Finding hope on an overlooked issue

Vox's editor on why we cover issues other organizations ignore.   Letter from the editor Swati Sharma Vox Editor-in-Chief & Publisher Swati Sharma Vox Editor-in-Chief & Publisher Vox’s promise to its audience is to take even the most complicated problems in the world and to show a way forward — not only to explain the issues in a very approachable way, but also to give people hope that we can, in fact, make the world a better place. This month, Vox tackled one important but overlooked issue: factory farming. Humans kill more than 80 billion land animals a year. On top of that, factory farming fuels antibiotic resistance and the spread of disease. But our series doesn’t focus on just the ills of industrial animal agriculture, but rather on a path to progress. That’s why we decided to title it, “[How Factory Farming Ends](.” This project, which spans 10 stories, 11 writers, four editors, and the full might of Vox, explores the history of the animal rights movement and what we can learn from it, the intersection of democracy and animal rights, and how stopping factory farming can stop another pandemic. If you haven’t already, please spend time with this package. A core belief at Vox is that we must cover topics that are often ignored by other organizations — and the resources and time so many people at Vox spent in making this issue come alive shows the dedication we have to making the world better for everyone. We hope these stories help people understand what’s at stake if we keep ignoring the welfare of animals, and offer a guide to assist policymakers in making the changes we desperately need. And we’re not done covering this issue — later this fall, we’re [launching a newsletter]( that will cover the meat and dairy industries and how they shape our health, politics, culture, and environment. Thank you for listening, reading, and watching, and for helping make this work possible. If you’d like to support this type of ambitious, solutions-oriented journalism directly, please consider [becoming a Vox Member or making a one-time gift today](. [SUPPORT OUR WORK]( Sincerely, Swati Sharma   [Vox logo]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. [Unsubscribe]( from this email or [manage your email preferences](. View our [Privacy Notice]( and our [Terms of Service](. [View this email in your browser]([.]( Vox Media, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Floor 12, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2024. All rights reserved.