Yes, All Women Feel the Effects of Misogyny
byTRIGGER WARNING Last Friday night, a young man named Elliot Rodger went on a killing spree in the UCSB Isla Vista community of Santa Barbara, California. He…
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“Humane” Meat, Local Free-Range Eggs, and Backyard Chickens
byI recently had the opportunity to visit a backyard egg producer. This person allowed me to take a tour of their small-scale, local, free-range,…
The Ghosts in Our Machine: An Interview With Liz Marshall and Jo-Anne McArthur
byThere has been a lot of talk about upcoming documentary film The Ghosts in Our Machine, and for good reason. It is an incredible,…
Never Give Up
byDear friend, Though I have never met you, in many ways, I believe we already know each other very well. Our struggles have…
Kapparot With Chickens: On Ritual Slaughter and Human Greed
byI had the opportunity to spend a considerable amount of time this past week saving the lives of sixty-three chickens and protesting a despicable…
Direct Action Everywhere
byI just returned to my hometown of Los Angeles, California from a two-week trip up the coast. I spent the majority of my time…
National Animal Rights Day 2013: The Aftermath
byIt’s been almost two weeks since National Animal Rights Day 2013 but many are still trying to process their emotions. Last week, I posted…
National Animal Rights Day 2013 Los Angeles
bySunday, June 9th, 2013 is a day that will be remembered by many as a turning point in their lives. At the 3rd annual…
Go Vegan, Save the World: 8 Similarities Between Animal Rights Activists and Superheroes
byWe admire superheroes for their unwavering belief in the power of compassion and the inherent goodness of humanity. We look up to them, idolize them,…
Pot vs. Kettle
byVegans are called many names by non-vegans, a few common names include “annoying”, “judgemental”, and “extreme”. I’ll examine the reasons behind this name-calling and explain how these names can be applied…