At first glance, that decadent dairy-free brownie may seem like any other dessert, but in the hands of a savvy vegan advocate, that sweet treat can transform into a powerful tool for social and environmental change. As many vegans know, tasty animal-free foods shared at a potluck or offered as a gift can open dialogues … Continue reading
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Animal-Friendly Resolutions for 2008
Tune in to hear a grabbag of animal-friendly and veg-related resolutions for 2008. We’ve tapped our listeners, and a few past guests, to hear what’s cooking for the new year. Wanna know what Sarah Kramer, of How it All Vegan and La Dolce Vegan fame, has in store for 2008? (Hint: It’s stringy!) Maybe you’re curious about … Continue reading
Vegans on the Hot Seat: Rae Sikora and Gary Francione Respond
Should insects have rights? What about plants? Don’t they feel pain, too? Isn’t meat-eating natural? What about religious texts that justify using and eating animals? Isn’t veganism classist, racist, Euro-centric, and culturally-insensitive? Why bother advocating for animals when there’s so much human suffering? Why be vegan when humanely-produced meat and dairy is now available? If … Continue reading
“I Used to be a Vegetarian…”: Interview with Rae Sikora Part II
On this week’s show we continue our conversation Rae Sikora, educator and founder of Simply Enough. Rae reflects on her experiences with meditation, and its relationship to her activism. She also talks about her recent trip to an organic turkey farm and the production of “happy meat”. In closing, Rae speaks about working with anger, themes … Continue reading
“I Used to be a Vegetarian…”: An Interview with Rae Sikora
We are joined by educator and activist Rae Sikora to discuss why some people decide to stop being veg*n. What obstacles do people face? Why do some people stay committed, while others become discouraged? How can other veggies respond in a helpful and supportive way? Rae is the co-founder of the Center for Compassionate Living … Continue reading
Interview with Rae Sikora
Catch Rae Sikora on Animal Voices before she moves to Sweden! Rae is quite simply one of the most inspiring people that I’ve ever had the opportunity to meet. Rae’s extensive work in the environmental, animal, and human rights movements spans over 25 years. She is the founder of Simply Enough which “assists individuals, groups and … Continue reading
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