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How to Talk Turkey

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Here are some tips on talking to friends and family about turkeys this Thanksgiving . . . → Read More: How to Talk Turkey

Meet the Cow Who Jumped Over the Moon

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One day, a cow made a fateful leap over a fence and into what must have seemed like another planet. We can learn a lot from her story. . . . → Read More: Meet the Cow Who Jumped Over the Moon

Speciesism and Ableism

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Ableism and speciesism both are rationalized by capability-based presumptions of superiority. To solve either, we will need to redefine the human. This summary includes sources of further information. . . . → Read More: Speciesism and Ableism

Lessons for Activists from Ursula Le Guin

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Five lessons for animal advocates and other activists based on the life and words of Ursula K. Le Guin. . . . → Read More: Lessons for Activists from Ursula Le Guin

Ready? Ready!

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The duck called Ready was rescued from a bad situation in Baltimore, Vermont. She and several other birds had been closely confined by a man who sold duck and geese eggs from his backyard. Nearby lived another man who exploited animals: a backyard puppy mill from which dogs often escaped to attack the ducks and . . . → Read More: Ready? Ready!

Injustice and Empathy: My Path to Veganism

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Vegan MMA fighter and VINE Sanctuary on-site staff member Kevin describes why and how he chose to be a plant-powered person. . . . → Read More: Injustice and Empathy: My Path to Veganism

Good Boys and Sweet Girls

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A longtime animal advocate reflects on the common practice of calling adult animals boys and girls, wondering if this reflects and reinforces human supremacy. . . . → Read More: Good Boys and Sweet Girls

Peacocks, Parakeets, and the Two Sides of Style

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Inspired by a peacock, VINE Sanctuary cofounder pattrice jones reflects on the promise and peril of vegan style. . . . → Read More: Peacocks, Parakeets, and the Two Sides of Style

Instead of Shopping… Volunteer!

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Tthe festival of carnivorous gluttony known as Thanksgiving followed by the carnival of consumerism known as Black Friday offer a case in point of the intersections among colonialism, capitalism, animal exploitation, and environmental degradation. You can resist by dedicating the weekend to playful and productive activities. Live nearby? Come to our volunteer work party! Live elsewhere? Check out our list of other things to do. . . . → Read More: Instead of Shopping… Volunteer!

Vegan Emotions — Which Ones Do YOU Feel?

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Have you ever felt tofullness, eggravation, or vlee? Check out our list of vegan emotions and then add your own! . . . → Read More: Vegan Emotions — Which Ones Do YOU Feel?