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Emily Moran Barwick, founder of Bite Size Vegan, touching her head affectionately to the head of Bhima, a massive rescued Brahman bull. To the left is the text "They Do Speak"

Growing up Autistic, I believe my difficulties with communication strengthened my empathy for animals. It broke my heart that no matter how desperately and clearly they communicated their terror and pain, they were ignored and discounted.

How Autism Connects Me With Animals

Close up of the snout of a horse licking his lips with a bright pink tongue.

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?

Sex With Animals: The Blurred Lines of Bestiality

Emily is shown seated and looking into the distance, down and to her right.

As a vegan activist should you be for or against animal welfare. What is the difference between animal welfare and animal liberation?

Why I’m A Vegan Against Animal Welfare

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

Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown in a black tee-shirt and sunglasses. On the front tee-shirt, in white, are the words: “Vegan Police”. She is about to make an entry into a pocket book.

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?

Are You Vegan Enough? Featuring The Vegan Police

An extreme close-up of an animal’s eye is shown. In the reflection of its cornea, multiple butchered animals can be seen. They are hanging from hooks by their back legs.

Ever wonder why vegans are so sensitive about things? Or why we seem to overreact so often? As a vegan, I’ve made this video in an attempt to show non-vegans what we see that makes as behave as we do. This is not a judgment and it’s not graphic. It’s simply me sharing what I see

What Vegans See | A Post for Non-Vegans

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?

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  • The text "Vegans WON'T Tell You" next to a woman placing a finger over her mouth (which is covered in duct tape) in a "silencing" gesture.

    Why Vegans WON’T Tell You They’re Vegan: The Other Side of Vegan Stigma

    How do you know someone’s vegan? You probably won’t! Find out why many vegans hide their veganism and how their silence harms all of us. And the potential solution may not be what you’d expect. Essentially, we need to evolve towards a world without vegans.

    Read more about Why Vegans WON’T Tell You They’re Vegan: The Other Side of Vegan Stigma
  • 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 words "You have been lied to" to the left of Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan delivering a persuasive speech about veganism.

    This Speech Will Change How You See Everything

    This speech sheds light on aspects of our food system that are deliberately hidden—allowing you to make truly informed choices. By highlighting how you already hold the core values of veganism, the information in this speech empowers you to align your actions with your existing values.

    Read more about This Speech Will Change How You See Everything
  • 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
  • Emily Moran Barwick, founder of Bite Size Vegan, touching her head affectionately to the head of Bhima, a massive rescued Brahman bull. To the left is the text "They Do Speak"

    How Autism Connects Me With Animals

    Growing up Autistic, I believe my difficulties with communication strengthened my empathy for animals. It broke my heart that no matter how desperately and clearly they communicated their terror and pain, they were ignored and discounted.

    Read more about How Autism Connects Me With Animals
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