why vegan?
Because justice must not be selective. In our world, we fight against injustices like racism and sexism, and in doing so, we must not forget that non-human animals are also victims of oppression and exploitation – a form of discrimination known as speciesism.
What connects us with animals is the ability to feel pain and suffering, as well as to have interests that are worth protecting, such as the interest in not suffering, continuing to live, not experiencing hunger, etc. However, when we buy animal products, we support the exploitation of animals and violence against them and do not act in their interest.
Veganism means rejecting the exploitation of animals and striving to abolish animal enslavement. It is an inner moral attitude that opposes speciesism and the commodification of animals, considering their interests.
Watch the documentary Dominion to see why living vegan is your ethical obligation.
helpful stuff
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The Cambridge Declaration on Consciousness
US National Library of Medicine: Nonhuman Animals Feel Pain
US National Library of Medicine: Nonhuman Animals are Sentient
The Humane Society Institute for Science and Policy on Ethical Veganism
HEALTH
Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on Plant-Based Food
Position of the American Dietetic Association on Plant-Based Food
University of Oxford on Plant-Based Food
International Journal of Epidemiology on Dairy, Soy, and Risk of Breast Cancer
US National Library of Medicine: Plant-based Diets Prevent Digestive System Cancers
US National Library of Medicine: Milk is Not Good for Our Bones
National Library of Medicine: Nutritional Update for Physicians: Plant-Based Diets
PNAS Study: Our Ancestors Were Mostly Plant-Based
PETS
The Impact of Vegan Diets on Indicators of Health in Dogs and Cats
Study of Health in Canadian and American Cats Fed Meat- and Plant-Based Diets
Reported Health Benefits of Vegan Dog Food
Owner Perception of Health of North American Dogs Fed Meat- or Plant-Based Diets
activism
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR YOUR ACTIVISM
Alexandra S. Aderhold has created comprehensive educational materials on animal ethics and veganism, which you can download here. These materials have been carefully developed to support your activism and provide you with everything you need to advocate for animals effectively.
From "The Folder" to protest and outreach signs, flyers, and business cards, all the print files are always up to date and include clear instructions on how to get them printed at a print shop easily. With these resources, you can convey the message clearly and powerfully!
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