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common justifications and rationalizations (for eating and using animals)

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What are the N-Words meat-eaters use when defending their diet? A team of researchers produced the first empirical study of meat-consumption rationalizations and justifications. Nothing brings out our deep-seated defenses like dietary debate.

The N-WORDS Meat Eaters Use

Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown looking into the camera.

This is the greatest lie ever told. Whispered to us as children. A deception so deeply entrenched in our collective unconscious we buy into it without question. Become complicit in its propagation. This is the lie we tell ourselves. Listen closely. Unlearning isn't easy.

The Greatest Lie Ever Told | Slam Poem

The text "too smart to stay vegan" next to a White man with glasses holding his hand to his chin with a pensive look on his face.

How can a highly intelligent person—who appears to have made a real ethical connection to the tenets of veganism—ever go back to consuming animals? What shifts in their intellect? Let's explore how and why smart people can think their way out of veganism.

How Smart People Think Their Way Out of Veganism

American dentist Walter Palmer is shown with another, pose for a photograph over the poor body of Cecil, a murdered lion.

The killing of Cecil the lion by American dentist Walter Palmer has created a worldwide uproar of disgust, anger, and indignation. But how different are Palmer’s actions from the everyday actions of the majority of the world’s population?

In Defense of Cecil The Lion’s Killer

On the left a person is shown in silhouette as they shoot at birds flying over head with a shotgun. On the right is an image of row after row after row of battery chickens in tiny cages.

Is hunting more humane than factory farming? Does the method by which an animal is killed effect the ethics of their death?

Is Hunting More Ethical Than Factory Farming?

A stunningly beautiful deer stag is shown in an autumn setting with trees in the background.

One of the most cited justifications for hunting is that it’s necessary for managing out-of-control deer populations. When you go even just below the surface of this hunting myth, it’s painfully evident that deer hunting itself is responsible for overpopulation issues.

Is Deer Hunting Necessary for Population Control?

Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown on the left, author and vegan activist Gary Yourofsky on the right. Between the two is a close-up view of a beautiful white cow.

Speciesism is the assumption of human superiority leading to the exploitation of animals. It is the false belief that non-human animals do not have nor deserve the same rights as we humans. It is the oldest form of discrimination on this planet

Speciesism: The Original Discrimination | ft. Gary Yourofsky

Author and vegan activist Gary Yourofsky is shown along side the words “100% vegan? - Gary Yourofsky interview series”

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?

Is 100% Vegan Possible? | Gary Yourofsky Interview

A nervous looking field mouse, standing upon his hind legs is seen. An exclamation mark in red is above his head to indicate his alarm.

Does a vegan diet lead to more animal deaths than an omnivorous one? Is it true that harvesting crops for vegans kills more animals than farming grass-fed beef? It's time for vegans to take a long, hard look at their lifestyles and choose the path that is truly more ethical.

Do Vegans Kill More Animals Than Meat-Eaters?

A person is shown holding an apple in one hand and a hamburger in the other. They appear to be weighing the decision of which to eat.

If you've ever said "I respect your choice to be vegan, so you should respect my choice to eat meat," please watch this video. Is eating meat, dairy and eggs a choice? And should it be equally respected as the choice to be vegan?

Is Eating Animals A Personal Choice?

Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown holding a large knife above her head. She is in the process of bringing it down on to a poor defenceless apple.

The argument goes that if vegans are REALLY concerned with reducing pain and suffering, what about all the innocent plants losing their lives to feed vegans? Do plants feel pain?

Vegans Kill Plants! (Warning: GRAPHIC PLANT VIOLENCE)

Against a dark background, a roman statue stands, pointing towards the heavens. In large letters the words: “History of veganism part 1” can be seen.

How far back does veganism reach? Is veganism a modern-day invention, or were there vegans in ancient times? In this first edition of The History of Veganism series, we start from the very beginning.

Vegans In Ancient Times | The History of Veganism Part One

Medieval knights and fighting men are shown below a castle. Overlaying the image is the text “History of Veganism Part 2”

Were vegan principles and practices shaped by the rise of major world religions during the Middle Ages? Learn about the interplay of Christianity, Islam, Buddhism & secular ethics.

Vegans In The Middle Ages | The History of Veganism Part Two

Overlaid over an image of “God Touching Adam” from the Sistine Chapel ceiling are the words “History of veganism part 3”.

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.

Vegans In The Renaissance | The History of Veganism Part Three

A close-up image of Leonardo da Vinci is shown. The image is monochromatic and appears to be rendered in graphite.

Leonardo da Vinci was the quintessential renaissance man: artist, inventor, botanist, engineer, architect, historian, geologist, and...vegan? Learn about da Vinci’s lesser-known contributions to the fields of animal rights and ethical veganism.

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    The Science of Why People Hate Vegans

    Despite growing public awareness and concern over how animals are treated in our food industry, vegans are still not well-received by the general public. Discover what research reveals about why people hate vegans. The reasons may not be what you expect!

    Read more about The Science of Why People Hate Vegans
  • The “Psychopathy” of Eating Meat | Interview with Philosopher John Sanbonmatsu

    This captivating interview explores society’s detachment towards animals and the cost of selectively severing our empathy. Philosopher John Sanbonmatsu draws thought-provoking parallels between our treatment of animals and psychopathy, highlighting the transformative power of reconnecting with empathy.

    Read more about The “Psychopathy” of Eating Meat | Interview with Philosopher John Sanbonmatsu
  • The text "Bonding or Bondage?" next to a woman sitting atop a horse and leaning over towards the horse, with a look of affection on her face; the horse has a bridle and bit in her mouth and looks into the distance.

    Is Horse Riding Cruel? Is It Vegan?

    Is horse riding cruel? Can vegans ride horses? The ethics of horse riding remains an extremely controversial and divisive topic. Dive deep into the debate and learn why the question of whether riding hurts horses distracts from the more important ethical issues of horse use.

    Read more about Is Horse Riding Cruel? Is It Vegan?
  • The text "too smart to stay vegan" next to a White man with glasses holding his hand to his chin with a pensive look on his face.

    How Smart People Think Their Way Out of Veganism

    How can a highly intelligent person—who appears to have made a real ethical connection to the tenets of veganism—ever go back to consuming animals? What shifts in their intellect? Let’s explore how and why smart people can think their way out of veganism.

    Read more about How Smart People Think Their Way Out of Veganism
  • The text "What cage-free really means" next to a hen sitting on a nest of eggs.

    What Does Cage-Free Eggs Mean?

    What does “cage-free” eggs mean? In the simplest terms, cage-free means exactly what it sounds like: laying hens are never caged. But the simplicity of this label ends there.

    Read more about What Does Cage-Free Eggs Mean?
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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?

    Read more about Why I’m A Vegan Against Animal Welfare
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