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Tag: Vegans
Vegan Celebrities Will Always Let You Down
I’ve had the privilege of meeting a few people that I’d considered heroes. One thing I’ve learned time and again … More
Intention Plus Action: A Working Definition of Veganism
I’ve written at some length about how we define what it means to be vegan. In a world where we … More
Conveying the Absence of Effort
I’ve been growing a beard for approximately 6 years without once shaving it off. For the most part, this consists … More
On Wearing the Mask and Not Eating Animals
The mask, like veganism, is for most of us a worthwhile and safe lifestyle change that improves the world around us, despite the temporary inconvenience
Wielding the Moral Force
Last week, I wrote about what I call the “moral force” of veganism. People really want to think of themselves … More
The Invisible Moral Force
No one is forcing anyone to go vegan, not on an individual level and not on a policy level. So why are we often accused of forcing people to go vegan? The answer is the reason why, I believe, we may come to see a vegan world. And not by force.
Bad Excuses: Pathologizing Empathy
I want to follow up on a recent post I made, on separating ethics from emotion and why that’s a … 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
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