Tag Archives: activism

we’re not fancy vegans

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

For those unfamiliar with veganism, who may wonder “Without the meat, what’s left to eat?”, a vegan diet may sound esoteric, expensive, and unappealing. Not true, not true, not true. Though still within the top 11% of the world’s wealthiest … Continue reading →

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electronic worker suicides

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

I don’t even know how to write about this.  It’s so awful. It’s not new news, but it’s something that a lot of people still wouldn’t know about: most electronics on the shelf are put together in sweatshops overseas, in … Continue reading →

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lazy links for a soggy Sunday

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

The rain is coming on and off, soaking the garden and filling our rainwater barrels to the brim.  The zinnias are quietly opening and the potato plants are dying down, their tubers almost ready for harvest.  The sunflowers look a … Continue reading →

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feminist vegetarian evolution: an interview with Carol J. Adams

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Recently I had the chance to interview Carol J. Adams, a published author and well-respected name in the field of animal advocacy.  Here is our interview, conducted via e-mail: JM. You are a feminist vegetarian, and you have made your … Continue reading →

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Vegan food for Japan refugee relief

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

Volunteers and chefs from a vegetarian restaurant in Tokyo brought curry, salad, bread and 800 kilograms of fruit and vegetables to refugee shelters in north-east Japan on Sunday: http://www.ffl.org/2011/they-were-so-happy-food-for-life-in-japan/ So wonderful.  I donated to this organization (Food for Life Global) … Continue reading →

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Seven years of Street Newz

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

Just a note to wish “Happy Birthday” to the Victoria BC publication, Victoria Street Newz, which is produced independently and sold by low-income individuals on street corners in the city.  Saw this blog post about the celebration of Street Newz’ … Continue reading →

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Organizing my research, and being grateful for criticism

Posted on November 14, 2010 by

Finally I’m able to get my head back into the research on vegetarian history that I’ve neglected the past few months: a night course plus ten-hour work days did me in for a while.  And finally, somehow, in getting back … Continue reading →

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Healing in the Harvest: Thistle Farms

Posted on September 7, 2010 by

Came across a beautiful blog yesterday, and had to share. Thistle Farms is a social enterprise run by women who have survived lives of violence, prostitution, and addiction. By hand, the women of Thistle Farms make natural bath and body … Continue reading →

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a new wedding tradition: Tamale Pie (and other random food-related activism moments)

Posted on May 29, 2010 by

My brother is getting married this July.  My aunt sent out a call for favorite recipes to be bound into a book and sent as a gift to the couple – what a sweet thought. I decided to send a … Continue reading →

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Thanks for trying, Mac Harb. The harp seals would approve.

Posted on March 15, 2010 by

Once again this year the Canadian Senator Mac Harb has attempted to introduce legislation to end the commercial seal kill in Canada.  Harb made waves last year by being the first to propose legislation to end the seal kill in … Continue reading →

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