What would it mean to move "beyond veganism"? How can animal advocates look at the systems in which animals and our planet are exploited to make the biggest impact possible?
A New Way of Eating: Dissertation Now Available
I am excited to announce that my PhD Dissertation, A New Way of Eating: Creating Meat Reducers, Vegetarians and Vegans is now freely available. The dissertation outlines the methods and results of a research project that took place between 2016 and 2018 and includes a discussion of the findings and recommendations for campaigns, policy and … Continue reading A New Way of Eating: Dissertation Now Available
…But Veganism is Elitist!
The claim that veganism is for the elite includes: 1. Only rich people can afford to be vegan 2. Veganism was invented by rich, white people 3. ating a vegan diet means you are hurting poor people by eating more soy, etc.
…But Protein!!
Two things are true about protein: 1.We need it. And 2. It's NOT as big a deal as a lot of people seem to think it is.
… But animals will go extinct / take over!
Many people falsely believe that if we weren't using animals for their food and excretions, they would either take over the planet or go extinct.
Backyard Hens
There are two key reasons that backyard hens are not as innocent as people may think. 1. The boys; and 2. Genetics.
Annoying vegan questions
One of the key findings in my research into campaigns promoting meat reduction & veganism is the enormous difficulty social barriers can present, especially to new vegans. One way this manifests is annoying vegan questions. Any vegan out there probably knows what I'm talking about. You're at work, sitting down to lunch, and suddenly someone's … Continue reading Annoying vegan questions
The UN says vegan diet is best for environment
The new report by the IPCC is an incredible opportunity for anyone trying to get people to eat fewer animal-based foods or go vegan! I have yet to see a government report that reviewed so much research into the carbon footprint of different diets. And, incredibly, what we all know to be true is going … Continue reading The UN says vegan diet is best for environment
Our Hen House interview
I am so honoured to have been interviewed by Mariann Sullivan of Our Hen House for a second time! In Episode 501 I go into some of the key findings from my research into meat reduction and vegan promotion. Check it out now here!
Is it “easy to be vegan”?
In vegan outreach, I often encounter people proudly proclaiming: "It's easy to be vegan!" I even find myself saying this often-heard phrase at times. But is it easy to be vegan? And, perhaps more importantly, should we be telling people that it's easy to be vegan?
