Earlier this month, L.A.-based Beagle Freedom Project, part of ARME (Animal Rescue, Media & Education), spearheaded the rescue of beagles used in animal testing labs. Founder Shannon Keith and fellow animal rights attorney Jill Ryther, along with activist Ady Gil
They had no names, only an ID number tattooed on their ears. They had never seen the sun or smelled the fresh air. They had never felt grass under their feet, only the cold steel wire of their cages.
What’s your best elevator pitch for “Why are you vegan?” Alexa Reed Because I didn’t want to contribute to animal suffering, environmental damage, and human starvation. So, why meat? Carolin Iseler I hate plants 😉 Jenn
Who are your non-vegan heroes? Who do you think is incredibly cool (and would be ten times cooler if they were vegan)? My pick is Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! Alexa Reed Jon Stewart and/or Stephen Colbert. Rachel Maddow.
In this series, we ask vegans engaged in different kinds of activism a question, and post their responses, to show a diversity of perspectives on the same topic. This is not a forum for ‘professional experts’ and thought leaders, but