All Posts for ethics
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Issues With The Ice Bucket Challenge
The virality of the ice bucket challenge gave rise to a false dichotomy: you’re either in support of curing a debilitating disease, or you put the lives of animals above humans. In reality, if your primary concern is finding a cure for ALS, then you too should be against animal testing.
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What Would Happen to The Animals If The World Went Vegan Tomorrow?
What would happen if the whole world went vegan tomorrow? I respond to this common question about veganism. If the world went vegan, what would happen to all the food animals? What about population control?
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Heroism or Terrorism | Criminalizing Animal Activism
Where do we draw the line when it comes to animal activism? When are certain actions compassionate vs criminal. When is saving a life an act of terrorism vs heroism?
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Alternatives to Animal Testing
What are the alternatives to animal testing? Let’s look into the three main alternatives, which are actually cheaper and more effective than animal models!
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The Human Cost of Animal Testing
Perhaps the most perverse aspect of the animal testing debate is the fact that not only does animal testing not advance medicine—it actually harms and, in many cases, kills the humans it’s said to benefit.
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Why Are We Still Testing On Animals?
Non-animal tests are generally more reliable, less costly, and always more humane. So, why are we still testing on animals? Let’s review the top three reasons, including how you are paying for it!
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