Where Do Activists Draw the Line? Activism allows us to vote with our choices: what we view, what we consume, what we spend money on. We’re seeing this more in the mainstream these days. In a politically divisive society, it seems there’s a new boycott or protest every day. Ethical vegans are no strangers to […]
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Chocolate Milk and Truth in Vegan Activism
A recent survey commissioned by the Innovation Center of U.S. Dairy found that seven percent of all American adults think chocolate milk comes from brown cows. Let that sink in for a moment. If I worked for the dairy industry, that statistic would probably make me happy. It indicates that there are millions of consumers […]
Kids’ heart-pounding activism
As a parent to two young activists, I’m standing in my living room, witness to something pretty darn inspiring. I watch as my youngest daughter prances around like she has ants in her pants. She reads aloud, sharing every encouraging comment made on her fledgling video sharing. She’s literally radiant in her realisation that she […]
Be Proud of Your Baby Steps
If you became vegan for Veganuary or as a new years resolution you’re probably in one of two places right now. Either you’re embracing your new vegan lifestyle and loving the kale or you’re struggling not to go back to your own habits. For some of you this will change on a daily or even […]