I used to worship Sam Harris. I still listen to him from time to time and find that he sometimes … More
Tag: animals
Strategic Incrementalism
There are as many opinions about appropriate tactics to create a world more friendly for animals as there are vegans. … 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
How to Recognize a Bullshitter, pt. 2
In a previous post, I explained how arguments against veganism often pit the speaker’s ideal animal agriculture system against veganism, … More
Who’s Really Missing the Point?
I recently read an article in The Star which struck me as tone-deaf to an absurd degree. The article, which … More
Should Creationists Oppose Animal Testing?
A thought occurred to me the other day: anyone that believes in creationism — that a god or gods created … More
The Real Soyboys
If you’re a vegan dude like myself, you’ve probably been called a “soyboy.” It’s a favorite term in the fascist … More
Why Does the USDA Recommend Dairy?
Perhaps it’s rhetorical, but for years I’ve been perplexed by this simple question: Why do the USDA’s dietary guidelines recommend … More
Is Satanism the Most Vegan-Friendly Religion?
Satanists get a bad rap, but they’re not what you think they are. Modern Satanists don’t worship Satan; they’re atheists … More
New song “Earth” gets it wrong about farmed animals, and two vegans helped.
I’m sure we all at least heard about the new, hip song “Earth” by the hip rapper Lil’ Dicky, which … More