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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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