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The Symbols of Easter and Passover: Honoring Tradition as well as Our Values
One misconception about veganism I’ve encountered more than once is the assumption that in honoring our values, we must forego tradition - as if thes…
11 years ago
The Vegan Police: Speaking Up for Animals without Talking Down to People
A small subset of opinionated, passionate, well-intentioned people perpetuate the stereotype of the angry, self-righteous, perfection-focused animal …
11 years, 1 month ago
Animals and The Age of Enlightenment: How thinkers in the 17th century paved the way for animal protection today
When you look at the arc of history in terms of human violence against animals, there is no doubt that things are significantly better than they we…
11 years, 1 month ago
Raccoon Rescue
Many of us happen upon wildlife in distress in our daily lives, but we don't often do anything about it. We may be afraid, we may not know what to do…
11 years, 2 months ago
Rites and Wrongs: When Slaughter Rituals Mask Discomfort
For millennia, humans have engaged in rituals with the intention of achieving a wide variety of desired outcomes: reducing anxiety, alleviating grie…
11 years, 2 months ago
How to Make a Vegan: Mainstreaming The 30-Day Vegan Challenge
The 30-Day Vegan Challenge is the ULTIMATE guide for transitioning to a healthy, compassionate lifestyle, and it's the ULTIMATE resource for vegans. …
11 years, 2 months ago
Seeking a Sense of Community (Stage 6 of What Happens When You Stop Eating Animals)
According to a recent study, the majority of people who become vegetarian / vegan go back to eating meat and animal products after a short time. One…
11 years, 3 months ago
Victory for Elephants in Circuses
Join me today as I discuss the bullhook ban victory in my own city of Oakland, CA and how it is a small step indeed. I believe there will come a day …
11 years, 3 months ago
Vegan Traveling in Ireland: Plant-Based Eating in my Ancestor's Land
Excited to share my trip to Ireland in today's podcast episode, including my meals at vegan (and non-vegan) restaurants, my visits to an animal sanct…
11 years, 4 months ago
American Vegan in London
Excited to share my trip to London with all of you, including my meals at vegan (and non-vegan) restaurants, my visits to animal memorials, and every…
11 years, 4 months ago