I want to follow up on a recent post I made, on separating ethics from emotion and why that’s a … More
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Can We Separate Ethics from Emotion?
I used to worship Sam Harris. I still listen to him from time to time and find that he sometimes … More
A Note on Intersectionality and Solidarity
It’s hard to think about anything other than what’s going on across the country right now. The idea of spending … More
Why are Activists Hated? Pt Two
Part one of this essay series is about what was done to the activist movement to stultify it. Part two … More
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
Omnis Are Masking Their Xenophobia With Animal Welfare Concerns Again
As vegans, we’re often placed in odd predicaments. We get invited to dinner parties and wonder when we should let … 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
Vegans for Bernie
What vegan advocacy and Bernie bros have in common
Epidemics and Ethics: On Invisible Harm
I’m aware that it’s cheap to pounce on newsworthy issues to relate them to your topic of choice — like … More