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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 the nasty side of human nature like dietary debate.

The N-WORDS Meat Eaters Use

The image is split in tow, vertically. On the left is a smiling person looking towards the camera. Their mouth is open and they are holding a fork filled with colorful salad. The right hand shows a second person. They are wearing a white tee-shirt with either blood or rashers of bacon down the front of it. There mouth is wide open and they are attempting to place a fist full of cooked bacon into their mouth.

Discover the ONE THING that bacon-lovers and vegans have in common in my reaction to BuzzFeed’s viral video! What could possibly overcome the rivalry of the lovers-of-bacon and the praisers-of-plants?

BACON Lovers & VEGANS Unite!? | BuzzFeed Reaction

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  • Emily Moran Barwick, founder of Bite Size Vegan, smiling as she kneels, scratching behind the ears of Ooby, a rescued black sheep. To the left is the text "How Autism Helps Me Connect".

    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
  • The text "Non-vegans deserve the truth" next to Emily Moran Barwick, founder of Bite Size Vegan, delivering the speech "Are You Advocating Cruelty? | Truth in Vegan Outreach"

    Are You Advocating Cruelty? | Truth in Vegan Outreach (Speech)

    Are you advocating cruelty in your vegan activism and outreach? When we offer “humane” alternatives or “Meatless Mondays,” we’re doing a disservice to non-vegans. We’re deciding for them that they can’t handle the full truth.

    Read more about Are You Advocating Cruelty? | Truth in Vegan Outreach (Speech)
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown holding her arms up as if indicating a gap size. To the left of her are the words: ” Bridging the gap. Vegan Non-vegan”

    How to Speak Non-Vegan | Effective Activism Through Mindful Language

    Are your words working against you? As activists, our language choices can be our greatest asset, or our most self-defeating liability. When we’re mindful of who we’re trying to reach, the effectiveness and integrity of our message increases exponentially.

    Read more about How to Speak Non-Vegan | Effective Activism Through Mindful Language
  • A woman suffering from depression sitting alone in the dark.

    Are Vegans More Depressed?

    Are vegans more depressed than non-vegans? There is a great deal of back and forth within the medical and lay communities about the impact of veganism on mental health. What does the science say?

    Read more about Are Vegans More Depressed?
  • The N-WORDS Meat Eaters Use

    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 the nasty side of human nature like dietary debate.

    Read more about The N-WORDS Meat Eaters Use
  • The image shows a whole, dead, chicken. Its feathers have been removed and it’s flesh roasted. It is posed in such a way that it might appear alluring.

    Do Animals WANT to Be Eaten? | Suicide Food

    Do Animals WANT to be eaten? According to commercials, apparently so! From smiling suicidal animal mascots, to homicidal acts against other animals, to self-cannibalism, all the way to erotic seducation of their killers.

    Read more about Do Animals WANT to Be Eaten? | Suicide Food
  • The image is split in tow, vertically. On the left is a smiling person looking towards the camera. Their mouth is open and they are holding a fork filled with colorful salad. The right hand shows a second person. They are wearing a white tee-shirt with either blood or rashers of bacon down the front of it. There mouth is wide open and they are attempting to place a fist full of cooked bacon into their mouth.

    BACON Lovers & VEGANS Unite!? | BuzzFeed Reaction

    Discover the ONE THING that bacon-lovers and vegans have in common in my reaction to BuzzFeed’s viral video! What could possibly overcome the rivalry of the lovers-of-bacon and the praisers-of-plants?

    Read more about BACON Lovers & VEGANS Unite!? | BuzzFeed Reaction
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown looking into the camera.

    The Greatest Lie Ever Told | Slam Poem

    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.

    Read more about The Greatest Lie Ever Told | Slam Poem
  • Two conical glass flasks are shown upon a lab bench top. In each is a large piece of raw red meat.

    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.

    Read more about Is Lab Grown Meat Vegan?
  • A painted image of a person is shown. They are hold both arms up such that their hands are level and in front of their shoulders. Their hands are clenched in fists. Eruptions of steam can be seen coming out of their ears. Their face is showing extreme anger.

    Why Vegans FLIP OUT!

    Why do vegans flip out at the slightest provocation? Why are we so sensitive and quick to jump down people’s throats? Why do we have to be so annoying and self-righteous?

    Read more about Why Vegans FLIP OUT!
  • In a beautiful scene, a large, truly gorgeous, dog sits on its hind legs waiting patiently whilst a small child reaches up and gently grabs the dog’s muzzle.

    If You’ve Ever Lost A Pet You HAVE To Watch This!

    This video is for every animal-lover out there. It celebrates the lessons our pets teach us with their lives and their passing. It focuses on one “very important” lesson. One we can learn from our love for our pets.

