‘Kinship’: Journey of animal advocate looking for hope, finds the precipice of a quiet revolution
‘Kinship’: Journey of animal advocate looking for hope, finds the precipice of a quiet revolution
Questioning whether his lifelong compassion for animals has made a difference, a filmmaker travels the world to meet those remaking our relationship with the rest of the animal kingdom. Looking for just a bit of hope, he finds himself on the precipice of a quiet revolution. KINSHIP FILM: Kinship follows author and filmmaker Lucas Spiegel as he leaves his dog behind to explore new ways of living with animals across five countries. In Thailand, Lek Chailert’s radical kindness sets the tone for the journey. In the Himalayan foothills, Robin Singh trades a tech career for a life of rescue and service. Outside […]
NOT ENOUGH: Rethinking what ‘leading by example’ really means for animals
NOT ENOUGH: Rethinking what ‘leading by example’ really means for animals
Avoiding animal products is one essential expression of veganism. But so are speaking up, educating others, challenging harmful norms, and supporting effective activism — when we have the capacity to do so. There are countless ways to stand up for animals: from quietly supporting effective organizations, to having thoughtful conversations with friends and family, to sharing information, creating art, volunteering, protesting, writing, educating, or simply refusing to stay passive when you have an opportunity to make a difference. PALA NAJANA: Veganism is defined as a way of living which seeks to exclude “as far as is possible and practicable” all forms […]
FULL OF BEANS: What if veganism isn’t ‘collapsing’?
FULL OF BEANS: What if veganism isn’t ‘collapsing’?
The recent UK sales numbers show that there has been a 4.3% decrease in the number of units of plant-based alternatives sold and a 1.8% decrease in meat sales year on year. The narrative has often been that people are going from meat alternatives back to meat, but the increasing sales of tofu, tempeh and legumes suggests that many are instead opting for different plant proteins. ED WINTERS: The prevailing narratives around veganism… doesn’t hold up to scrutiny and prove that veganism has ‘collapsed’. I looked at the closing of vegan restaurants, the sales of plant-based alternatives, and polling about the […]
