An open letter to a vivisector
I received an email from a vivisector regarding from the media coverage for Beagle Freedom Project, which my company Evolotus has managed for almost a year. Below I’ve included her letter, in sections, then my responses. “First, I should introduce
I am grateful for you
As I was tossing and turning in bed, between the hours of two and four a.m. last night, a wave of gratitude hit me. I’m not sure exactly why; maybe because it is so close to Thanksgiving and we are
Interview with “Vegan For Life” author Ginny Kisch Messina
Vegan For Life is the most comprehensive book on vegan diets that I’ve read yet. The subtitle, “Everything you need to know to be healthy and fit on a plant-based diet” is really true. The book literally covers every possible
SAEN releases new report on animal abuse in research labs
A comprehensive new report on the use of non-human primates in federally regulated vivisection labs was issued today by SAEN (Stop Animal Exploitation Now). The report on the state of primate research is based on USDA documentation, including the little-known
Co-opted by the oppresors
Something that has bothered me for quite a while now is vegans and animal rights activists using the oppressor’s language and the oppressor’s arguments against other vegans and activists. This has come to the surface recently in two different cases.
The Thinking Vegan interview on ARZone
If you missed my interview on ARZone on September 24, you can read the transcript here.
Interview with Vegan Black Metal Chef
Brian Manowitz, better known as Vegan Black Metal Chef, posted a Pad Thai cooking video in May of this year that went viral. As of this interview, the video has been seen by close to 1.6 million people. He’s been
The ethical choice is vegan
All sentient beings feel pain. Meat, dairy and eggs come from sentient beings. Meat, dairy and eggs always cause pain. Humans do not have a biological need to eat meat, dairy and eggs. So, if you choose to eat meat,
Interview with vegan anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan
“Peace Mom” Cindy Sheehan lost her son Casey in Iraq, a tragedy that galvanized her into action against the war, and ultimately against the corporate stranglehold on our political process. Shortly after the loss of her son she met President
Veg from birth
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
My response to an open-minded carnist
I appreciate your willingness to chat. I would say that most of our views about animals come from the culture that we grew up in. We have been taught that animals are lower than us and hence we can eat