    Read more about If You’ve Ever Lost A Pet You HAVE To Watch This!
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown in a dark tee-shirt and shades. Her tee-shirt says “The vegan club”. Emily’s head is tilted to one side and a look of intimidation is upon her face.

    Are You In The Vegan Club? ft. The Vegan Bouncer & Smug

    Can you get into the vegan club? Exclusivism within the vegan movement harms not only those excluded, but also the movement itself—everyone and everything benefits the more vegans we have.

    Read more about Are You In The Vegan Club? ft. The Vegan Bouncer & Smug
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown next to her beloved dog Ooby. Overlaying the image are the words “Coming Out vegan, haters and fake fur Q and A”.

    Coming Out Vegan, Hateful Comments & Fake Fur? | Q&A

    Today we talk about “come out” as a vegan when you may be the only one, how to deal with hateful and mean comments, and about whether fake fur actually serves to endorse real fur.

    Read more about Coming Out Vegan, Hateful Comments & Fake Fur? | Q&A
  • American dentist Walter Palmer is shown with another, pose for a photograph over the poor body of Cecil, a murdered lion.

    In Defense of Cecil The Lion’s Killer

    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?

    Read more about In Defense of Cecil The Lion’s Killer
  • Vegan bikini athlete Samantha Shorkey is shown in the gym. She is looking at her reflection whilst she poses with two dumbbells.

    Body Image And The Darker Side of Bodybuilding |Bikini Pro Samantha Shorkey

    When you hear about the darker side of bodybuilding, it’s usually about steroids and substance abuse. But there’s an aspect of appearance-based competing more seldom addressed: that of body image, body dysmorphia, and the psychological toll they can take.

    Read more about Body Image And The Darker Side of Bodybuilding |Bikini Pro Samantha Shorkey
  • Surrounded by a milling crowd, a poor dog is lifted into the air, as in triumph by a person in a tee-shirt. The person uses an animal catcher’s noose, which is tight around the dog’s neck to lift it. The animal is in distress.

    Why the Yulin Dog Meat Festival ISN’T A BIG DEAL!

    The Yulin dog eating festival sparks enragement and controversy every year with a strong global outcry for its banishment. But, in all honesty, is it really that bad? How is it any different than what every other country is doing every single day?

    Read more about Why the Yulin Dog Meat Festival ISN’T A BIG DEAL!
  • Shown along side Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, the self-appointed “joyful vegan,”

    How to Stay Hopeful in A Non-Vegan World | Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

    Being vegan can be challenging as it comes with an intense awareness of the suffering in this world. How do we stay hopeful and find joy in life? In this interview, self proclaimed Joyful Vegan Colleen Patrick-Goudreau shares her approach.

    Read more about How to Stay Hopeful in A Non-Vegan World | Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
  • Two small birds are shown on the ground. One is dead. The other is standing over the body, its mouth open as if wailing in grief.

    Do Animals Grieve?

    Humans have long used our ability to experience complex emotions to distinguish ourselves from other animals. But is this ability really isolated to our species? And if non-human animals do have the capacity to emote, what does that say about how we treat them?

    Read more about Do Animals Grieve?
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown in an apparent collapse, as if drunk. She is leaning up against a front door. There are marks around her mouth and chin as well as her fingers as she has been binging on cheese.

    Is Cheese Addictive?

    We all know people LOVE cheese, but is it more than taste? Is cheese truly physically addictive? What does the science say? We’ll look at both sides of the debate as to dairy’s addictiveness, namely, the issue of casomorphins.

    Read more about Is Cheese Addictive?
  • A blackboard is show with a number of post-it notes attached. The notes list possible different resolutions: help others, quit drinking, etc. Written in the center of the board, in chalk, are the words “10 top resolutions”. The most prominent post-it note has a red cross through it. Underneath the cross the words “Go Vegan” can be seen.

    DO NOT Go Vegan for the New Year!

    With the new year rolling in, it’s time to bust our your resolution- what will it be this year? weight loss? better budgeting? whatever it is DO NOT go vegan for the new year! Find out why in the video!

    Read more about DO NOT Go Vegan for the New Year!
  • Two people are shown, in each other’s face, screaming and angry.

    Do Vegans Hate Non-Vegans?

    Are vegans elitist exclusionists who hate everyone who isn’t vegan? Does not being vegan make you an awful person worthy of a swift kick in the groin? I share my personal position on this matter whether I hate non-vegans.

    Read more about Do Vegans Hate Non-Vegans?
  • The image shows is split in two. On the left is a close-up of a person with washboard abs. On the right a close-up of someone with very slender legs.

    A Note on Vegan Body Image: Thigh Gaps, Washboard Abs & Weight Loss

    Body image is a huge topic in today’s society—and the vegan community is no exception. When we really look at the reasons to be vegan, though, just how important is how we look?

    Read more about A Note on Vegan Body Image: Thigh Gaps, Washboard Abs & Weight Loss

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