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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
Kerry McCarthy: a vegan at the centre of the opposition
Kerry McCarthy is the Labour MP for Bristol East and has held that position for almost a decade. Ms McCarthy is credited with being the first vegan MP, and is currently an ambassador for The Vegan Society and has given … Continue reading
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Tagged Animal Industrial Complex, Kerry McCarthy, Labour Party, The Vegan Society, vegan
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Vegan philosophy
Philosophy: a theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behaviour. Synonyms: beliefs, credo, faith, convictions, ideology, ideas, thinking, notions, theories, doctrine, tenets, values, principles, ethics, attitude, line, view, viewpoint, outlook, world view, school of thought. (source) Veganism … Continue reading
Vegan cupcakes
Much of the recent criticism around veganism has stemmed from the reduction of veganism to a diet, so it seems useful to reflect that the vegan diet and other vegan practices originate in the vegan philosophy; and that the philosophy … Continue reading
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Tagged Direct Action Everywhere, DxE, vegan
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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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Tagged animal liberation, animal rights, vegan, vegfest
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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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Tagged animal rights, flexitarianism, vegan
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Veganism in a violent society.
*This is a piece originally submitted to Project Intersect, ‘an anarcha-feminist zine focusing on ethical veganism, activism, & the collective struggle against capitalist patriarchy. . ‘ The title of the second zine in the series is ‘on violence’, and more … Continue reading
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Tagged anarchism, libertarianism, nonviolence, vegan, veganism, violence
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When is a vegan not a vegan?
The story this week about Adam Richman ‘going vegan’ has brought with it quite a bit of discussion about what it means to be vegan, and how that term is often misrepresented in the media. The story of Richman going … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Richman, media, vegan, vegetarian
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Veganism: Politics or Practise?
Recently, an apparent conflict has arisen between the perceived philosophy, politics and practise of veganism. There are those that believe we need to promote a liberal form of veganism, minimising political context and emphasising ‘vegan consumerism’ or ‘mainstreaming’. Where ‘anyone’ … Continue reading
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The orcas and animals blog
This blog arose out of a pamphlet called ‘from animals to anarchism’ (free to download), and will feature occasional short articles based on the ideas contained within.