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April 28, 2022 Olivia Radbill interviews

An Interview with Scholar-Activist Zane McNeill

Zane McNeill is perhaps one of the most determined young activists in the animal rights movement today. In their time as an activist, McNeill has built up quite a resume, working with Farm Sanctuary, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the Animal … Continue reading An Interview with Scholar-Activist Zane McNeill

October 25, 2021 Olivia Radbill interviews

Ray Star: Earthing and Author

Ray Star is a debut author and vegan activist. Her first novel, Earthlings: The Beginning, is an epic adventure story, taking place in a world where non-human animals have become the ruling class. Star is an exceptionally motivated author. She is a member of the Climate Fiction Writers League, planting one tree per book sale, … Continue reading Ray Star: Earthing and Author

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Olivia Radbill interviews

An Interview with John Yunker: Writer, Publisher, & Activist

One decade ago John Yunker co-founded Ashland Creek Press, an independent, vegan-owned publisher of environmental and animal rights literature, with his partner Midge Raymond. Yunker has authored two novels, The Tourist Trail and Where the Oceans Hide Their Dead; edited three anthologies, Among Animals, Among Animals 2, and Writing for Animals; and written several plays … Continue reading An Interview with John Yunker: Writer, Publisher, & Activist

May 17, 2021May 16, 2021 Olivia Radbill interviews

An Interview with “Bear Boy” Justin Barker

Animal activist Justin Barker discovered his passion for saving animals as a young teenager. Faced with routine bullying at school, dismissive adults, and an unyielding desire to rescue animals from confinement, Barker set out to free two black bears named Brutus and Ursula from a defunct zoo in Northern California, deeming him "Bear Boy". Now, … Continue reading An Interview with “Bear Boy” Justin Barker

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 Olivia Radbill interviews

Gretchen Primack on Poetry, Veganism, and Her New Book

Poet, educator, and indie book seller Gretchen Primack has spent years advocating for the rights and welfare of non-human animals. Primack's latest release, Kind, is a beautiful, absolutely necessary collection of poetry exploring the relationship between humans, the environment, and animals. You currently teach poetry workshops to incarcerated persons. Do you find that there is … Continue reading Gretchen Primack on Poetry, Veganism, and Her New Book

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 Olivia Radbill interviews

An Interview With Bernard Jan

Croatia-based novelist and poet Bernard Jan has written extensively about themes of animal rights, advocacy, and the relationship between humans and animals. His latest book, Cruel Summer, is about the journey of a young man trying to survive through personal trauma in a climate ravaged society. How long have you been an animal rights advocate? … Continue reading An Interview With Bernard Jan

February 2, 2021February 21, 2021 Olivia Radbill interviews

Stephanie Jane: “Finally a Vegan”

In Stephanie Jane's first published memoir, Finally a Vegan: My journey to Veganuary and beyond, she recounts her experience during the annual, month-long vegan challenge and its impact. Jane shares her triumphs, failures, and some great recipes. What do you find most fulfilling about being vegan? Stephanie Jane: For me, the knowledge that I am … Continue reading Stephanie Jane: “Finally a Vegan”