York City Council race in the Democratic primary, effectively securing his seat. He’ll proudly represent the East Village and bring a strong voice for animals and social justice to city government.
And finally, Renee King-Sonnen of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary and her husband Tommy are leading Variety Magazine’s America’s Favorite Couple contest. Your vote can help them win—and shine a spotlight on farm animal sanctuaries. Just head to americasfavcouple.org and show your support.
To celebrate, we’re joined by four of America’s most passionate animal advocates: Renee King-Sonnen of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, Simone Reyes of Social Compassion, Chris Green of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and UnchainedTV’s own Jane Velez-Mitchell, who will lead this inspiring conversation.
Stay with us as we explore these victories and the people making them possible.
More about our host:
Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer and NY Times bestselling author who founded and runs UnchainedTV, the world's premier streaming TV network to promote the plant-based, compassionate, sustainable lifestyle. UnchainedTV offers 2,000 free documentaries, vegan cooking, lifestyle and news shows as part of its nonprofit media network. You can download UnchainedTV for free on any cell phone. You can watch UnchainedTV for free on any TV via streaming devices like Amazon Fire Stick, Roku device and Apple TV device. And, it's on all Samsung TVs. Here's the online portal: https://unchained.tv
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