The term “animal rights advocate” tends to conjure a very specific image in most people’s minds; an outspoken, overbearing, argumentative and often affluent caricature. Though this image may not apply to the vast majority of advocates, it does describe Henry Bergh, the godfather of the animal rights movement in the United States. Author Ernest Freeberg’s … Continue reading Book Review: A Traitor to His Species
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
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
Book Review: The Everything Easy Vegan Cookbook
As veganism grows in popularity, the amount of literature on vegan cooking grows exponentially. With this sort of landscape, it can be difficult for a vegan cookbook to stand out. Luckily, The Everything Easy Vegan Cookbook by Diane K. Smith proves to be a solid resource for those aspiring to incorporate animal product-free recipes into … Continue reading Book Review: The Everything Easy Vegan Cookbook
Vegan & Vegetarian Authors of Classic Literature: 20th Century Edition
Influential vegans and vegetarians have contributed to the critical analysis of meat consumption for decades. There are many examples of animal rights as a theme across the literary landscape. Listed here are just a few notable names of vegan and vegetarian authors predominately active during the 20th Century. Upton Sinclair Perhaps most renowned for his … Continue reading Vegan & Vegetarian Authors of Classic Literature: 20th Century Edition
Book Review: Why Veganism Matters
Animal rights scholar and proponent of the abolitionist approach Gary L. Francione returns with his latest book, Why Veganism Matters: The Moral Value of Animals. In Why Veganism Matters Francione purports that the only means of ending nonhuman animal exploitation is to give nonhuman animals the rights associated with personhood. Francione explains that nonhuman animals … Continue reading Book Review: Why Veganism Matters
Book Review: The Joyful Vegan
Though many vegans consider veganism a lifelong commitment, others find themselves struggling to not revert back to old habits of consuming animal flesh and fluids. Rather than adding another text to the vegan spectrum on how or why to become vegan, notable vegan activist Colleen Patrick-Goudreau writes a guide on how to stay vegan. Awakening … Continue reading Book Review: The Joyful Vegan
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”
Vegan Cookbooks for Reluctant Cooks
If you are like me and struggle with even the most basic recipes, a vegan cookbook can be pretty overwhelming. Ingredients you’ve never heard of, long lists of instructions, and cooking techniques you’ve never used before. Keeping in mind that every vegan should be empowered to create their own plant-based meals, there are plenty of … Continue reading Vegan Cookbooks for Reluctant Cooks
Book Review: Always Too Much and Never Enough
In Always Too Much and Never Enough, vegan activist Jasmin Singer writes about her relationship with food, body image, and the falsehoods perpetuated by the American food industry. As Singer’s first published memoir, this book is quite a feat. Singer’s writing is humorous, honest, and very often heartbreaking. Singer’s description of life as someone who constantly faces … Continue reading Book Review: Always Too Much and Never Enough
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