Tag Archives: animal activism

It’s not a country/city thing

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Just a note to point out that animal rights and veganism aren’t the territory of alienated city folk who ‘don’t know what farming is about’ or ‘don’t understand the realities of nature.’  These accusations are frequently slung at those who … Continue reading →

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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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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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A few memorable quotes

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

I’m so bad at writing blog titles.  In retrospect, the previous post should clearly have been titled “A tale of two cats.”  Oh well! This time of year is a celebration for me.  I love Thanksgiving (well past in Canada … Continue reading →

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Animal activists, stop your use of the word “savage” – and other fine points of language use

Posted on August 21, 2010 by

This has been rolling around and around in my head for a long time, noticing it here and there and well – everywhere – and finally I have to say something about it. Animal activists, stop your use of the … Continue reading →

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To go read: “No more palm oil please”

Posted on August 11, 2010 by

A wonderful post with informational links by the vegan baker known as Gone Pie can be found over here: No more palm oil please – Can’t we have true vegan alternatives? If you don’t know anything about the issues surrounding … Continue reading →

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An important discussion about animal advocacy

Posted on August 1, 2010 by

Right now there’s an important debate happening in the animal advocacy circles regarding ‘humane’ animal farming.  The subject has been brought to the forefront by James LaVeck, who published a video on-line called “Silencing the Lambs.”  LaVeck was disturbed to … Continue reading →

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A Letter for the Polar Bears

Posted on March 2, 2010 by

No, it’s not like writing to Santa! … I’m talking about writing a letter or two to various responsible persons in the Canadian government, regarding the upcoming CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) where the United States has … Continue reading →

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I don’t support the ALF: why animal rights is non-violent

Posted on December 23, 2008 by

When I first began to learn about the animal rights movement, the people who were commonly held up to the most esteem were those who snuck in under the cover of darkness to ‘liberate’ abused animals at factory farms and … Continue reading →

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In The Globe and Mail: “B.C.’s quiet war on wolves”

Posted on December 16, 2008 by

Check this recent article in the Globe and Mail by Mark Hume, for some appalling information about the government killing wolves in British Columbia, Canada: B.C.’s quiet war on wolves MARK HUME   December 15, 2008 “VANCOUVER — It’s a … Continue reading →

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