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Vegans In The Renaissance | The History of Veganism Part Three

Against a dark background, from the right-hand side, a hand and forearm can be seen. The hand is holding the string of a dangling tampon between a finger and thumb.

Are tampons vegan? Are they even safe? This may seem like an odd question at first glance, but the answers may surprise you.

Are Tampons Vegan? Are They SAFE?

A lit cigarette with a trail of smoke rising into the air against a black background.

Is smoking vegan? It’s pretty clear by now that cigarettes are bad for your health, but are they objectionable from a vegan perspective? Let's look into hidden ingredients, animal testing, worker conditions, and more!

Is Smoking Vegan?

In a dark, monochromatic image, a single goldfish can be seen.

Do fish feel pain? Fish are often relegated to a somewhat sub-animal status. They are hard to relate to and not as emotionally expressive as other animals. But does this mean they don’t feel?

Do Fish Feel Pain?

A large number of differing pills can be seen of different colors next to a glass of water.

Is medication vegan? And can a vegan, in good conscience, take medication that’s not? This is a common question amongst new and experienced vegans alike.

Is Medication Vegan?

The image shows a close-up of Harvard University chip for growing organs for use in medical tests.

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!

Alternatives to Animal Testing

The image shows a close-up of hand. The hand is shown against the back drop of a hospital bed and has a drip needle inserted into the wrist. A caring hand and arm is seen holding the persons hand and giving comfort.

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.

The Human Cost of Animal Testing

The image shows a two banks of beautiful white rabbits. Each bank contains twenty rabbits. They each are locked into small boxes and immobalized. Only their heads are visible.

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!

Why Are We Still Testing On Animals?

The image shows two small monkeys trapped in Perspex boxes. Their heads are poking through the top and a clamp is pressing against their necks to prevent them from moving their head.

Is animal testing effective? Is it scientifically viable? Can research on animals save human lives? If so, then vivisection would only be opposable on moral and ethical grounds...not scientific ones.

Is Animal Testing Effective & Does It Save Lives?

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Sex With Animals: The Blurred Lines of Bestiality

Bestiality. Even the word itself is a taboo! Most people think bestiality is some rare perversion in the darkest corners of the Internet. But what if bestiality is actually a part of your everyday life?
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Why I’m A Vegan Against Animal Welfare

As a vegan activist should you be for or against animal welfare. What is the difference between animal welfare and animal liberation?
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Vegan Jobs, Class Dissection, Bullying & More! | Live Q&A

This was my first ever LIVE Q&A. And twice in one day, no less! Thank you all SO MUCH to all of you who watched and participated! If you missed the live broadcasts or want to relive the awkward, the YouTube session is up above and the Facebook Q&A, is below. NOTE: For the Facebook video below, the actual Q&A starts around 4 minutes in. ——- If you want to make sure you don’t miss the next live stream, here are some tips! Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and enable notifications (via the “bell” icon next to
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The Extremism Of Veganism | Exposing The Greatest Lie [Banned Speech]

What would you do if you found out that everything you’ve been told since you were a child was a lie? A lie powerful enough to manipulate you into taking part in horrific and barbaric acts; to alter your perception so severely that murder appears mundane, and compassion becomes extreme.
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Do Fish Have FEELINGS? [For Kids!]

This video is for KIDS! [but adults can watch too] We’re going to talk about FISH FEELINGS! We’ll learn about whether fish can feel pain and how even though they look really different than us, they have families, friends, and feelings!
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Is Abortion Vegan? | The Pro-Choice Dilemma

What is the vegan stance on abortion? Can vegans be pro-choice? This video delves into the moralistic minefield of the abortion debate in relation to vegan ethics. We’ll look at the various arguments posed by either side.
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Is Lab Grown Meat Vegan?

Could “test tube burgers” spell the end of animal exploitation? A solution to our environmental crisis? Find out why this is such a hot-button issue within the vegan community as we look at the pros and cons of lab grown meat.
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Holocaust Survivors Speak: Lessons From The Death Camps

When Holocaust survivors speak, we should listen. In this video, survivors and their families share hard-earned lessons and shed light onto a deeper meaning of “Never Again”.
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Are Tampons Vegan? Are They SAFE?

Are tampons vegan? Are they even safe? This may seem like an odd question at first glance, but the answers may surprise you.
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Vegans In The Renaissance | The History of Veganism Part Three

The Renaissance was a time of innovation and revolution within art, architecture, politics, science, astronomy, literature, and—veganism? Learn how the rise of humanistic individuality led to the acknowledgement of non-humans as individuals as well.
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Is Smoking Vegan?

Is smoking vegan? It’s pretty clear by now that cigarettes are bad for your health, but are they objectionable from a vegan perspective? Let’s look into hidden ingredients, animal testing, worker conditions, and more!
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How Many Animals Do We Kill Every Year?

The numbers in this video are shocking. We are great at counting calories, measuring profits, quantifying just about anything. But when it comes to knowing our impact on other beings, we fall short. How many animals do we eat every year?
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Are You Vegan Enough? Featuring The Vegan Police

Under the ever-watchful eye of the Vegan Police, we explore the question: When can you officially say “I’m vegan”? What must you exclude? Is it “enough” to be free of meat, dairy, eggs and honey? Do you have to also be careful with sugar, cosmetics, birth control? What else?
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Do Fish Feel Pain?

Do fish feel pain? Fish are often relegated to a somewhat sub-animal status. They are hard to relate to and not as emotionally expressive as other animals. But does this mean they don’t feel?
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“I Will Not Stand By” | A Powerful Slam Poem 19 Years in the Making [Non-Graphic Version]

This is the non-graphic version of Gary Yourofsky’s incredibly powerful slam poem. For those who want to share the poem but not the graphic imagery, I created this non-visual version. This poem was written by Gary Yourofsky in 1996
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Is Medication Vegan?

Is medication vegan? And can a vegan, in good conscience, take medication that’s not? This is a common question amongst new and experienced vegans alike.
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“I Will Not Stand By” | A Powerful Slam Poem 19 Years in the Making

This incredibly powerful slam poem was written by Gary Yourofsky in 1996 and is finally reaching the public in video form. Gary calls for us to face the reality of our actions both as a collective society and as individuals.
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Does Violence Have a Place in Animal Liberation? | Gary Yourofsky

Does violence have a place in the animal rights liberation movement? Vegan activist Gary Yourofsky thinks so and is a very controversial figure within the vegan community- particularly for a specific quote from on of his essays on violence.
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Is Birth Control Vegan?

Is birth control vegan? Are there animal bits in your naughty bits? Believe it or not, most birth control methods are not vegan as they are either tested on animals, contain animal products, or both. I run you through the most common methods.
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Is 100% Vegan Possible? | Gary Yourofsky Interview

Can anyone be “fully” vegan? What about driving cars or accidentally stepping on insects? Does the harm vegans unintentionally cause animals invalidate the vegan argument as a whole?
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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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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.
Read more about The Human Cost of Animal Testing
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!
Read more about Why Are We Still Testing On Animals?
Is Animal Testing Effective & Does It Save Lives?

Is animal testing effective? Is it scientifically viable? Can research on animals save human lives? If so, then vivisection would only be opposable on moral and ethical grounds…not scientific ones.
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