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The following are responses from vegans on Facebook to this fill in the blank question: It's important for all vegans to ___________ (fill in the blank).   Vera Cristofani - It's important for all vegans to promote veganism. Lorraine Haines - It's important for all vegans to reject and challenge slavery and exploitation. To speak for, and represent the victims of slavery and exploitation

The following question was posted on Facebook and here are the responses: A vegan is_____________________________ (fill in the blank.) Karen Zupancic - A vegan is humane and ethical. Asheville Vegan Society - A vegan is Da shit!! Rainbow A-s Sparkles - A vegan is never invited to BBQ's. Janine Evans - A vegan is what everyone should strive to be. Matsya Foisy Siosal - A vegan is

Standard English usage perpetuates speciesism, which is the failure to accord nonhuman animals equal consideration and respect. Like racism or sexism, speciesism is a form of prejudice sustained in part by biased, misleading words. However, whereas racist slurs rightly elicit censure, people regularly use, and fail to notice, speciesist language. Unlike sexist language, speciesist language

I wondered what vegans views were on war, capital punishment, abortion and gun control. Here are various vegans and their points of view on these issues.  Katia Luto - I am opposed to the death penalty, and thankful to live in a country where it is not practised. I am also opposed to the availability of weapons, guns or whatever - plus I don't support war or the military.  As for

The common usage of the word ‘vegan’ has begun to shift in the last decade, largely under the influence of celebrities and the media. Instead of a philosophy and way of life that seeks to avoid the exploitation of nonhuman animals, veganism is viewed by many as a fad diet now - and often as one that allows the occasional consumption of products derived from other animals. These recent changes

Apples – Apples are very high in pectin, a soluble fiber. Because it is a gel-forming fiber, pectin can lower cholesterol levels as well as improve the intestinal muscle’s ability to push waste through the gastrointestinal tract. Avocado – Avocados have 35% more potassium than bananas. They are rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamin E and vitamin K.  Although many people think avocados