23. Lucy: Why I had (& still have) a Nickname
Hey Everyone! I am going to keep this relatively short because I think this will make complete sense to my fellow vegan activists. I get asked a lot what my name is: "Lucy or Laura?". So I am going to tell you why I had the nick name Lucy when my birth name was Laura but also why I am holding
22. Life Advice From Non-Vegans to Vegans
A carnist's logic of what is wrong with vegan animal rights activists! All these things are true advice spoken while advocating for the basic rights of animals & ending speciesism! Let me know what advice they tell you while driving by in their truck! So without further adieu
12. Wild Animals & Their Fear of Humans
Intentionally or not, humans are currently considered a super predator [1] to other animals and are considered an unsustainable threat to the ecosystem. It would make sense for other animals to fear us. We have adopted the theory that animals should stay fearful of humans, in hope to protect and promote conservation of their species. I decided to ask some
11. The Influence of Zoos on Animals
Justification. There are many ways to try to justify zoo enclosures. The animal gets food, has no visible predators, has somewhere to sleep and live. However, when we apply these justifications- as if it were a human in the enclosure, it would be considered unjust. Humans would rather live free with the possible risk of predators, unknown food sources, or maybe
8. Going Vegan Gradually vs. Suddenly
Questions to Think About: Is a gradual diet change actually helpful compared to a sudden diet change? How helpful or necessary, is it? As a vegan, who wants the world to go vegan NOW, should we consider eliminating the now and just stick to “go vegan”? Is there a significant difference in each individuals ability to adapt to dietary changes? (based
5. I see you; I won’t forget you.
I see you; I won't forget you. In recognition of a lion named Zeus who was held captive at Papanack's Exotic Animal Zoo Enclosure in Ottawa Ontario. I'm sorry. I see you. I see your suffering. I see you pacing. I see you searching desperately for freedom. I promise when I look into your eyes that I will see you. I will listen. I will understand. I see your cries