Rethinking Revolution: Veganism, animal liberation, ecology, and the ‘left’
Rethinking Revolution: Veganism, animal liberation, ecology, and the ‘left’
STEVEN BEST: Unlike the corporate-state-security apparatus, the entire spectrum of the Left is oblivious to the fact that in the last few decades a new movement has emerged that is of immense ethical, political, and ecological significance. That movement is the animal liberation movement. Because animal liberation — and the inseparably related concept and practice of veganism — challenges the anthropocentric, speciesist, and humanist dogmas entrenched in radical and progressive traditions, leftists as a whole have ignored or mocked rather than engaged these important new movements, and most environmentalists are equally antagonistic and clueless. The vital importance of veganism and […]
WITH EXTREME PREJUDICE: Respecting animal sentience and rejecting human elitism
WITH EXTREME PREJUDICE: Respecting animal sentience and rejecting human elitism
MARC BEKOFF: Science clearly shows that numerous nonhuman animals (animals) are sentient, feeling beings who care about their own well-being and quality of life along with that of their family and friends. For decades we’ve known that numerous animals’ inner lives are complex, rich, and deep, and a new anthology called Animals as Experiencing Entities: Theories and Historical Narratives edited by Drs. Michael J. Glover and Les Mitchell makes the inarguable case that it’s high time to use what we know on their behalf and allow them to live safely and to flourish in a shared world. I couldn’t agree […]
From Compassion to Consumption: Veterinary Ethics and Veganism
From Compassion to Consumption: Veterinary Ethics and Veganism
ETHICAL GLOBE: Given their oath to ensure the health and welfare of all animals, veterinary professionals have a moral responsibility to reject animal exploitation and cruelty by adopting a vegan lifestyle. The article also highlights changes within veterinary education and features examples of vegan vets and organisations advocating for plant-based lifestyles in the profession… If a veterinary professional rejects animal exploitation, suffering and cruelty for those animals in their care and in general, surely this must apply to all species? But most veterinary professionals who care for cats, dogs and other animal companions will happily eat pigs, cows, and chickens, […]
