All Posts for human superiority (to animals)
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Speciesism: The Original Discrimination | ft. Gary Yourofsky
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
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Are Humans Superior To Animals? | Gary Yourofsky
Are humans superior to animals? Does our intelligence and accomplishments define our value? What makes one life more valuable than another? And how intelligent are animals, really?
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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 Deer Hunting Necessary for Population Control?
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.
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Horse Riding Cruelty: Effects of the Bit
Can bits be used ethically? Or are they decidedly cruel no matter how skilled the rider? Let’s take a deeper look at the impact bit usage has on horses—both physically and psychologically.
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BREAKING NEWS In Animal Rights! FBI Re-Defines Cruelty
Recent developments at both the state and federal level are changing the legal classification of animals and animal cruelty—giving animals rights once only relegated to humans and deeming animal cruelty a top-tier felony.
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