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 […]
‘Free Luna’: An animal rights activist’s journey living inside a farrowing cage
‘Free Luna’: An animal rights activist’s journey living inside a farrowing cage
The documentary ‘Free Luna’ follows animal activist Michelle during her three-week, 24/7 protest inside a farrowing cage outside the National Gallery in London, highlighting the conditions endured by pigs such as Luna. Filmed during both the day and night, the documentary captures the atmosphere and ambience around Trafalgar Square, what Michelle had to enjoy and endure throughout the protest, and the many people who stop to speak with and support her. Luna remains confined in a shed at the farm. ANIMAL RISING: Luna is a young mother pig living on a British farm. She has already given birth to two litters […]
