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Tolerance, ‘division’ and appropriation: Strategy for a mainstream monoculture
In some ways it might be claimed there are two prevailing views within the animal movement; one suggests that we can achieve our aims within the system (mainstream) and the other which suggests that a ‘justice for all’ approach is … Continue reading
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In relation to veganism
Vegans tend to have one thing in common, and that is the definition of veganism: “A philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for … Continue reading
Q and A with Saryta Rodriguez
Following on from a recent ARZone podcast i was really fortunate to be able to ask Saryta Rodriguez some questions about her book ‘Until Every Animal is Free’ I hope you find the following questions and answers as interesting as … Continue reading
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‘Veganish’ or vegan? An animal rights perspective
There is continual discussion around the nature of effectiveness within the vegan movement, and it is important to reflect[i] on our activity so that we can increase our effectiveness in different situations. However, over time it has become increasingly apparent … Continue reading
The tale of the stolen piglet
Recently the Bristol Post reported on a story about a stolen piglet from a local farm. This story is quite remarkable in the way it has been presented, and there are several questions that arise. Firstly, there are questions about … Continue reading
The tension of rights and wrongs: a critique of combining rights with welfare
Welfare campaigns (for example those run by HSUS and CIWF) are not generally of particular interest for animal rights advocates. Welfare campaigns function to promote less bad treatment for animals, and that is essentially what they do. A rights perspective … Continue reading
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Animal Rights Zine and Info Display at VegfestUK London
As announced earlier this year there will be an ‘Animal Rights Zine and Info’ display at the London Vegfest event on October 10th 11th. The display itself will be situated in the area by the cinema entrance on level 3, and for … Continue reading
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‘Veganism is easy!’ But where does privilege fit in?
From time to time a discussion arises involving the idea that veganism is ‘easy’, and whilst it is fair to say that we are not going to advocate veganism as ‘difficult’, we cannot neglect that for many people veganism is … Continue reading
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An animal rights view of flexitarianism.
This is a short article that takes a critical look at flexitarianism from an animal rights perspective; examining the five points of flexitarian philosophy as described by the Flexitarian Bristol campaign. The group itself aims to raise awareness of the … Continue reading
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Summon The Vegan Police
The Vegan Police typically refers to a group of people that go around ‘policing’ vegan practise. There is only one problem… it is not possible to police vegan practise. Instead it is very much up to the individual how they … Continue reading
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