It’s hard to think about anything other than what’s going on across the country right now. The idea of spending … More
Tag: animal rights
The Fur Analogy: A Silver Bullet
In general, I find analogies to be excellent ways to advocate for veganism. They provide a simple, straightforward perspective on … More
What Should Vegans Make of ‘Tiger King’?
‘Tiger King’ is a Netflix docuseries that recently became the Internet’s favorite distraction from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The hybrid … More
The Animal People
I’ve written before about the role animal rights “extremists” like the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) had in my journey toward … More
On Resisting Whataboutism
It seems like ancient history now, but just a few months ago debate was raging about the Australian wildfires: how … More
Do Vegans Know What We’re Missing?
If you’re like me, you often encounter people online who, typically in response to a vegan posting about veganism, take … More
Strategic Incrementalism
There are as many opinions about appropriate tactics to create a world more friendly for animals as there are vegans. … More
The Woke Anti-Vegans
Perhaps I harp on it too much, but the arguments generated against veganism from a social justice perspective are quite … More
The Necessity of Government Intervention
A libertarian case for veganism has been made on this site and elsewhere. The general thrust of such cases is … More
The State of Animal Agriculture, Part III: They’re Terrified of the Plant-Based Movement
The plant-based movement is gaining momentum, and animal agriculture is terrified.